Audit report on the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) for the year ended June 30, 2005

Audit report on the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) for the year ended June 30, 2005

Audit report on the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) for the year ended June 30, 2004

Audit report on the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) for the year ended June 30, 2005

Issue review : state funding for libraries.

The state appropriates funds to support library services to Iowans through the State Library, the Library Service Areas, and state aid to local libraries known as Enrich Iowa. As a result of legislation enacted in 2010, the Iowa Library Association, or ILA, convened a committee to make recommendations regarding reorganization of state-funded library operations and services. The committee's recommendations have been approved by the ILA and endorsed by the State Commission of Libraries. The recommendations described involve the reorganization of the State Library and Library Service Areas.

Iowa Communications Network FY2014, Annual Report

The report includes a recap of the initiatives relating to the Network and highlights usage, including the increased need for bandwidth and access to high-speed Internet by ICN users.

Iowa Communications Network Strategic Plan, 2014-2017

This report outlines the strategic plan for Iowa Communications Network, goals and mission.

Iowa Communications Network Performance Plan, FY2015

Agency Performance Plan, Iowa Communications Network

FY14 Enrich Iowa Report State Funding for Iowa Libraries, January 15, 2015

This report illustrates the critical role of Enrich Iowa funding in enhancing lifelong learning for Iowans through libraries; improving library resources aimed at assisting job seekers; maintaining library hours that meet library customers’ needs; improving library technology services; and providing safe, accessible library buildings.

Libraries of state welfare institutions, 1930.

State institutions, such as hospitals, penal and correctional institutions and training schools for children have had libraries starting in about 1905. In 1925 the supervisory librarian position became vacant and was not filled. This report states that Iowa is in danger of losing her reputation as a progressive library state.

Reference/information services in Iowa libraries : a tentative report, 1969.

This document contains statistics and reports about Iowa public libraries. It includes tables, graphs, maps and information about the use of public libraries, loans, holdings, data by region and population and much more. The information was compiled for a consultants meeting for the Iowa State Traveling Library.

Report on the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) for the year ended June 30, 2014

Report on the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) for the year ended June 30, 2014

Iowa School Library Program Guidelines: Libraries, Literacy and Learning for the 21st Century,February 2007

These guidelines were created by a Task Force appointed by the State Library of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education to provide assistance to local school districts in developing school library programs. These include a summary of the data collected annually by the State Library of Iowa in its Survey of School Libraries. This data will allow local schools to compare themselves in terms of collections, budgets and staffing to schools of similar size throughout the state.

Reference/information services in Iowa libraries, 1969.

This document contains statistics and reports about Iowa public libraries, particularly in the areas of reference and information services. It includes tables, graphs, maps and information about the use of public libraries, loans, holdings, data by region and population and much more. The information was compiled for a consultants meeting for the Iowa State Traveling Library.

Statewide Work-Based Learning Intermediary Network, FY2014, November 26, 2014

The Iowa Department of Education (DE) was appropriated $1.45 million for the development and implementation of a statewide work-based learning intermediary network. This funding was awarded on a competitive basis to 15 regional intermediary networks. Funds received by the regional intermediary networks from the state through this grant are to be used to develop and expand work-based learning opportunities within each region. A match of resources equal to 25 percent was a requirement of the funding. This match could include private donations, in-kind contributions, or public moneys. Funds may be used to support personnel responsible for the implementation of the intermediary network program components.

FY15 Enrich Iowa Report State Funding for Iowa Libraries, January 15, 2015

This report illustrates the critical role of Enrich Iowa funding in enhancing lifelong learning for Iowans through libraries; improving library resources aimed at assisting job seekers; maintaining library hours that meet library customers’ needs; improving library technology services; and providing safe, accessible library buildings.