The purpose of this Association shall be to advance the common library interest; to promote the organization and development of better library service in the State of Idaho; and to foster a friendly relationship among all those interested in library service.

Educational

• Conferences
• Workshops

Publications and guides

• Annual membership directory
• Idaho bibliographies
• Idaho Librarian (quarterly)
• Legislative newsletter
• ILA purpose brochure [PDF]

Divisions and Committees

• Divisions
  • Academic & Special Libraries
  • Educational Media Division
  • Public Libraries
  • Trustees & Friends
• Committees
  • Intellectual Freedom Committee
  • Membership Committee
  • Public Relations Committee
  • Scholarships and Awards Committee
  • And more...

Advocacy

• Adult literacy
• Intellectual freedom
• Library legislation
• Library funding
• Library service for all Idaho citizens
• Speakers' Network

Awards

• Idaho Book Award
• Legislative Honor Roll
• Legislator of the Year
• Librarian of the Year
• Special Services to Libraries
• Trustee of the Year

Scholarships

• Awards to further library education (1 - 4 given annually)
• Gardner Hanks Scholarship

Affiliations

• American Library Association
• Pacific Northwest Library Association