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Conferencing Virtually with Libraries in Iowa

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Back in January of 2008, a network of rural libraries decided to host an online conference to provide an opportunity for library staff and trustees to attend continuing education sessions in an online format, helping to reduce the strain on staffing and budgets. You don't have to work for a library to benefit from their experience.

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Use Online Surveys to Schedule Meetings and Poll Your Constituents

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Tena is the Director of the Milford Public Library in Iowa and she uses Doodle to schedule her meetings remotely. Save time, money, and the environment ," she also discusses how they poll their board members and other constituents using SurveyMonkey. In her blog post called " Schedule, organize, plan!

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 5 Extraordinary Organizations

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TechSoup is participating by amplifying what other agencies, collaborators, and libraries in our network are doing to raise awareness on this important issue. Crisis Intervention Service serves 15 counties in north central Iowa. We will honor the memory of Iowans who have lost their lives as a result of domestic abuse in Iowa."