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Mitchell Community Public Library
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Wells County Public Library
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Moody's Downgrades Allen County Public Library, IN's Lease Bonds, Ser. 2004&2005 to Aa3; Confirms Aa3 on Lease Bonds, Ser. 2012
Allen County Public Library
Local authors, professors celebrate Indiana Bicentennial through literature
Ball State University, Bracken Library
Hoosier author will frame state's history with its future
Bartholomew County Public Library
Bloomfield Library's renovation nearly complete
Bloomfield Library
Presentation will reveal Elkhart County's role in freeing slaves
Goshen Public Library
Art of equine: Horse-lovers draw, paint majestic animals
Greenwood Public Library
Local quilt to be highlight at Hoosier Homecoming
Indiana State Library
Southport Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library to celebrate its grand re-opening
Indianapolis Public Library
Out with the old, in with the new at the library
Kendallville Public Library
KHCPL receives grant from Duke Energy Foundation
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
'Noblesville' author to speak
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
Workshop to teach about backyard habitat
Muncie Public Library
North Madison libraries consider their future as circulation declines
North Madison County Public Library System
Bicentennial art exhibit on display at library
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
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The Indiana State Library will host the annual Indiana
Genealogy and Local History Fair in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, October
22, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the
general public. This year’s theme is “200 Years of My Indiana Home,” examining
the lives and times of Hoosiers throughout the years and exploring the homes
and neighborhoods in which they lived. Attendees will learn how to
incorporate local history, architecture, house history, and maps and other land
record resources into their family research. The following fabulous door prizes
will be given away:
- 1 annual World Explorer individual memberships to Ancestry.com
- 1 annual Newspapers.com subscription
- 1 annual Fold3.com subscription
- 1 annual AncestryAcademy.com subscription
- 1 AncestryDNA kit
- and more!
Each
session (there will be four sessions) is worth 1 LEU. To receive LEUs,
register via email at crward@library.in.gov.
Bring along
photographs to be scanned during the fair by the Indiana Album, a non-profit
organization that copies, catalogs, and shares history photographs of Indiana
from all eras. The project, endorsed by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission,
seeks images of buildings, businesses, churches, clubs, schools, and
interesting people. See their web page (www.indianaalbum.com) to learn more,
discover how to submit your own scans, or to view over 5,000 images scanned so
far.
For more information, see our Events page.
The Indiana Young Readers Center at the
State Library was officially opened on Thursday, October 6 at an event
featuring special guest speakers and an open house for attendees.
The evening began with State Librarian,
Jacob Speer, welcoming guests and introducing the speakers. Dr. Robert Barcus spoke on behalf of the
Indiana State Library Foundation, a large contributor of funding for the
Center. Executive Director of the
Indiana Bicentennial Commission, Perry Hammock, spoke about the many
Bicentennial Legacy Projects, including the IN Young Readers Center, across the
state. Karen Jaffe, head of the Library
of Congress Young Readers Center, read aloud a letter of congratulations from
Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress.
Indiana author April Pulley Sayre performed the “Indiana Chant”, which
she penned in honor of the state’s 200th birthday and is featured in
the IN Young Readers Center. State
Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz concluded the speaking
ceremony by sharing her support and enthusiasm for libraries and the promotion
of literacy to our state’s youth.
Superintendent Glenda Ritz and Dr.
Robert Barcus then officially opened the Indiana Young Readers Center following
a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Guests
enjoyed an open house with refreshments and music by harpist, Abigail
Acosta. Children got their pictures
taken with Garfield and Clifford characters and received gift bags that
included a free book, bookmarks, and more.
The Indiana State Library is the first
state library to open such a center for youth.
The IN Young Readers Center houses a collection of print and Braille
books by Indiana authors/illustrators.
The newly installed exhibits include interactive activities for visitors
to learn more about Indiana authors, Genealogy, Indiana history, and more!
The IN Young Readers Center is open
Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30, and Saturday 10:00-4:00.
On Thursday, October 27th, the State Library will be hosting an all-day free Human Resources conference taking attendees through the lifecycle of an employee (job application through separation) from a legal perspective. Speakers from Ice Miller, LLP will cover laws and best practices with regard to hiring, wage and hour compliance, medical issues in the work place, employee performance, and more. This conference is for public library directors, trustees, human resources professionals, and supervisors. To register for this event click here.
The Society of Indiana Archivists 2016 Fall workshop is for those interested in providing
greater access to their unique, locally hosted digital archival collections
through inclusion in the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) and/or
Indiana Memory. The presenters will guide participants in structuring existing
metadata to conform to DPLA and Indiana Memory standards and the training will
be geared towards the needs of archival institutions. This session will also be
tailored to the content management systems in use by attendees, so whether you
use CONTENTdm, PastPerfect, or another content management system, facilitators
will provide tools to help you unveil your archives to the world.
The day will include the following:
- Introduction to DPLA and Indiana Service Hub
- Understanding IM DPLA metadata documentation
- Using CONTENTdm mapping recommendations
- Using IM DPLA Metadata Mapping Tool
- Understanding copyright and DPLA
- Other tools available to help with metadata
To enable a hands-on experience, participants will be
encouraged to bring sample datasets (spreadsheets, for example) and credentials
for accessing their content management systems online enabling them to examine
mapping options and export data for testing with mapping tools Participants
will work in homogeneous groups to discuss and come up with answers together.
When: Friday, October 28, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM -
4:30 PM
Where: Hodge Hall at Indiana University (Bloomington,
Indiana)
Cost: $25 for student members, $35 for
individual/institutional/retired/volunteer members, $55 for non-members (includes
a light breakfast and beverages)
Registration: To register for this workshop, please visit
the event page by clicking here.
For specifics about the schedule, location and parking click here.
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Hello, and welcome to the Government Information Minute.
This bi-weekly column is brought to you by the Government Information Librarians at the Indiana State Library. We cover current resources on Govt Info at local, state, national, and international levels. It’s all for you, to keep you updated and well-informed! Suggestions and comments welcome. Check out more Indiana Govt Info updates on Facebook and Twitter.
Back in 2001, the U.S. Congress first passed a resolution to
commemorate October as Family History Month. Genealogists continue to celebrate
every October.
Below are highlights of federal agencies that support and promote genealogical
research.
The National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA) was created by Congress in 1934 to preserve
and care for the most valuable records created by the
U.S. Federal government for both historical reasons and legal requirements. Some
of those records may contain clues about your family's history, and NARA has
organized a guide, Resources for Genealogists. Of
particular interest are microfilmed NARA
records which have been digitized in partnership Ancestry.com, Fold3.com,
and Familysearch.org. Check out all of NARA’s resource links on the left side
of the page. Attend the National Archives’ 2016 Virtual Genealogy
Fair on October 26 & 27, 2016 (Wednesday & Thursday), in this free two-day,
virtual Genealogy Fair via YouTube webcast. Missed out? The Virtual Fairs for
the years 2013,
2014, and 2015 are archived with sessions and presentation materials
available. Additional Know Your Records
events show how to use U.S. government records at NARA for historical and
genealogical research by watching the
videos on YouTube.
The Library of
Congress (LOC) was established by statute in 1800, and it has one of the
world's premier collections of U.S. and foreign genealogical and local
historical publications. Get expert advice about the Local History and Genealogy Reference
Services provided by the Humanities and Social Sciences Division. Learn
about the LOC collections by viewing online video research
orientations. View the digitized copies of materials on U.S. history from
the LOC collections through the American
Memory digital collection.
The National
Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), an independent federal agency created
in 1965, is one of the largest funders of humanities
programs in the U.S. The list of digitization
and research projects that you may find useful or have already utilized,
includes:
The
African-American Families Database maps the journey of African-American
families before and after the Civil War with genealogical records from
Albemarle County, Virginia.
Chronicling
America: Historic American Newspapers allows you to search and view U.S.
newspaper pages from 1836-1922, plus it is totally free to access.
Dictionary of American
Regional English (DARE) will help you figure out the meanings and origins
of local vocabulary and phrases.
The Papers of
the War Department 1784 to 1800 collection unites copies of the lost files
of the War Department into a digital archive, reassembling this invaluable
historical resource about the early federal government.
The National Park
Service hosts a database, The Civil
War Soldiers and Sailors System (CWSS), which contains information about the men who served
in the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War. Other information on
the site includes histories of regiments, battles, Medals of Honor recipients,
war monuments, selected prisoner-of-war records, and National Cemetery records.
Make
sure to check out state libraries, public libraries, state archives, and other organizations to find Family
History Month events and unique resources near you. Happy family history trails
to you!
Evergreen Indiana Regional Roundtable - Southeast Indiana
When: Thursday, October 20, 2016, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Jackson County Public Library
Evergreen Indiana Regional Roundtable - Central Indiana
When: Friday, October 21, 2016, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
ISL Genealogy & Local History Fair
When: Saturday, October 22, 2016, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Indiana State Library
Get Gaming in your Library
When: Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Webinar
Welcome to WorkOne
When: Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Webinar
Human Resource Training
When: October 27, 2016, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Indiana State Library
Evergreen Indiana Regional Roundtable - Southwest Indiana
When: Friday, October 28, 2016, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Spencer County Public Library
Society of Indiana Archivists 2016 Fall Workshop
When: October 28, 2016, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Where: Hodge Hall at Indiana University (Bloomington, Indiana)
Bookkeeping Annual Report Workshop
When: Wednesday, November 2, 2016, 10:30 1m - 4:00 pm
Where: Indiana State Library, or Webinar
ILF Annual Conference
When: November 9-10
Where: Indianapolis Marriott East
Bookkeeping Annual Report Workshop
When: Wednesday, November 15, 2016, 10:30 1m - 4:00 pm
Where: Indiana State Library, or Webinar
Spreading the Word: Taking Early Literacy messages to the Street
When: November 17, 2016, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Webinar
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