The American Library Association’s initiative “Our Authors, Our Advocates: Authors Speak Out for Libraries” is a new campaign that taps America’s authors to be powerful spokespeople for libraries. New public service announcements (PSAs) advocating for libraries were launched during National Library Week.

Partnering to Shape 21st Century Learners: Part II
ILA Preconference, Wednesday, October 6, Post Falls

(Register today through the ILA Conference website).

Does your library offer “financial literacy” resources or workshops on topics such as home-buying, foreclosure intervention, debt elimination, loan qualifying, or investing? If so, here is a chance to highlight another valuable service that Idaho libraries provide to their communities:

Why should librarians tap into possibly unstable electronic formats and spend the time to learn how to use it? Well, according to the latest OCLC Report, "From Awareness to Funding: A study of library support in America," those investments may lead to stable funding.

Among the findings from the report:

The Idaho Commission for Libraries provides a range of services to Idaho Libraries and the people of Idaho.