LiLI serves Idaho residents by leveraging library resources. LiLI provides coordination for statewid
LiLI serves Idaho residents by leveraging library resources to provide more services than a single library can offer. LiLI provides coordination for statewide initiatives that support better library service for users in Idaho’s communities and schools.
Operating as usual
12/19/2022
Happy Holidays! It's the second day of Hanukkah, Yule begins on Wednesday, Christmas is less than a week away, and Kwanzaa begins one week from today! You can learn more about the many celebrations and holidays practiced this time of year using World Book Advanced on .org.
11/29/2022
Most library projects fall under the humanities umbrella, and there are some fantastic grant opportunities available through the Idaho Humanities Council! Read more here: https://www.idahohumanities.org/grants/
11/24/2022
Looking for something fun to do at home this holiday weekend? Why not try some family science experiments with 101 Great Science Experiments from Gale eBooks? https://bit.ly/3EB49Uk
11/17/2022
Love Chilton Library? Learn more about Chilton's enhancements and upgrades in tomorrow's webinar at 12 pm MT / 11 am PT. Register using this link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sesybaygQJ63VdH34z6Zlw
11/09/2022
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Learn more about Idaho's Native Nations and local tribal artists in this video series by Visit Idaho.
Cultural Connections Through Tribal Artists in Idaho | Visit Idaho Learn about Idaho's Native Nations and how tribal artists are bringing a fresh perspective to these deep-rooted practices.
11/02/2022
begins tomorrow!
📘 A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger
📘 November 2-16, 2022
📘 Ebook & audiobook
Visit http://biglibraryread.com to read more about the title.
10/24/2022
Happy Diwali!
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is most commonly celebrated in India. You can learn more about the Festival of Lights using the Explora Secondary database on LiLI.org.
10/17/2022
Did you know today is National Pasta Day? Check out the eBooks "Food: In Context" and "Encyclopedia of Food and Culture" on LiLI.org to learn about the origins and history of pasta.
10/10/2022
Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day! Discover which tribe's ancestral lands you reside on by visiting https://native-land.ca/. You can learn more about tribal history and historical Indigenous figures (like Chief Joseph, pictured below) using Academic Search Premier on LiLI.org. (photo credit: World Book databases)
10/07/2022
Join us next week for an overview and update of Pronunciator, available for all Idaho residents through LiLI.org. offers self-paced and customizable language learning courses for over 100 languages, including American Sign Language. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3fivpxV
09/30/2022
Idaho library staff! If you're going to the ILA conference next week, make sure to stop by ICfL's vendor table and join our panel discussion on OverDrive/IDEA on Thursday at 10:45 am.
Hope we see you there!
09/21/2022
Brush up on your Microsoft Office or Graphic Design skills in the Popular Software Skills center through LearningExpress Library! https://lili.org/dbs/learningexpress-library-popular-software-tutorials/
09/15/2022
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begins today! Celebrate the history, heritage, achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino people with us today and all year long.
09/12/2022
Top 10 Art & Artists Programs Now Streaming on IdahoPTV Passport Looking for your next streaming obsession in IdahoPTV Passport? Check out our top 10 lists.
09/01/2022
It's National Literacy Month! Brush up on your reading, writing, and skills using LearningExpress through LiLi.org. https://bit.ly/3KmI3Y7
08/22/2022
A new school year is here! Excel in your projects with World Book Student. https://bit.ly/3JRN0rR
08/16/2022
Happy . Log in to idea.overdrive.com with your local library card and kick back with a good book!
08/12/2022
What’s it like to be a teacher today? We want to hear from you. Join the conversation, take our short survey and share the survey link with your colleagues.
08/05/2022
Has the heat been slowing you down? Ready to upgrade your A/C? Read reviews in Consumer Reports on LiLI.org to get the best bang for your buck! https://bit.ly/3Q7dpUE
08/02/2022
Are your kids ready for school? Jumpstart the year with these free educational podcasts.
Seven Podcasts to Beat the Summer Slide | Kidcasts Lighthearted poetry, wordplay, and grammar tips make for entertaining listening and learning in the heat of summer.
07/27/2022
Are you keeping up with on ? Supplement your learning with shark articles through Gale ebooks https://bit.ly/3ovMZQk. Just type "sharks" in the search bar and start reading!
07/26/2022
Check out the helpful accessibility features on the through your local library or the statewide IDEA collection: https://idea.overdrive.com/
How Libby’s accessibility features provide an inclusive experience for all - OverDrive We’ve been working to improve the accessibility of the Libby app to support your library’s goal of serving every reader in your community.
07/19/2022
Looking for a new book, but don't know what to read? Novelist Plus has thousands of book suggestions tailored to your specifications. Try it at lili.org/novelist
07/11/2022
Whether you're just entering the work force, hoping to change careers, or want to brush up on your workplace skills. LearningExpress has the tools to help you smash your goals. www.lili.org/learningexpress
07/06/2022
Check out Idaho Public Television's Guide to Wildflowers in Southern Idaho!
Where to find Wildflowers this Summer - Visit Southern Idaho Find wildflowers all over Southern Idaho! The City of Rocks, Lake Cleveland, Camas Lilies, Craters of the Moon, Little City of Rocks and more.
07/04/2022
Did you know that the first annual celebrations of American independence were celebrated on July 2? Learn more through the Explora database. https://search-ebscohost-com.lili.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,shib&db=tol&AN=89405996&custid=s8499241
07/01/2022
Get your daily brain workout with Gale e-Books and our IDEA e-Book/e-Audio collection! Free to all Idaho residents.
Gale e-Books: https://lili.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/idaho_a?db=GVRL-0
IDEA Collection: idea.overdrive.com
At least once a day. ðŸ§
07/01/2022
Psssst! Did you know that offers language learning courses for over 160 languages (including American Sign Language)? Idaho residents can start studying a new language for absolutely free through LiLI.org.
06/20/2022
Happy ! Learn more about this annual celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States by searching the World Book databases on LiLI.org.
06/17/2022
LiLI - Libraries Linking Idaho updated their business hours.
06/17/2022
Don't miss this FREE virtual conference next month!
The Zines & Libraries Conference is a FREE, two-day virtual gathering of librarians, zine artists, and educators who will learn about all things zine. It will be Thursday, July 7 and Friday, July 8 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. MT. https://www.zinelibraries.info/events/zines-librarians-conference-2022/
06/17/2022
Does your car need some TLC before your summer road trip? Before you drop $$ at a mechanic shop, check out Chilton Library, available 24/7/365 completely free through LiLI.org.
01/18/2022
Great news! Now through June, any Idaho library--whether participating in ShareIdaho or not--can update their OCLC catalog holdings for free! Simply fill out this form and OCLC will reach out to work with you! https://www.oclc.org/oclc-forms/en/worldcat-holdings-update-project.html
Steamlined WorldCat Holdings Update Project | OCLC Thank you for requesting an update of your library’s WorldCat holdings to ensure the best possible access to your collections through OCLC services. This streamlined process will help you quickly update your WorldCat holdings to maximize your library’s visibility on OCLC services such as Connexi...
12/13/2021
Want to impress all your friends with your extensive knowledge of Gale's accessibility features? You're in luck!
15 Minutes to Mastery: Tools to Support Accessibility
December 15, 2021, 12:00 PM MT/ 11:00 AM PT
Support varied learning needs with accessible user-friendly tools available in your Gale resources! In this webinar, we will explore how tools like the new display options, text-to-speech, and translate can meet the needs of all your users. We will share best practices to help users engage with content to meet their personal, professional, and academic goals.
Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/9216361377887/WN_ifbexSESSIWjaQldJJUThQ
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 15 Minutes to Mastery: Tools to Support Accessibility. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Support varied learning needs with accessible user-friendly tools available in your Gale resources! In this webinar, we will explore how tools like the new display options, text-to-speech, and translate can meet the needs of all your users. We will share best practices to help users engage with cont...
09/13/2021
Hey, you! Yeah, you! Join us for another stellar LiLI webinar this Wednesday! This one will cover the accessibility features of lili.org's Gale e-Books collection, and will also give you a chance to meet some of our engrossing new titles. Find details and register here: https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/engage-patrons-with-gale-e-books-and-accessibility-tools-to-develop-personally-and-professionally-a-lili-webinar/.
Engage Patrons with Gale e-Books and Accessibility Tools to Develop Personally and Professionally - a LiLI webinar Gale e-Books provides Idaho residents with quality content to develop personal and professional skills as well as accessibility tools to reach all patrons. In this session, we will review new titles to your collection and shine a light on accessibility features including text enlargement, translatio...
07/14/2021
Come one, come all to our sizzling summer LiLI webinar, starring our new Gale e-Books! https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/utilize-lili-orgs-new-gale-e-books-to-find-and-secure-your-dream-job/ Everyone who registers will be sent a link to the recording.
Utilize LilI.org's New Gale e-books to Find and Secure Your Dream Job Searching for and applying for jobs can be difficult tasks. With LiLI.org's new Gale e-books, your users can find simple, on-demand support to access their interests and build the perfect resume. In this session, designed for library staff working with job seekers of all ages, we will review new tit...
07/08/2021
LiLI swag! We want it! We need it! Those mood pencils alone provide hours of endless entertainment! Now you can get all the fabulous LiLI promotional materials you know and love via our fabulous new order form! Check it out, and spread the good word! https://lilimaterials.libraries.idaho.gov/
LiLI Promotional Materials Welcome to LiLI’s new Promotional Materials Store!Promotional materials are available only to Idaho’s school, public, academic, and special libraries. To request materials for use at your library events, order them for free on this page. On the checkout page you will be asked to complete your co...
06/29/2021
You may say to yourself, "Gee, I could really go for a recorded LiLI webinar right now, or maybe some other great online support content that will enhance my knowledge of all things LiLI."
And that content has some snappy new digs! Check it out here: https://lili.org/guides/. It's the same quality material, with a fabulous new look!
Guides Welcome to the LiLI.org Guides page! Here you will find a wealth of LiLI database overviews, tutorials, webinars, fact sheets, scavenger hunts, promotional materials, and more! ShareIdaho tutorials and training are also available here. Be sure to check back often, as we regularly add new content (i....
06/10/2021
Available in the Business section:
• Beating the Workplace Bully: a Tactical Guide to Taking Charge
• Blue Collar Resumes (2nd ed.)
• Career Courage: Discover Your Passion, Step Out of Your Comfort Zone, & Create the Success You Want
• Career Match: Connecting Who You Are with What You’ll Love to Do
• Excuse Me: the Survival Guide to Modern Business Etiquette
• Packaging Yourself: the Targeted Resume (5th ed.)
• Shortcut Your Job Search: Get Meetings that Get You the Job (5th ed.)
• Top Secret Executive Resumes (2nd ed.)
Available in the Education section:
• Career Information Center (10th ed.)
• Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning (12th ed.)
• Up is Not the Only Way: Rethinking Career Mobility
Available in the Social Science section:
• Blaze Your Own Trail: an Interactive Guide to Navigating Life with Confidence, Solidarity, and Compassion
03/01/2021
ShareIdaho/OCLC Renewal and Enrollment for State Fiscal Year 2022 If you are a library director/manager/point of contact for all things OCLC, and your library currently participates in our statewide resource-sharing agreement, you should have received your annual renewal notice for ShareIdaho, Idaho’s group services agreement with OCLC, via email today. If you d...
Boise State Applied Science and Interdisciplinary Professional Studies Boise State's Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Professional stu
Boise State Career Services From the day you register for classes, Career Services is here to help you make the most of your Boi
Young Hearts Ed Confidence in Knowledge CPR, BLS, First Aid, Pediatric training classes provide in our classrooms or
Computers for Kids - Idaho We are a non-profit organization who aims to provide all students grades K-14 with a home computer.
Boise State Concurrent Enrollment Official page for Concurrent Enrollment Program at Boise State: http://extendedstudies.bois
Idaho Real Estate School Idaho Real Estate School is a state certified real estate school offering both day and night classes
Peace Valley Charter School Boise's only public Waldorf charter school. We serve grades K - 8, blending the standard common core
Music Lesson Den Drum Studio The Music lessons Den is located in S. W. Boise. We offer Private lessons for Drums & Percussion.
Downtown Teaching Farm The Downtown Teaching Farm is a collaborative project of Boise High School.
Cathy's School for Lil' Fish We are a family-run swimming lesson business located in Boise that has been serving families from al