LITT: Library Makers
Erica Compton will be joining us from the newly formed, Idaho EcosySTEM (no-longer under the Idaho STEM Action Center) to help library makerspace staff better understand how the Idaho EcosySTEM […]
Erica Compton will be joining us from the newly formed, Idaho EcosySTEM (no-longer under the Idaho STEM Action Center) to help library makerspace staff better understand how the Idaho EcosySTEM […]
Are you looking for a turn-key afterschool program for kids and teens? Do you want to provide STEM programming for your community? Are you curious about computer science or coding, […]
The Connecting Idaho Students Project will provide tablets to public school districts and charter schools throughout Idaho to expand access to e-books and digital resources in the classroom. Participating school […]
Would you like to connect with other library staff who are supporting adult services programming? Excellent! Join this virtual chat for members of the Idaho library adult services community. We […]
LITT: Neurodiverse is a space for library workers in Idaho who identify as neurodiverse to come together and discuss their shared experiences and support one another. Neurodiversity is a viewpoint […]
Join us for a demonstration of EBSCOhost’s enhanced user experience. We will cover improvements in accessibility, full-text viewing, sharing and citation tools, and the new "My Dashboard." Bring your questions, […]
We will have a special guest joining us for the September meeting with expertise on IT. Come ready to ask your IT-related telehealth questions! When: 1st Thursday of each month […]
The Idaho Teen Reading Challenge is a tool that libraries can use to connect with teens and introduce them to new books. Learn about this year’s Challenge categories and a […]
Intentional design is necessary to make the online world accessible for those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities. Designing with accessibility in mind will also result in more effective […]
Ever wonder about the accessibility features in online databases? Join this informal discussion to talk about existing accessibility features as well as features you'd like to see. We will discuss […]
Public libraries: “How do I get teens to come to my library.” School libraries: “How can I make sure students have access to library services afterschool or during summer?” The […]
Join us for a tour of Explora, EBSCO’s engaging interface designed to support student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality. We will discover journals, magazines, […]
Have you been hearing about Digital Inclusion and want to know more? Maybe you’re looking for tips and tricks on digital skills, devices, tech support, or good content to share. […]
A regular meeting of the Idaho Board of Library Commissioners will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, at 10 a.m. PDT / 11 a.m. MDT.
When: 1st Thursday of each month at 2pm MT/ 1pm PT Where: Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83383712444?pwd=RjZOYmZ1SlYvM0x0VGtrb0RpdUs5UT09 (See below for link to download a reoccurring Outlook calendar appointment) What: This is an optional standing […]
Join us for an overview of your World Book Online resources. With read-aloud functions, translation into over 100 languages, different reading levels, and educational games there are tools to help […]
ICfL’s Deputy State Librarian Dylan Baker took a global experience course trip to Serbia in May 2023 as part of his Master of Library Science program. During this 10-day international […]
Core Collections helps you build and maintain your collection with confidence. Join us for this 1-hour overview of key features and learn search strategies you can use to help you […]
LITT Chat: “On the Move” (aka Book/Mobile Library Services) Friday, October 20, from 1:00 – 2:00 MDT LITT: "On the Move" is a space for library staff who work with […]
What are your "Go To" resources for storytimes and/or other early learning programs? Join us to share your favorite music, storytime and flannelboard sites, arts and crafts, and parent/caregiver resources. […]
Throughout the fall/winter of 2023-2024, the ICfL in partnership with Library Strategies, will be offering a series of webinars focused on the various aspects of library facility improvements and capital […]
Are you working at an academic library in Idaho? Would you like to connect with others in similar roles around the state? If you answered YES to these two questions […]
Libraries who are interested in creating a private, digitally enabled space within their building for telehealth, study, and other uses are encouraged to apply for the Upgrade Your Space program. […]
Libraries who are interested in creating a private, digitally enabled space within their building for telehealth, study, and other uses are encouraged to apply for the Upgrade Your Space program. […]
Are you ready to start thinking about summer 2024? Join colleagues from around the state to share ideas and learn about resources for next year’s summer programs. During this 2-hour […]
Working with partners can help your library spread its message to more people in your community. Partnerships can be a great way to amplify your library’s marketing. But what happens […]
Learn how to get the most from your EBSCO resources. We will use the EBSCOhost interface to explore popular EBSCO databases, including Academic Search Complete, Business Source Premier, and MasterFILE […]
The Telehealth Roundtable will not take place in November. Please check back with us again in December! When: 1st Thursday of each month at 2pm MT/ 1pm PT Where: Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83383712444?pwd=RjZOYmZ1SlYvM0x0VGtrb0RpdUs5UT09 […]
Coding, also sometimes known as computer programming, is how humans communicate with computers. With coding, people can build their own programs, websites, games, and apps, or modify existing ones. Libraries […]
Can you buy this book for the library? It’s a question that library staff of all type get. Does your library accept patron requests? How do you handle them? What […]
Throughout the fall/winter of 2023-2024, the ICfL in partnership with Library Strategies, will be offering a series of webinars focused on the various aspects of library facility improvements and capital […]
The ICfL will be hosting a virtual statewide coalition to discuss the Digital Access for All Idahoans plan and give updates on the planning process. We want to hear from you […]
Would you like to connect with other library staff who are supporting adult services programming? Excellent! Join this virtual chat for members of the Idaho library adult services community. This […]
This webinar will provide an overview of the "hire to retire" lifecycle of employees and the employer's responsibility at each stage. Our presenter, Tammy Middleton from ICRMP, will cover the […]
Join us to review the new Consumer Health Complete, the most comprehensive database for consumer-oriented health and wellness content. We will browse the improved interface, review new and updated content, […]
Libraries have always been known for their amazing and interactive Storytime's, so imagine if we could make them even better! I would like to invite you all to our next […]
Do you want to chat with other library staff offering makerspace programming? Perfect! Join this quarterly chat for folks working in all types of libraries in Idaho. This virtual conversation […]
Over 80 libraries in Idaho have registered to participate in this year’s Idaho Teen Reading Challenge. If you are looking for a way to increase engagement in the challenge, join […]
Join us to review ConsumerReports.org, where patrons can access trusted information and expert reviews and compare price, performance, and reliability for thousands of popular consumer goods from one of the […]
Throughout the fall/winter of 2023-2024, the ICfL in partnership with Library Strategies, will be offering a series of webinars focused on the various aspects of library facility improvements and capital […]
A regular meeting of the Idaho Board of Library Commissioners will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 10 a.m. MST.
When: 1st Thursday of each month at 2pm MT/ 1pm PT Where: Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83383712444?pwd=RjZOYmZ1SlYvM0x0VGtrb0RpdUs5UT09 (See below for link to download a reoccurring Outlook calendar appointment) What: This is an optional standing […]
Join us for a review of early learning programs, storytimes, spaces, and services from 2023. What worked well? What flopped? What could be tweaked for improvements in 2024? What are [...]
How do you gather statistics for your digital resources? What parameters do you use to justify renewing an electronic subscription? Chat with and learn from library folks around the state […]
Join us to review advanced search features of EBSCOhost including Publication Finder, subject term and thesauri search, and employing search modes, expanders, and limiters. Time: 11 am PT / 12 […]