State Library of Iowa Library Services and Technology Act Five-Year Plan, 2002

The Iowa Commission of Libraries, the State Library’s governing board, convened the Library Services Task Force in August 2000. This group consisted of 46 Iowans from across the state, including librarians from all types of libraries, library trustees, legislators, members of Iowa Regional Library system (now called Library Service Areas) and Area Education Agencies, and citizens. Their mission was to make recommendations to the Commission on positioning libraries to effectively and efficiently meet the future needs of Iowans. Needs and expectations of Iowa Library customers and funding authorities were identified and examined by the Task Force, and are reflected in its recommendations. The Commission received the Task Force recommendations in December 2000, carefully studied them, solicited input from the Iowa library community, and with a few changes, forwarded the recommendations to the Governor and the Iowa General Assembly. These recommendations are now known as Iowa Commission of Libraries priorities and serve as a blueprint for future development of the Iowa library system.

State Library of Iowa Library Services and Technology Act Five-Year Plan, 2002

The Iowa Commission of Libraries, the State Library’s governing board, convened the Library Services Task Force in August 2000. This group consisted of 46 Iowans from across the state, including librarians from all types of libraries, library trustees, legislators, members of Iowa Regional Library system (now called Library Service Areas) and Area Education Agencies, and citizens. Their mission was to make recommendations to the Commission on positioning libraries to effectively and efficiently meet the future needs of Iowans. Needs and expectations of Iowa Library customers and funding authorities were identified and examined by the Task Force, and are reflected in its recommendations. The Commission received the Task Force recommendations in December 2000, carefully studied them, solicited input from the Iowa library community, and with a few changes, forwarded the recommendations to the Governor and the Iowa General Assembly. These recommendations are now known as Iowa Commission of Libraries priorities and serve as a blueprint for future development of the Iowa library system.

Impact of Federal Library Services and Technology Act Funds in Iowa, May 2007.

A report that Mary Wegner gave Iowa's congressmen and senators during this year's ALA Legislative Day in Washington, DC. The report reflects the important ways the State Library uses LSTA funds to help Iowa libraries provide the best service possible to their customers. LSTA funds also pay the salaries of Library Development staff.

Library Services System for Iowa Library Services Task Force Report, December 2000

As a guide for librarians, library policy makers and the local level, community leaders, local and state policy makers, and library customers across the state, these recommendations create a vision of libraries as friendly, welcoming places where Iowans can access inform ation in person or on-lin e, ob tain, an d use ideas and truste d info rmatio n tha t will enhance their quality of life. This report specifies the steps to achieving this vision and creates an environment of opportunity to m ove s teadily toward the new system.

Iowa Library Services Reorganization Report, 2010.

Legislation passed during the 2010 legislative session required a study of ways to streamline state-funded library operations and services. The Iowa Library Association was asked to lead this endeavor and named a committee to carry out the study. The study resulted in the development of a plan for reorganization, which is outlined in the Iowa Library Services Reorganization Report. The Iowa Library Reorganization Committee was representative of the Library Services Areas, the State Library of Iowa, and public libraries of all sizes from all around the state. The president of the Iowa Library Association and the State Librarian also served as members of the Committee. The report was submitted to members of the Iowa legislature on November 1, 2010.

Iowa Library Services/State Library Update, November 2011, Vol. 9, no. 4

Quarterly update for Iowa Library Services/State Library patrons.

Iowa Library Services/State Library Update, February 2012, Vol. 10, no. 1

Quarterly update for Iowa Library Services/State Library patrons.

Iowa Library Services/State Library Update, July 2012, Vol. 10, no. 2

Quarterly update for Iowa Library Services/State Library patrons.

Iowa Library Services/State Library Update, November 2012, Vol. 10, no. 3

Quarterly update for Iowa Library Services/State Library patrons.

Iowa Library Services/State Library Update, February 2013, Vol. 11, no. 1

Quarterly update for Iowa Library Services/State Library patrons.

Iowa Library Services/State Library Update, March 2013, Vol. 11, no. 2

Quarterly update for Iowa Library Services/State Library patrons.

Iowa Library Services/State Library Update, June 2013, Vol. 11, no. 3

Quarterly update for Iowa Library Services/State Library patrons.

Iowa Library Services/State Library Update, February 2014, Vol. 12, no. 1

Quarterly update for Iowa Library Services/State Library patrons.

Iowa Library Services/State Library Update, June 2014, Vol. 12, no. 2

Quarterly update for Iowa Library Services/State Library patrons.

Iowa Library Services FY12 Annual Report, June 2013

Annual report for State Library of Iowa