6/24/2025 - MORE Sierra update complete: There was a problem with renewing online that was resolved at 11.15a. Please report any other problems via the IFLS HelpDesk
A lot of folks in the library world live in dread of someone coming up to them with a a request (or demand) that a library material be removed from the collection. Even the thought of someone coming up with a question or concern about an item can be scary to...
A few weeks ago I posted about the StoryWalk(TM) Week sponsored by the Association for Outreach and Bookmobile Services and Let’s Move in Libraries. Nearly 500 libraries submitted stories! I hope some of you submitted yours! Even if you didn’t, check...
At today’s check-in we discussed displays. Here are a few things that came up: Staff favorites are often a hit (have as many staff participate as possible, and be sure to include books for all ages, 0-adult). Themes can be fun—let yourself go wild. You can tell if a...
I know many of you have developed fantastic opportunities for people in your community to enjoy picture books OUTSIDE, while walking around parks, downtown areas, in the yard outside the library, and many other creative places. Many of you have added to the IFLS...
I’m so excited that IFLS will be hosting two webinars with the award-winning Katherine Schoofs, the Youth Services Librarian/Assistant at the Aram Public Library in Delevan, Wisconsin. Katherine will be talking about program planning during COVID and share some...
Youth Services Check-In Notes from October 13, 2021. Topic: Promoting Diverse Books We started with the question: What are some things that work for you to promote diverse books? Here are some great ideas from your colleagues: Florence in Bloomer talked...
