Idaho Commission for Libraries

The Idaho Library Laws has been published by the Idaho Commission for Libraries. This edition contains sections from Idaho code that pertain to libraries, including public records, open meetings, elections, and other relevant laws.

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is located in the Executive Branch of Idaho state government under the State Board of Education. The Commission is governed by the Board of Library Commissioners . The Board of Library Commissioners consists of five members who are appointed by the State Board of Education.

The Board of Library Commissioners

The State Commission utilizes a policy for guiding the direction and growth of the collection of materials it maintains. For more information or questions regarding the revised collection development policy below, please contact Ann Joslin, State Librarian at (208) 334-2150 or use our Online Contact Form.

* Policy Adopted 2/24/06

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday, except holidays from 8a.m. - 5p.m. (Mountain Time).

Directions

The May/June 2008 ICFL lists recent LSTA grant awards, has information about the 2008 Summer Reading Program, and more.

Pioneer Days

Early in its statehood, stagecoaches delivered traveling libraries to Idaho settlements, mining camps, and outposts. The wooden boxes contained volumes for every age and every interest. The "Traveling Library," the precursor to the Idaho Commission for Libraries, was formed by the Columbian Club of Boise in 1899.