We are so happy to announce that after a few years lull, we are once again an accredited library! The Standards and Accreditation program exists to encourage the ongoing development o f high quality public library services in Iowa.
Iowa's voluntary public library standards program was established to give public libraries a tool to identify strengths and areas for improvement. It is also used to document the condition of public library service in Iowa, to distribute Direct State Aid funding, and to meet statutory requirements.
Every three years, each library is asked to report its progress toward achieving accreditation by completing the application and supplying support documents to provide proof of its achievements and service standards. A fully accredited library must meet 46 standards and an additional 16 out of 33 non-tier standards.
In addition, our library participates in the Open Access Program which opens our library to patrons outside of the Wellman area. We also participate in the Interlibrary Loan Program, which allows our patrons to check out books from libraries across the state and other libraries to access our books for their patrons as well.
We are so happy to once again have our accreditation and will continue to strive to make our library a better place to serve our community.
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