Explore & Soar - Overview for Libraries

What is Explore & Soar?

Explore & Soar is a monthly feature on the IVCC library's website that focuses on local libraries. Our goal is to increase awareness of community libraries in the IVCC district and provide online research support to students as they explore the technology and resources that are available to them off campus.

Each month, a presentation featuring a participating library will be created and made available on the IVCC library's website. Explore and Soar presentations include a link, which makes them easy to share with patrons on your library's website or social media accounts. To participate, just complete the online form and we'll reach out to you with additional information.

Can I view an example?

How is Explore and Soar beneficial to my library and patrons?

• Raises awareness of the services and resources that are available to your patrons.
• Assists patrons that may have limited off campus access to computers, wifi, and printing while enrolled in IVCC courses.
• Provides an opportunity for networking and potential future collaboration with other local libraries.

How can my library participate?

1) Complete and submit the Explore & Soar Online Participation Form

• Click here to access the participation form.

 2) Email 3-5 photos of your library and staff

• Photos can be emailed to: stephanie_reeder@ivcc.edu
• Please share a few photos of your library and staff. By emailing images, you agree to allow IVCC and Jacobs Library to use these photos on the Explore & Soar website, IVCC and Jacobs Library social media accounts, and in a presentation that features your library. Adherence to copyright laws and photo release requirements are the responsibility of the submitting library.

3) Respond to any follow up questions 

• The staff at Jacobs Library will email you a message confirming that the information in your form was received.

4) Watch for your library to be featured

• A preview of the finished presentation will be sent to the provided email address before publication.
• Libraries will be featured in the order that their information is received.

5) Share your library's Explore & Soar presentation with patrons

• Explore & Soar presentations include a sharable link. This makes them easy to share on social media and websites. Click on the promotional materials tab for graphics and bookmarks.
• Explore & Soar presentations will remain live for 3 months or longer depending on storage availability.

I still have a few questions. Who should I contact?

Stephanie Reeder

Public Services Librarian

Phone: 815-224-0305

Email: stephanie_reeder@ivcc.edu