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ALSC on the Road in Idaho

Skye: Greetings from the land of famous potatoes! Just two weeks ago, energetic and passionate librarians from all across Idaho descended upon Boise for the annual Idaho Library Association Conference. The theme this year was “Libraries Leading the Way,” and what better way to kick it all off than with an early morning keynote address that challenged listeners to adapt and grow in the areas of character development, contextual awareness and competence, since no organization can rise above the capabilities of its leaders. From lively sessions focused on innovative STEAM programs, to an entertaining and informative guerrilla storytime, to a legislative panel that affirmed the vitality of the library in early childhood learning – there was much at this year’s ILA Conference to excite, challenge, and inspire. What made the conference extra-special, though, was the presence of the ALSC Roadshow booth. Since it is true that an organization is only as…