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2012 14 Mar

Volunteer Webinar

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Idaho Commission for Libraries hosted a February 28 webinar for the Southwest Idaho Directors of Volunteer Services on the changing face of volunteerism. The presenter was Jill Fixler, a long time Volunteer Coordinator and consultant.

2012 14 Mar

State Law and Idaho Primary Election

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State Law and Political Party Rules have changed and this will affect the Idaho Primary Election, May 15, 2012. In mid-April public libraries will receive a mailing from the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Office of the Secretary of State with a letter explaining the changes and a poster with information for their library users.  Here are the changes:

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2012 14 Mar

Internet Filtering—Resources for Public Libraries

Beginning October 1, 2012, all public libraries receiving public money and governed by the provisions of Chapter 26 or Chapter 27 of Title 33 of Idaho Code will need to comply with Idaho Code 33-2741 regarding Internet Use Policies.

2012 14 Mar

Upcoming ILA Conferences

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Don't forget to register for your region’s Idaho Library Association (ILA) Spring Conference. Some wonderful presentations are scheduled for this spring’s upcoming events. And, you can join in on College and Career Ready discussions at any of the conferences.

2012 14 Mar

Library News from Around the State

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Lewisville Public Library recently welcomed new director Meredith McElprang.

Retirements

Ada Community Library, Boise: Terri Wear, Victory Branch Manager/Associate Director retired in February 2012 after serving 30 years in Idaho libraries, including Marshall Public Library in Pocatel
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2012 14 Mar

ICfL Funding

The Idaho Commission for Libraries’ Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 appropriations bill was created February 28, 2012 and included:

2012 14 Mar

online @ your library update

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The Idaho Commission for Libraries’ (ICfL) Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) project, “online @ your library,” is in its second year. In 55 of Idaho’s least connected public libraries, Internet connectivity is up from an average of 1.5 Mbps to an average of 11 Mbps, with 530 new computers installed to date.
2012 24 Feb

Idaho Youth Corps/ Digital Literacy Coach program open to all public libraries in 2012

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The  Idaho Youth Corps (IYC)/ Digital Literacy Coach program is open to all Idaho public libraries this year.

100% of the wages for your IYC Digital Literacy Coache(s) will be paid for with Idaho Department of Labor Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds and Idaho Commission for Libraries BTOP funds! 

2012 14 Feb

2012 Apangea Math State Showdown

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From February 7-29, 2012 Apangea Learning is sponsoring the Idaho vs. Indiana Showdown Math Challenge.

2012 08 Feb

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.