Idaho Commission for Libraries

In this issue:
Cover: Best of Times, Worst of Times
Page 2: Stellar results for Read to Me
Page 3: Summer Reading skyrockets
Page 4: LiLI Databases FY2009 report
Free courses and resources on WebJunction Idaho
Page 5: Teen Read Week update

In this issue:
The Value of Surveys ...page 1
Your library’s website ...page 2
E-Branch help ...page 3
Meet our new web design specialist ...page 3
SPLAT update...page 4
Library Support Staff Certification Program ...page 4
Boomers fellowship ...page 4
Teen Read Week ...page 5
School Library Impact Study update ...page 5
School library partnerships ...page 5

In this issue:
Open Meeting Law changes ...page 1
Career Information System (CIS) update ...page 2
MLIS and School Media Specialist learning cohorts ...page 3
First Book libraries ...page 4
LSTA Plan, Eligibility Checklist, and CE Grants ...page 5
School Library Impact Study update ...page 5
Changes to LiLI portal ...page 5
Online office hours at ICFL ...page 5

In This Issue:
Legislation and ICFL
Libraries = Learning Organizations
What is [STACKS]?
Wal-Mart Grants
Board of Library Commissioners
CIS and IdahoWorks Access and Training
Partnering with the Social Security Administration
TBS Awareness Day
Volunteer Appreciation Event
News from Around the State
Trustee Corner: Library Use

In this issue:
Update on ICFL Budget
The Stimulus Package and Idaho Libraries
Teen Tech Programming
School Library Impact Study
State Aid and Funding for Public Libraries—Idaho and the Nation
Professional Development Credit for Media Specialists
Picturing America Kit Recipients
LTAI Applications
Resources for Trustees
LSTA Grant Approvals

In this January/February 2009 issue:
Find out how the Commission is dealing with the much-publicized state budget cuts; get information on how your library can cash in on the $100,000 Wal-Mart donation; learn partnership secrets (are they really the same ones as for marriage?); and read about the value (or not) of an MLS. We also mourn the passing of ICFL Board Member Richard Rognas.

In this Issue:

Get some tips about how to run a successful bond campaign

Details about the eAudioBook continuation and lists of participants in the Let's Talk About It and Read to Me mini-grants can be found in the July/August 2008 ICFL News.

The May/June 2008 ICFL lists recent LSTA grant awards, has information about the 2008 Summer Reading Program, and more.