School Libraries - Idaho Commission for Libraries

Thinking of applying for an SLA Mini-Grant this year? You've got just a few more days to submit your application at https://libraries.idaho.gov/school-libraries/elementary-school-grants/. Both elementary and secondary schools in Idaho are eligible!

Come work with us at ICfL! Check out the details of this newly created position on the Youth Services team.

The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) currently has an opening for a full-time Youth Services Program Specialist in our downtown Boise office!
The mission of the ICfL is to assist libraries to build the capacity to best serve their communities. Located in the heart of downtown Boise, the ICfL embodies a people-focused agency with a supportive and friendly culture. The ICfL offers flexible schedules and telework options!
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this position is to carry out complex program functions, and to facilitate efficient workflows amongst the various youth services staff and projects. This position operates as a member of a team to provide high quality services to Idaho libraries.
To apply or find out more information about this new position, please visit: Youth Services Program Specialist | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)
The deadline to submit your application is Sunday, February 26 at midnight.

Marianne Mantell, Who Helped Pave the Way for Audiobooks, Dies at 93 In her early 20s she co-founded the groundbreaking spoken-word record label Caedmon, which had a hit with Dylan Thomas’s “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.”

It's time for K-12 students to enter the annual Doodle for Google contest with artwork that addresses the theme "I am grateful for…”! The contest is open for online and mailed entries until March 7, 2023. The national winner’s artwork will be displayed on Google.com for one day. They’ll also receive a $30,000 college scholarship and a $50,000 technology package for their school! National finalists win a $5,000 scholarship and state winners earn Google hardware! Learn more and make a submission here: https://doodles.google.com/d4g/

School Library Access Mini-Grant applications for elementary and secondary schools are open! Visit https://libraries.idaho.gov/school-libraries/elementary-school-grants/ to find all the details and the applications!

It's time to register for Summer Summit 2022! Idaho's school librarians, please join us on July 20 & 21 in beautiful Lewiston, Idaho for learning, networking, and a bit of fun!
Find all the details and registration information at https://libraries.idaho.gov/school-libraries/summer-summit/

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Maybe something else has been on your mind...like Spring break! Consider this a friendly reminder that the School Library Access Mini-Grant application for the 2022-2023 grant year closes on April 1 - that's Friday!

Elementary and Secondary schools are now eligible to apply for up to $5,000 for books for the library's collection, so get all the details and find the application at https://libraries.idaho.gov/school-libraries/elementary-school-grants/.

School Library Access Mini-Grants 2022-2023 School Library Access Mini-Grant Application Opens January 18, 2022 with Big Changes! School libraries play a vital role in ensuring Idaho's students learn and continually develop strong literacy skills from their earliest grades, throughout their

A new SLA Mini-Grant for a new year! More Idaho schools are now eligible to apply for the ICfL's School Library Access Mini-Grants. High schools? Middle schools? Jr. High Schools? Yep! Even schools that have already received one or more SLA Mini-Grants are eligible to apply with some timing restrictions.

Interested publicly funded schools in Idaho can find more information and apply at https://libraries.idaho.gov/school-libraries/elementary-school-grants/.

School Library Access Mini-Grants 2022-2023 School Library Access Mini-Grant Application Opens January 18, 2022 with Big Changes! School libraries play a vital role in ensuring Idaho's students learn and continually develop strong literacy skills from their earliest grades, throughout their

Can't make the trip to the Idaho State Museum? Try the virtual tour! Get all the details at: https://history.idaho.gov/fieldtrips/.

Idaho public and school libraries: Idaho Family Reading Week 2021 registration is now open! There is space for 100 school and public libraries and the program registration is open until filled.

Program info and registration form can be found here: https://libraries.idaho.gov//rtm/idaho-family-reading-week/

The Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars program allows high school juniors the opportunity to take an engaging online NASA-developed course on space exploration. It teaches STEM skills that are aligned with Idaho Content Standards. The deadline to apply is November 1. For more, https://www.sde.idaho.gov/academic/isas/?fbclid=IwAR0-MSOaQy3of9cN3zNQ40v15UgOPZ5tBqDDuSOtZY8GINuQfMIjg45I4nY.