Enrich Iowa
Forecasted
Enrich Iowa, funded by the State Library of Iowa, supports libraries statewide in expanding resource sharing, access, and service quality through Open Access, Interlibrary Loan, and Direct State Aid.
Funder: State Library of Iowa
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Annual Survey) | June 2027 (Letter of Agreement)
Funding Amounts: Formula-based; typical Direct State Aid awards range from ~$450–$1,200+ per library depending on tier and population. Open Access and ILL reimbursements are per transaction; total pool varies annually.
Summary: State-funded program supporting Iowa libraries to expand access, resource sharing, and service quality through Open Access, Interlibrary Loan Reimbursement, and Direct State Aid.
Key Information: Participation requires annual Letter of Agreement and completion of required surveys/reports; eligibility varies by program and library type.
Description
Enrich Iowa is a statewide initiative administered by the State Library of Iowa, channeling legislative funding into three programs: Open Access, Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Reimbursement, and Direct State Aid. The goal is to expand resource sharing, foster equitable access to materials, and reduce disparities in library services across Iowa. Participating libraries benefit from improved offerings and increased opportunities for Iowans to access information wherever they live, work, or study.
- Open Access: Enables eligible Iowa residents to check out physical materials from nearly 500 participating public and academic libraries statewide.
- Interlibrary Loan Reimbursement: Provides partial reimbursement to libraries for lending materials to other Iowa libraries, supporting statewide resource sharing.
- Direct State Aid: Offers formula-based funding to public libraries meeting quality standards, helping to improve and equalize library services.
