Idaho Code 33-2741, regarding public libraries and Internet use, has received media attention recently, both in-state and nationally.

Ada Community Library—Lake Hazel Branch    

It's not unusual for public libraries to set aside a large section or even an entire room for young readers. But as the population ages, many librarians are pondering how to better serve older visitors. They need to.

All public library directors should have received an e-mail last Friday addressing the candidate pool for our Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) grant proposal. Over the spring we’ve heard from a number of libraries that their reported connectivity speed is incorrect.

Thank you for helping the Idaho library community document our growing needs for technology and connectivity. If you are a public library director, please read on.

Did you know?

According to the 2007-2008 “Libraries Connect Communities: Public Library Funding and Technology Access Study”