Idaho Commission for Libraries
Address: 325 W State St., Boise, ID 83702Phone: (208) 334-2150 | In-State Toll Free: (800) 458-3271
Printed from the Idaho Commission for Libraries website: http://libraries.idaho.gov
Blog Posts by Teresa.Lipus
WESTPAS: Protecting Cultural Collections
Protecting Cultural Collections: Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Response & Recovery
WESTPAS is once again offering their two-part workshop this spring. Participants will learn about the various aspects of disaster planning and will start a disaster plan by the end of the second session.
- Continue Reading
2012 Read Me Treasure Valley kicks off
Ann Morrison Park was a great setting for the February 1 kickoff of Read Me Treasure Valley 2012, the community-wide read of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.
"Scout" for info at Scout, Video Collections
Scout Video Collections, at scout.lili.org is provided by Idaho Public Television for learners of all ages. It offers thousands of multimedia resources as part of the Commission’s Libraries Linking Idaho (LiLI) service. Scout Video Collections includes Scout, Classroom Edition and Scout, Idaho Collection.
New CIS log-in page
The CIS (Idaho Career Information System) portal has a new look. The homepage now highlights additional resources that are available from the Idaho Department of Labor such as workshops, volunteer opportunities, apprenticeship opportunities, IdahoWorks job search, training programs, etc…
Your comments welcome: please respond by Jan. 22
The Idaho Commission for Libraries is conducting an evaluation of the use of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds, as specified in the Commission’s LSTA Long-Range Plan, 2008 -2012.
ICfL receives donated books from Barnes & Noble Holiday Drive
ICfL’s Read to Me program is the recipient of this year’s local Holiday Book Drive at the Boise-area Barnes & Noble store. Barnes & Noble has sponsored a Holiday Book Drive for several years.
Idaho's "BTOP in Action" story on NTIA website
The Idaho Commission for Libraries’ "online @ your library" project is featured on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) website.
New! "The Messenger" newsletter about mid-life adult services
Idaho Commission for Libraries is excited to add another title to its newsletters. The Messenger will be a quarterly e-newsletter with information on ways to serve a growing population: mid-life adults. As the population ages, more people fall into this category, but do not consider themselves seniors. They want different programs and services than those current
The birth of ICfL's Library Development Division
In 1984, in their December 7 meeting, the Idaho State Library Board approved the new Library Development Division. The purpose of the Library Development Division is to help Idaho libraries of all types improve services to their clientele by:
“What a Deal” Idaho Tax Credit 2011 fact sheet
The “What a Deal” Idaho Tax Credit fact sheet for 2011, designed to help you promote donations to your public library or library district is now available on the ICFL website at http://libraries.idaho.gov/page/public-library-contribution-tax-credit.
Library Internet Policy Information