Officials with the State Library of Iowa have announced that the Atlantic Public Library has met the conditions for State accreditation, as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards 6th Edition.” 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 Terry Branstad and other dignitaries. The accreditation is valid through June 30th, 2920.

Of Iowa’s 544 public libraries, 349 – including the Atlantic Public Library – are accredited. State Librarian Michael Scott said “The Director and Board of Trustees of the Atlantic Public Library and the City of Atlantic, are to be commended for this achievement and their commitment to excellence in public library services for their community.”

For more information on the State Library’s accreditation program, go to www.statelibraryofiowa.org.