Services to Libraries
Programs and services for libraries in Alaska.
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Alaska Library Development NewsSign up for a periodic all-in-one newsletter with important updates from the Alaska Library Development Team and helpful resources for the Alaska library community.
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Alaska Library LawText with direct links to Alaska statutes and administrative code related to Alaskan libraries.
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Alaska Niche Academies *Three AK Library Niche Academies offer a comprehensive collection of on-demand tutorials for libraries on an online training platform, tailored to specific audiences.
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Alaska Public Library Report System *Information about how to submit the Public Library Annual Report.
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Alaska Public Library StatisticsAlaska Public Library Annual Report statistics going back to 1987 are available online.
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Alaska Tribal LibrariesInformation, grants, and resources for tribal libraries in Alaska.
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Grants for Libraries *The Alaska State Library offers grant programs for libraries in Alaska, including Continuing Education, Interlibrary Cooperation, OWL Internet Cost Assistance, and Regional Library Services Grants
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ASL Library Professional Development Collection *The Alaska State Library has a variety of library science books in its circulating collection.
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Governor's Advisory Council on LibrariesThe Council advises the Alaska State Library on federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds used to develop library services in Alaska.
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Live Homework Help (SLED)Online tutoring and resources for subjects like math, English and history using Tutor.com for Alaska residents.
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Online With Libraries (OWL) ProgramState-funded program for broadband support for Alaska public libraries that includes internet cost grants, Zoom accounts, Wi-Fi usage analytics, and consulting services.
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Public Library ChatPublic library staff in Alaska are welcome to register for an informal virtual meeting to share and support each other on the first Tuesday of each month at Noon.
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SLED (Statewide Library Electronic Doorway) *Free access to electronic databases and services for all Alaskans.
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Statewide Circulating STEAM KitsSTEAM kits available for loan to cultural centers, libraries, museums, and schools in Alaska.
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Statewide Summer Reading Program *Statewide support for local summer reading programs in participating libraries and schools in Alaska.
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Talking Book Center *Audiobooks and large print books to Alaskans who cannot read standard print.
Partner Library Services
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800# Interlibrary Loan & Reference Support ServiceAssistance for small libraries and school libraries in Alaska for Interlibrary loan (ILL) and reference services.
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Alaska E-rate AssistanceAlaska DEED School Finance E-rate Assistance information, filing deadlines, links to forms, and contact information.
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Alaska Heritage Emergency Network (AHEN)Libraries in Alaska are invited to join this email list. AHEN is a partnership of cultural heritage institutions, professional organizations, and emergency response agencies to provide a communication network to help collections-holding organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies or disasters. Optional Zoom meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, with details shared via the email list.
ALN Partner Services
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Alaska Library Network (ALN)Nonprofit providing a variety of services to strengthen Alaskan libraries. Please contact ALN about their services.
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Alaska Digital Library *Digital audiobooks and ebooks for patrons in participating Alaska libraries, including the Alaska State Library.
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Alaska Digital School LibraryEbooks and audiobooks on Sora for students in participating Alaska school districts.
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Alaska's Digital Archives (VILDA) *Digital historical photographs, albums, oral histories, moving images, maps, documents, physical objects, and other materials from Alaska archives, museums, and libraries.
Sponsor
Projects with an asterisk (*) are partially or fully funded by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Information and guidance on LSTA spending can be found here.
