The Idaho Commission for Libraries is conducting an evaluation of the use of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds, as specified in the Commission’s LSTA Long-Range Plan, 2008 -2012. 

The Commission is pleased to announce that LiLI.org will be the new name and face for Libraries Linking Idaho, previously known as LiLI Databases or LiLI-D. The Commission opted for a new look and name for the statewide online resource in order to reach a wider Idaho audience.

Register now for LiLI Database Training near you! 

The face-to-face training will take place in a computer lab with
hands-on opportunities to practice using the databases and/or follow
along with the training.  By the end of the workshop, participants will:

ProQuest, EBSCO, and Gale database usage statistics for the 2011 Fiscal Year.

The following workshops have been scheduled to provide training for Idaho library staff.

World Book

Technical Support

World Book Online Customer Support

wboltech@worldbookonline.com
800-338-8382

Beginning July 1, 2011, the following resources will make up the LiLI Databases:

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is pleased to announce that two more databases have been added to the suite of resources that will be available through the LiLI Database service beginning July 1, 2011.  With the addition of a readers advisory service and an auto repair resource, the full suite of LiLI Database resources that will be available through the LiLI Portal and Idaho's publicly

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is inviting quotations for an Auto Repair online reference tool and a Readers Advisory online reference tool.   Both Requests for Quotes can be accessed in the Idaho Procurement system at https://basec.sicomm.net/login/. 

The following is an update on the LiLI Database Selection process.

Background:

The contracts currently in place for the LiLI Databases content will expire June 30, 2011.  The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) in February inviting proposals for content to replace those contracts beginning July 1, 2011.