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2013 08 May

Letters About Literature Competition winners

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The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) proudly sponsored the 2013 “Letters About Literature” (LAL) contest, a national reading and writing promotion for young readers sponsored by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.

This year, Idaho’s Letters About Literature winners are:

2013 06 May

Accepting Applications: Summer Associate-Literacy in the Park

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Summer Associate - Literacy in the Park

Accepting applications until position is filled.

2013 04 May

Let’s Talk About It application deadline June 7

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Idaho libraries are invited to apply for the 2013-2014 Let’s Talk About It series by completing the application now available on the ICfL website (http://libraries.idaho.gov/files/LTAI%20application%202013-2014.pdf).

2013 22 Apr

Nominations sought for newly opened position on LSTA Advisory Council

All letters must be received at the Idaho Commission for Libraries by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013.
The Idaho Board of Library Commissioners is seeking nominations for  the Southwestern Idaho Public Library seat on the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council.
2013 11 Apr

Seeking ICfL Board of Commissioners applicants from northern Idaho

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The Idaho Commission for Libraries Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for a term on the Board running through June 30, 2018. A resident of Northern Idaho is being sought.

2013 05 Apr

Nominations Sought for LSTA Advisory Council

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The Idaho Board of Library Commissioners is seeking nominations for two seats on the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council. These positions include the Eastern Idaho Public Library seat and one At Large Member seat.

Incumbents are seeking reappointment for both seats. Appointments become effective July 1, 2013 and run through June of 2018.

2013 03 Apr

April is Financial Literacy Month

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On April 3, 2013 Lieutenant Governor Brad Little read Governor Otter's proclamation stating that April is Financial Literacy Month in Idaho. He also recognized the winners of the Idaho's 3rd Annual Piggy Bank Beauty Contest.

2013 25 Mar

Idaho Library Snapshot Day is April 16, 2013

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Idaho Library Snapshot Day is April 16, 2013.
(Or a day during National Library Week, April 14-20, that works for your library)

Purpose:

2013 22 Mar

EveryoneOn campaign underway

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Thursday, March 21, was the launch of Connect2Compete’s EveryoneOn campaign, a three-year national public service campaign promoting the importance of digital literacy skills.

2013 19 Mar

Potential Effects of Sequestration on Idaho Libraries

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has notified the Idaho Commission for Libraries that IMLS will get a 5% reduction from their current funding levels. However, IMLS has a number of programs in addition to the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and they don’t expect to know the impact on each program until Congress passes the FY2013 budget.