Subdivisions
ILA Structure
Subdivisions
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Community College Librarians’ Roundtable
Provides an avenue for the exchange of ideas among individuals interested in community college libraries.
Purpose
To provide an avenue for the exchange of ideas among individuals interested in community college libraries
2025 Subdivision Officers
Candace Havely
Chair
Lindsay Buehler
Vice Chair / Chair Elect
Joshua Norton
Secretary
Maggie Halterman-Dess
Executive Board Liaison
Mara Egherman recently wrote an article outlining the history of the Iowa Community College Library Roundtable. Click here for the full article.
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Government Documents Roundtable
Promotes government information library service by providing an avenue for discussion of problems, concerns, and exchange of ideas among library staff members working with government information in all types of libraries. Describe the item or answer the question so that site visitors who are interested get more information. You can emphasize this text with bullets, italics or bold, and add links.
Purpose
To promote government information library service by providing an avenue for discussion of problems, concerns, and exchange of ideas among library staff members working with government information in all types of libraries.
Activities
- Annual summer workshop on a topic relating to government information
- Sponsor a speaker at the ILA Annual Conference
- Offer continuing education credit for annual workshop and Fall Conference speakers
- Publish a quarterly newsletter, The
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Who would benefit?
All who consider government information important to their jobs.
Annual Dues
$5.00 in addition to ILA membership dues.
2025 Subdivision Officers
Jillian Aschliman
Executive Board Liaison
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Information Technology
Promotes the exploration of technology in libraries and serves as a clearinghouse for computer information exchange.
Purpose
- To promote the use of computers in all libraries
- To explore new computer technology
- To investigate computer resource sharing
- To educate librarians and patrons in the use of computers
- To serve as a clearinghouse for computer information exchange
Activities
- Sponsor preconferences at the ILA Annual Conference
- Facilitate the use of shareware among libraries
- Who would benefit from membership?
Anyone who is interested in or uses computer technology in a library setting
2025 Subdivision Officers
Alyssa Hanson
Executive Board Liaison
Download Information Technology Bylaws
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Iowa Association for School Librarians
Promotes life-long learning and literacy in all its forms through active advocacy for school librarians and media specialists, media and technology professionals and library educators.
Purpose
The mission of the Iowa Association of School Librarians is to promote life-long learning and literacy in all its forms through active advocacy for school librarians and media specialists, media and technology professionals and library educators. Specifically the Iowa Association of School Librarians will:
Activities
- Articulate a vision for school library media programs in Iowa.
- Support the professional development of its members.
- Advocate for the school library/media program within the educational community, with governmental bodies and the public, emphasizing the connection between quality school library programs and student achievement.
- Work to promote reading and information literacy in our schools.
- Promote the effective use of media and technology in the schools.
- Support state and national guidelines for school library media programs.
- Consult with the Department of Education and the State Library regarding certification of school library media personnel, and standards for staffing, facilities and collections.
Who would benefit from membership?
Anyone interested in school libraries and information literacy
2025 Subdivision Officers
Corissa Thompson
Chair
Linda Smithson
Vice Chair
Sarah Latcham
Secretary/Treasurer
Ron Frascht
Past President
Michelle Kruse
Executive Board Liaison
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Iowa Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries
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Promotes the common interests of libraries and library staff in higher education and independent research facilities and to enhance library service, user education, and staff development in college and research libraries.
Purpose
- To represent the common interests of libraries and library staff in higher education and independent research facilities
- To enhance library service, user education, and staff development in college and research libraries
Activities
- Sponsor programs at the ILA Annual Conference
- Conduct special conferences and workshops on topics relevant to the membership
Who would benefit from membership?
- Anyone with an interest in college and research libraries
- Staff of college and research libraries
2025 Subdivision Officers
Jodie Morin
Chair
Kris Stacy-Bates
Vice Chair
Sheri Muller
Treasurer
Lisa Martincik
Past President
Maggie Halterman-Dess
Executive Board Liaison
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Iowa Health Sciences Library Association
Iowa Health Sciences Library Association
Promotes health sciences library services and the exchange of ideas to develop to develop and strengthen relations with cooperative and network activities within Iowa and the nation.
Purpose
- To promote health sciences library services
- To provide a forum for exchange of ideas
- To develop and strengthen relationships with cooperative and network activities within Iowa and the nation
- To be an effective part of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Greater Midwest Region (NN/LM GMR)
Activities
- Produce newsletter, The Beep, for members
- Sponsor programs and speakers at the ILA Annual Conference
- Monitor legislation affecting Iowa health sciences libraries
Who would benefit from membership?
Health sciences libraries and librarians and those interested in health sciences library issues
2025 Subdivision Officers
Jill Edgerton
Chair
Julia Salting
Vice Chair
Brenda Ross
Secretary/ Treasurer
Mindwell Egeland
Past Chair
Eric Jennings
Executive Board Liaison
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Iowa Library Trustees Association
Lisa Johnson
Executive Board Liason
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Iowa Small Library Association
Offers a channel for receiving information on issues affecting small public libraries and to provide a means to share problems, solutions, programs, experiences, and ideas of concern to small public libraries.
Purpose
- To discover the consensus among small libraries on issues that affect them
- To act in an advocacy role to communicate the concerns and views of small public libraries to the Iowa Library Association, the State Library, the Library Service Areas, community leaders, elected officials and the general public
- To provide a channel for receiving information on issues affecting small public libraries
- To provide a means to share problems, solutions, programs, experiences and ideas of concern to small public libraries
- To encourage active participation in other organizations relating to the library profession
2025 Subdivision Officers
Michell Klinker-Feld
Chair
Misty Von Behren
Vice Chair
Ann Tews
Treasurer
Jonatha Basye
Secretary
Michelle Andersen
Past President
Megan Harding
Public Relations
Janette McMahon
Executive Board Liaison
ISLA List Serve:
To post to ISLA's Mail List, use isla@iowalibraryassociation.org as the address. You must be a member of the Mail List to post.
Recent Newsletters:
Items of Interest:
Mission Statement: “The Iowa Small Library Association is an active networking organization that strengthens and advocates for public libraries serving small and rural communities.”
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Library Leadership and Management Association
Purpose: To provide an opportunity for library managers, supervisors, and others interested in management issues to develop ways to enhance service, fine-tune library advocacy skills, and learn new techniques for staff development.
Activities: Roundtable discussions, conference sponsorships, conference presentations.
Who would benefit from membership: ILA members interested in leadership or management in libraries.
2025 Subdivision Officers:
David Eckert
Chair
Jennifer Ohzourk
Vice Chair
Jen Provorse
Treasurer
Lisa Johnson
Secretary
Jen Provorse
Past President
Julie Finch
Executive Board Liason
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Local History & Genealogy
Encourages the collection and preservation of items of local interest, as well as facilitates the sharing of information and expertise in the area of local history.
Purpose
- To encourage the collection and preservation of items of local interest
- To facilitate the sharing of information and expertise in the area of local history
Activities
- Produce newsletter for members
- Hold workshops on preservation techniques
- Co-sponsor activities with the historical library and archives
- Promote disaster preparedness for local history collections
- Working on a directory of local history information
Who would benefit from membership?
- Any ILA member interested in local history collections
- Reference librarians, historical society archivists, and genealogists
2025 Subdivision Officers
David Hargrove
Chair
Megan Blackford
Exectuive Board Liaison
A Subdivision of the Iowa Library Association
Deciding whether or not to maintain a local history collection for your community is often based on what you already have in your collection and what other organizations in your community are offering. Having a local history collection means giving your community a unique resource that both local residents and visitors will use. Many of those users will be genealogists. Genealogy is one of the most popular hobbies in this country and one that requires a lot of research. Genealogists are frequent library users.
The Local History and Genealogy subdivision's purpose is to encourage the preservation and dissemination of the history of Iowa's libraries, communities, and regions by its libraries. To accomplish that end, the subdivision sponsors sessions at the Iowa Library Association conference on preservation, collection development, archives, genealogy, and more.
Become a member by checking the Local History and Genealogy subdivision on your ILA membership form. By joining, you will insure that there continues to be conference sessions on local history and genealogy topics to help you create and maintain a unique resource for your library and have an opportunity to network with other librarians interested in these topics.
Some Helpful Links:
Iowa Historic Preservationb Alliance
State Historical Society of Iowa Archival Preservation Assisstance
Midwest Art conservation Center
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Public Library Forum
Promotes cooperation and community within the Iowa public library community.
Purpose
- To facilitate cooperation and communication within the public library community of Iowa
- To upgrade services to the users of Iowa’s public libraries
- To represent and promote the common interests of public libraries and librarianship
Activities
- Sponsor programs and speakers at the ILA Annual Conference
- Provide sample policies for Iowa’s public libraries
Who would benefit from membership?
Librarians and support staff in public libraries
2025 Subdivision Officers
Jeff Collins
Executive Board Liason
Useful Links
American Library Association Advocacy Toolkit
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Resources and Technical Services Forum
To discuss, evaluate, and act upon methods and means for providing improved access to, and
interpretation of, library materials of all types.
Purpose
To discuss, evaluate, and act upon methods and means for providing improved access to, and
interpretation of, library materials of all types
Activities
- Publish Forum newsletter and membership directory
- Sponsor workshops and informational meetings at the ILA Annual Conference
Who would benefit from membership?
Anyone involved in collection development and/or technical services (acquisitions, cataloging, serials)
2025 Subdivision Officer
Brittany Jacobs
Executive Board Liaison
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Student Subdivision
Seeks to establish opportunities for collaboration among students and current library professionals to enhance student education experiences and create a foundation for a strong, well-connected profession.
Purpose
The ILA Student Subdivision seeks to establish opportunities for collaboration among students and current library professionals to enhance student education experiences and create a foundation for a strong, well-connected profession.
The Student Subdivision aims to:
- Advocate for increased library and information science student involvement within
- Advocate for increased library and information science student involvement within Iowa Library Association;
- Connect students with professionals to create mentorship, internship, and professional development opportunities;
- Provide a platform for a student voice within Iowa Library Association;
- Strengthen ties among students throughout the state of Iowa to establish a foundational network for future professional collaboration.
Questions? Contact ILA
2025 Subdivision Officer
Trevor Krug
Executive Board Liaison
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Youth Services Subdivision
Purpose
- To encourage active involvement of all librarians serving the needs of young people
- To upgrade library service in reader and user guidance, reference, programming, public relations, collection development, and departmental management for all users of young people’s library resources
Activities
- Provide workshops at the ILA Annual Conference
- Present the Quality Time Award and the Bridge to Reading Award
- Offers scholarships to state and national conferences
Who would benefit from membership?
Those who work with children and young adults
Performers Showcase 2022
The Youth Services Subdivision hosted our annual Performer’s Showcase at the beginning of November. The talent was amazing!! Thanks so much to all the performers who came out and shared with us. We had about 50 librarians in the room with us live and another 65 via zoom so thank you also for taking the time out of your busy schedules to support the amazing performers in Iowa and the Midwest.
Here’s a link to the YouTube video if you missed the show or would like to go back and look at some of the performances again. Contact information for each performer is at the very beginning of the whole video.
2025 Subdivision Officers
Bailey Keimig-Gehrke
Chair
Sue Anderson
Vice Chair
Caitlin Lombardo
Secretary
Danielle Ziegler
Past President
Katie Dreyer
Exectuive Board Liaison
The Youth Services Subdivision (YSS) is committed to:
Encouraging active involvement of all librarians serving the needs of young people.
Upgrading library service in reader and user guidance, reference, programming, public relations, collection development, and departmental management for all users of young people's library resources.
Promoting cooperation and communication among librarians and others with mutual concerns.
Increasing public awareness of youth services.
Promoting quality basic professional education and encourage growth through continuing education.
AWARDS
The Youth Services Subdivision presents the Quality Time Award to someone who is a positive leader in youth services, who contributes to the library/youth services profession, and who is an overall exemplary professional.
The Youth Services Subdivision also sponsors the Bridge to Reading Picture Book Award. The Bridge to Reading Picture Book Award purpose is to promote early literacy and reading to children through the introduction of quality picture books nominated by a committee of librarians, teachers, preschool and early literacy leaders. The award book will be chosen based on quality and characteristics of a good "read aloud". The award will engage children in the voting process and develop a lifelong love of books and reading. Iowa libraries, day cares, and early childhood classrooms are encouraged to read the years selections to kids and allow the kids to vote.