Read to Me Rendezvous, March 2022
The Idaho Commission for Libraries’ Read to Me program is excited to host the biennial Read to Me Rendezvous this spring. This two-day convening for Idaho library staff has [...]
28 01, 2022
24 01, 2022
For Your Reconsideration
Materials challenge. Request for reconsideration. Whatever term you use, addressing objections to your library’s collection is a difficult subject. It is also one that libraries across the country are facing [...]
18 11, 2021
ICfL Has a New Board Member
The Idaho Commission for Libraries’ (ICfL) board of library commissioners recently welcomed Dawn Wittman as the newest member of the five-person board. For more on the ICfL’s board, visit: https://libraries.idaho.gov/about/board-of-commissioners/. [...]
1 11, 2021
Welcoming Libraries Grant is Open
As of today, the 3rd year of the Welcoming Libraries Grant is open for applications. Who: Idaho public and school libraries can apply - (Yes, you can apply even if [...]
29 09, 2021
Adult Services Resources for October 2021
ICfL staff members have had their eyes out for relevant stories, tools, and tricks so you don’t have to. Topics and resources for this month include October and November celebrations, [...]
1 09, 2021
“Evaluating, Auditing, and Diversifying Your Collections”
(A 3-week course offered by Library Journal/School Library Journal) ICfL currently has 20 free seats available for this course for Idaho library staff members. This free course was made [...]
24 06, 2021
ICfL Recruiting for Studio Production & Training Specialist
The Idaho Commission for Libraries currently has an opening for a part-time Studio Production & Training Specialist in Boise. This is a temporary position with a 9-month commitment. This position will [...]
10 06, 2021
New career-oriented Gale e-book titles on lili.org!
As you may have gathered, we at the Idaho Commission for Libraries are big on keeping students learning and adults earning, which is why it’s my absolute pleasure to announce [...]
8 06, 2021
ICfL Board Seeks Applicants from Northern Idaho
The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) is accepting applications to fill a vacant seat on its five-member board of library commissioners, which is the policymaking body for the ICfL. The [...]
7 06, 2021
IMLS ARPA OverDrive Funds for Public Libraries
All Idaho public libraries are eligible to participate in the ICfL’s IMLS ARPA OverDrive Funds opportunity, providing dedicated funding specifically to support public libraries in purchasing digital e-book and e-audio [...]