A man smiles, standing in a bookmobile with an open door.

Dan Bryant Takes the Wheel as the Tri County Bookmobile Librarian 

When Dan Bryant saw the job listing for the Tri County bookmobile librarian, he knew he should apply for the job. He remembered the feeling of excitement when he was a child and saw the bookmobile pull up and was greeted by a bookmobile librarian, who was always happy to see him. “I want to do that,” he says. “I
Titles from USL's Professional Development Collection laid out on a desk.

Elevate Your Library Expertise: Check Out the Utah State Library’s Professional Development Collection

Whether you’re a seasoned library director in a bustling city or a new staff member at a rural branch, the landscape of information science is shifting faster than ever. Keeping up with digital literacy, community needs, and the latest in cataloging isn’t just a bonus — it’s a necessity. The Utah State Library understands this. That’s why our training program
Utah-centric books spread out on a white table

Get Your Book Club Buzzing with Utah-Centric Reads

Do you want to start a book club? Are you already a member of a book club looking for your next great read? Do you want to explore stories that are deeply rooted in the history, landscape, and culture of the Beehive State? Then you need to know about Book Buzz, a fantastic, free program from the Utah State Library.
A woman and man smile for the camera. They are under a park pavilion surrounded by books and prizes for summer reading.

North Logan Library – Quality Library 2024 

North Logan Library staff members Heidi Taylor and Seth Huber wrap up the Summer Reading Social.
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A Newsletter with History

By Faye D. Fischer The Utah State Library newsletter has a history that spans over 62 years. The newsletter is a journey in ever advancing technology. Going from a hand drawn banner printed and stapled together, to a bound edition using the best computer graphics the 80s had to offer, to a pdf electronic file, to an email format delivered