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Ilsley in the Press: Dispatch from the library desk
Dispatch from the library desk By Faith Gong Addison Independent Tuesday, June 6, 2021 A friend asked me recently what I do to get a break from the demands of my everyday life: from the constant noise, mess, decision-making, and physical labor involved in parenting (and homeschooling) five children — with a husband and…
Read MoreHayley Coble Hired as New Circulation Librarian
After a search process lasting several months, Hayley Coble has been hired as Ilsley Public Library’s new Circulation Librarian. For the past three years Coble has worked as a librarian at the Ankona County Library in Blaine, Minnesota, where she provided reference and readers advisory. Prior to that she held positions at the University of…
Read MoreSarah Partridge Branch Librarian Recognized at Annual VLA Conference
Every year at the annual conference, the Vermont Library Association honors librarians who have completed their certificate of librarianship. This year, Sarah Partridge Branch Librarian Laura Fetterolf completed the program and received recognition. The Certificate of Public Librarianship is designed for individuals who are directing small Vermont public libraries and covers five core areas…
Read MoreLibrary Director Steps into Leadership Role at VLA
After serving as vice president of the Public Libraries Section of the Vermont Library Association for the past year, Ilsley Public Library director Dana Hart assumed the role of president on May 25th.The Vermont Library Association (VLA) is an educational organization working to develop, promote, and improve library and information services and librarianship in the…
Read MoreSpooky Spring – A Writing Challenge for Everyone
Spooky Spring – A Writing Challenge for Everyone With Special guest judge Katherine Arden IPL received 18 short story submissions, written by community members of all ages. Dana Hart – IPL Director, Kathryn Laliberte – Teen & Youth Librarian, and Renee Ursitti – Adult Programs Librarian had the difficult task of deciding which six stories…
Read MoreOpen Position: Sarah Partridge Branch Librarian
Ilsley is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Library Assistant II—Sarah Partridge Branch Librarian. This position is responsible for the collection development and programming at Sarah Partridge Library, providing excellent customer service and a welcoming community space.
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