LeClaire Community Library Receives State Accreditation From Iowa
The State Library of Iowa has announced that the LeClaire Community Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.”
Achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. LeClaire Library has been recognized for its efforts in all areas of library operations including governance and funding, staffing, library collection, services, public relations, access, and facilities. The accreditation status begins July 1, 2023, and is valid through June 30, 2026.
“The director and board of trustees of the LeClaire Community Library and the city of LeClaire are
to be commended for this achievement and their commitment to excellence in public library
services for their community,” said State Librarian Michael Scott.
Of Iowa’s 543 public libraries, 414 – including the LeClaire Community Library – are accredited.
Iowa’s accredited public libraries are recognized for being responsive to their communities and
for exhibiting excellence in their provision of library services. Almost two-thirds of all Iowans
have active public library cards. Iowa libraries play key roles in workforce and economic
development, lifelong learning and e-government activities. Iowans use their libraries to find
jobs, do homework, locate a good book to read, research legal information, access government
information, and more.
Accredited libraries receive a higher rate of compensation through the State Library’s Enrich Iowa
program. They also receive a Certificate of Accreditation signed by Governor Kim Reynolds,
Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, State Librarian Michael Scott, and Iowa Commission of
Libraries Chair Zachary Stier.
For more information on the State Library’s accreditation program, and to view the Public Library
Standards, go to https://www.statelibraryofiowa.gov/index.php/libraries/search/accred-stand .
About the LeClaire Community Library
LeClaire Library was founded in 2004 with the support of generous community donors and the
City of LeClaire “to enhance the intellectual, social, and cultural strength of our community.” Our
Summer Reading program is underway, with the theme of “Find Your Voice.” We recently added
Kanopy video streaming service to our digital book and audiobook offerings. Find out more at
www.leclairelibrary.org .
About the State Library of Iowa
The State Library of Iowa actively champions libraries. Our two roles are improving library
services in Iowa and delivering specialized information services to state government and to
Iowans. www.StateLibraryofIowa.gov
