University of Iowa Libraries Chooses Attune Systems For Their File Virtualization Solution Aug 4, 2008
Attune Systems Selected Due to Ease of Creating Tiered Storage for Leading University Library Attune Systems, Inc., a provider of file management solutions for Windows based storage today announced that the University of Iowa Libraries, the largest library system in Iowa, has chosen the Attune Systems file management solution ... (PRWEB) August 4, 2008 - Attune Systems, Inc., a provider of file management solutions for Windows based storage today announced that the University of Iowa... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Keokuk library now provides downloadable audiobooks Jul 23, 2008
A consortium of 84 Iowa libraries, known as WILBOR, has contracted with OverDrive, a digital media services company, to provide downloadable audiobooks to their patrons. Tonya Boltz, technical supervisor at Keokuk Public Library, explained how easy it is to download audiobooks and transfer the files to an mp3 player. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Library offers downloadable audio books Apr 9, 2008
"Last summer, we began researching how other Iowa libraries deliver this service," said Sara Doyle, reference and reader services manager Sara Doyle. "In the fall, Sioux City Public Library found a partner in eastern Iowa willing to share costs and collections."The joint collaboration with Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuque gives patrons from both libraries access to a great selection of titles. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Kalona Public Library May Receive Funding Cuts Feb 21, 2008
1 million to the Iowa libraries ... Michael Dargan, chairman of the Iowa Library Association Government Affairs Committee, knows this isn't the first budget cut to the Iowa libraries, which comes each year. (Kalona News, IA)
Library, City agree on budget for Fiscal 2008, will levy for benefits Feb 19, 2008
With them was board member Corey McIntosh, who presented a packet of statistics about Iowa libraries of like size, ways they are financed and other comparative data. Mayor Clint Sargent invited them to talk with council members regarding the need for an infusion of cash to make the budget balance. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Culver's proposed budget will cut into valuable library programs Feb 12, 2008
The State Library provides leadership, coordination and services for Iowa libraries. It purchases e-resources (online magazines and newspapers) for all Iowa libraries and their users to share. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Making political book Dec 18, 2007
For card-carrying members of the Iowa libraries that The Daily Iowan surveyed, one book burned the others. Sen. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Wellsburg launches new library fundraising drive Dec 5, 2007
Savoy has worked with other northeast Iowa libraries on their projects. About 200,000 has been committed to the campaign. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
113 years at Cattermole Nov 28, 2007
In 1970, the library installed an I-LITE library teletype exchange system where requests for books and other outside materials could be sent by typing the author and title into the system, to be relayed by printout receivers at other Iowa libraries. This arrangement served as a predecessor to later inter-library computer processing. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Libraryto host rock concert Jun 30, 2007
The High Strung is on its second National Rock Library Tour, with three concerts at Iowa libraries, including Keokuk, Fort Madison and West Liberty. Last year the quirky, carefree, energetic music of Detroit's The High Strung electrified patrons across the nation with their sunny three-part harmonies and witty, lyrical bravado, said Emily Rohlfs, Keokuk librarian. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Kids Clubhouse host to visit C.C. Jun 27, 2007
IPTV earlier announced the network will embark on an ambitious tour of 53 Iowa libraries during its first-ever summer Reading Road Trip across Iowa throughout the summer. Iowa Public Television is partnering with libraries to promote summer reading, and the Reading Road Trip is tied to this year's summer reading theme, "Get a Clue." Wardell will tell a mystery-inspired story to kids in libraries, and will offer kids who come to the library during his story times their very own detective... (Charles City Press, IO)
Malott/Fiddelke engagement Jun 1, 2007
He received his B.A. from the University of Iowa and is working in Iowa City as Head of Web Services for The University of Iowa Libraries. Comments on these stories are welcome, but please include your complete first and last name, and a phone number that can be used to verify the posting. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
