ICfL’s New Deputy State Librarian
I am excited to announce that the ICfL’s new deputy state librarian is John Thill. John brings 23 years of library experience and 12 years of management experience to the role. He is currently the deputy director of the Ada Community Library. He has previously served as the director [...]
ICfL Has Opening for Deputy State Librarian
The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) is recruiting to fill the role of deputy state librarian. The position is open until 4:59 p.m. MT on Sunday, March 8, 2026. For more information and to apply, please view the full job posting. As a member of the ICfL’s management team, the [...]
Idaho Library Needs Assessment Survey
The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) is seeking feedback from the Idaho library community through an online survey. As we face the possibility of tighter budgets, ICfL staff want to ensure we prioritize our resources to meet your most critical needs. Our Idaho Library Needs Assessment Survey is open [...]
Dylan Baker Begins Tenure as State Librarian
I am happy and honored to begin my new role as state librarian. I never imagined attaining this position when I started out in libraries as a shelver at Boise Public. Library services have changed since those days, but the dedication of library staff to meet – and exceed [...]
Idaho Talking Book Service to Partner with Utah State Library
Changes to the administration of the Idaho Talking Book Service (TBS) are coming, but there should be little impact on Idaho TBS patrons or on library staff. As a cost-saving measure, the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) will contract the Idaho TBS to the Utah State Library, which already [...]
Job Openings: Digital Navigator Project Coordinator and Grants/Contracts Program Specialist
The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) has two job openings available for your consideration: Digital Navigator Project Coordinator Summary: To build capacity of Idaho organizations to bridge the digital divide and serve Idahoans with the statewide digital navigator service. This is a limited service position that is expected to [...]
New Development Services Program Supervisor & Grants Officer Opening
I’m excited to announce that the ICfL’s new Development Services Program Supervisor is Talela Florko! Talela joined the ICfL in early 2022 as our Grants/Contracts Officer and has done amazing work administering the ICfL’s grant programs. During calendar year 2023 alone, she worked with our fantastic Library Consultants and [...]
Job Opening: Development Services Program Supervisor
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on May 12, 2024. About the Agency: The mission of the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) is to assist libraries to build the capacity to best serve their communities. Located in the heart of downtown Boise, the ICfL embodies a people-focused [...]
House Bill 710 & Best Practices for Idaho Libraries
Governor Little signed House Bill 710 (“Children’s School and Library Protection Act”) into law on Wednesday April 10, 2024. We at the Idaho Commission for Libraries are sharing a few best practices to guide school and public libraries in complying with this new requirement. School and public libraries have [...]