The Wednesday Word 11-12-2014

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Indiana Library Jobs

Jobs


Assistant Director
Alexandria-Monroe Public Library

Children's Services Coordinator
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library

Outreach Services Department Assistant
East Chicago Public Library

Youth Service Department Assistant (Part-Time)
East Chicago Public Library

To see the complete list of current openings listed on the  ISL Continuing Education Jobs Page click here.


Indiana Library News

Is Your Library Making News?


Crown Point Community Library
Friends of the Crown Point Library host Literary Luncheon

Glendale Library
Career Fair to Feature More Than 200 Jobs

Indiana State University, Cunningham Memorial Library
CANDLES, Indiana State to screen 'Girl Rising'

Indiana University
Indiana U Launches Master's Degree for Big Data Specialists

Indianapolis Central Library
Local events to honor veterans

Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
'Back to College Night’ for adults set at Kokomo-Howard County Public Library

Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library & Indianapolis Central Library
From the battlefield to the homefront

Newspaper

If your library has been in the news and you would like the story to be included in the Wednesday Word "Indiana Library News" section, please email the story link to the ISL Communications Director .

Indiana State Library and Net Literacy partner to bring free public access computers

Net Literacy


The Indiana State Library, in partnership with Net Literacy, offers free, rebuilt public access computers to any public or institutional library in Indiana.

In the past, these refurbished computers have included Windows 7, a minimum of 1GB ram, 40GB or larger hard drives, Ethernet cards, antivirus software, and are internet-ready. Flat screen monitors are also available. Quantities are limited and priority will be given to recipients that can arrange to pick up their computers at the Indiana State Library.

Computers are typically offered twice per year. Watch the INPubLib listserv and Wednesday Word for announcements.

Please visit Net Literacy’s website to learn more about the organization and their efforts to improve digital literacy nationwide.


Big Read grants are available for community-wide reading programs.

Big Read


The Big Read is accepting applications from non-profit organizations to develop community-wide reading programs between September 2015 and June 2016. The Big Read is a national program designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and to encourage reading for pleasure and enrichment.
 
Organizations selected to participate in The Big Read receive a grant, educational and promotional materials, and access to online training resources and opportunities. Approximately 75 organizations from across the country will be selected.
 
To review the Guidelines and Application Instructions, visit the Big Read application page. The application deadline is January 28, 2015.
 
Follow The Big Read on twitter for all the latest news: @NEABigRead 
 
If you have any questions you can call Arts Midwest at 612-238-8010 or email them at: thebigread@artsmidwest.org


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Congratulations to Indiana’s Star Libraries

Star Libraries


The following nine Indiana public libraries were recognized as 2014 Star Libraries by Library Journal.

Allen County Public Library
Brook-Iroquois-Washington Public Library
Carmel Clay Public Library
Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library
New Carlisle & Olive Township Public Library
Oxford Public Library
Spencer County Public Library
Waterloo-Grant Township Public Library
Williamsport-Washington Township Public Library

Star Ratings are based on per capita outputs, including circulation, visits, program attendance, and public internet computer use. For more information visit the American's Star Libraries, 104: Top-Rated Libraries website.


Upcoming Workshops & Important Dates


ILF Annual Conference
When: November 17-19, 2014
Where: Marriot East, Indianapolis

Interlibrary Loan Fall Workshop (Morning Session)
When: November 17, 2014
Where Indiana State Library

Interlibrary Loan Fall Workshop (Afternoon Session)
When: November 17, 2014
Where Indiana State Library

Teaching Books Webinar: Booklists and Custom Reading Lists
When: November 18, 2014
Where: Webinar

Teaching Books Webinar: Booklists and Custom Reading Lists
When: November 19, 2014
Where: Webinar

2014 Bookkeeping and Indiana State Library Annual Report Workshop (Repeated)
When: November 20, 2014
Where: Indiana State Library -or- via webinar
Register for in-person workshop 
Register for webinar

Every Child Ready to Read 2.0
When: December 4, 2014
Where: South Whitley Community Public Library

Welcome to Evergreen 2.7
When: December 12, 2014
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Webinar

Welcome to Evergreen 2.7
When: December 15, 2014
Time 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Webinar

Welcome to Evergreen 2.7
When: December 17, 2014
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Webinar

Train the ECRR 2.0 Trainer
When: January 8, 2014
Where: Johnson County Public Library

Every Child Ready to Read 2.0
When: January 15, 2015
Where: Tippecanoe County Public Library

Every Child Ready to Read 2.0
When: February 12, 2015
Where: Brownsburg Public Library

Teaching Books Webinar:  Literacy Connections Across the Curriculum
When: February 17, 2015
Where: Webinar

Teaching Books Webinar:  Literacy Connections Across the Curriculum
When: February 18, 2015
Where: Webinar