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We are thrilled to announce that Summit County Library has been awarded the 2024 Quality Library Award, a prestigious honor that recognizes outstanding dedication and service in Utah’s libraries. This award is a testament to the hard work and innovation of Library Director Daniel Compton and his entire staff. Summit County Library has gone above and beyond to expand access

Congratulations to Duchesne County Library for earning the Quality Library Award for 2024. This prestigious award recognizes Utah libraries that go above and beyond.  “Applying for the Quality Library Award pushed us beyond our comfort zone, particularly in online marketing,” said Library Director Dan Mauchley, explaining what the recognition means to him and his team. “We view the qualifications for

Congratulations to Smithfield Public Library for earning the 2024 Quality Library Award! This is a major recognition for Utah libraries that show exceptional dedication and service to their communities.  From a temporary reading room in a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house in 1915, to now – Smithfield citizens have a rich history of prioritizing library services.

Congratulations Minersville Public Library for earning the 2024 Quality Library Award! This prestigious award recognizes Utah libraries that go above and beyond.  “Minersville Public Library is the heart of our town, a welcoming hub for everyone from toddlers to seniors,” says Library Director Shannon Terry. “It’s a place where kids discover the magic of reading, teens find resources and support,

Many Utah librarians currently offer nature resources, but Salt Lake City Public Library has a specific librarian assigned to facilitating seed libraries and garden spaces.

Congratulations to Helper City Library for earning the Quality Library Award for 2024. The Quality Library Award is presented to Utah libraries that go above and beyond. In a town with a population of around 2,200, Helper City Library is essential to the community. The library is part of the Utah State Library Beehive Library Consortium, offering access to research

Congratulations to Tremonton City Library for earning the Quality Library Award for 2024.  The Quality Library Award is presented to Utah libraries that go above and beyond. “This shows that all our efforts to serve the community we live in is important and worthwhile. I love that the staff get this recognition for all their hard work and dedication.” says

This year, a record number of libraries were awarded the Quality Library Award. This prestigious award is presented to Utah libraries that exhibit exemplary standards in multiple facets of library service, including a commitment to serving patrons and enhancing the quality of life in their communities. Congratulations to the 28 Utah libraries awarded the Quality Library Award for outstanding service

The Utah State Library offers a variety of tools and training for Utah libraries and their staff. We offer so many great library services, some of them have been overlooked. Read on to discover our services that will help your library career, patrons, and community.  Here are six Utah State Library services Utah’s librarians need to know about:  Up your

by Faye D. Fischer In celebration of Women’s History Month we wanted to take a look at some of the women who shaped the library profession. It may seem that librarianship has always been a female dominated profession, but access to the profession had to be earned. According to a census taken by the Oxford University Press “Today, 83 percent

by Faye D. Fischer January; the month named after the Roman god of beginnings and transitions. This moniker makes it sound like it should be magical opportunity to rejuvenate and set goals. Yet, in our corner of the world it is also the darkest, coldest, and bleakest month of the year—which feels more like a call for sweat pants, and

by Faye D. Fischer Thanksgiving is here! Hopefully you can find a little quiet time for reflection in the whirlwind of the holiday and focus on all there is to be grateful for. I notice that I always feel a little bit better when I think about what I have instead of what I don’t. Research on gratitude is still