Wednesday Word │December 7, 2016

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Indiana library jobs

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Library Director
Bourbon Public Library

Indiana Room Clerk (part-time)
Hamilton East Public Library

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


In the news

Indiana Library News


Discovering the wild heritage of the 19th state
Crawfordsville District Public Library

All aboard: Library patrons enjoy annual event
Jackson County Public Library

Library host CDC's bicentennial tribute
Jasper County Public Library

Little Makers bring stories to life with crafts
Monroe County Public Library

Local club to be host of 10th annual chess open
Monroe County Public Library

MPL director reflects on 21 years of library changes
Muncie Public Library

MPL names Muncie native as new director
Muncie Public Library

Two artists' works being feature this month at Vigo library
Vigo County Public Library


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PLAC card fee to remain unchanged in 2017

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The Indiana Library & Historical Board (ILHB) voted unanimously on Dec. 2, 2016 to keep the cost of the Public Library Access Card (PLAC) at $65 effective Jan. 1, 2017. 

The PLAC program allows library patrons to purchase a card which permits them to borrow materials directly from any public library in Indiana.

Any individual who holds a valid Indiana public library card may obtain a PLAC card. The cost of the card is $65 and each card is valid for 12 months after being issued.

The Indiana State Library collects the revenue from the sale of these cards and places it in a designated fund account for the PLAC program. After the end of the calendar year, the money is distributed back to libraries on the basis of net loans.


82nd anniversary of Indiana State Library building dedication

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Dec. 7, 2016 marks the 82nd anniversary of the dedication of the Indiana State Library (ISL) building.

According to a Nov. 1, 1934 article in Greencastle's The Daily Banner, the dedication of the "new million dollar State library and historical building" was scheduled to take place on Dec.7, 1934. The building was presented to the state by Herbert Kenney, building commission chairman. Gov. Paul V. McNutt was also in attendance.

The ISL website states, "The plan and design for the Indiana State Library and Historical Building, guided by a fine imagination and drawn with a firm hand, avoids completely the confused expression so common to many similar buildings."

The website also expresses that the building's "beauty is a matter of proportion rather than of applied ornament."

For more information on the history and architecture of the state library building, please click here.


Visit the Indiana Historical Bureau’s new online shop

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The Indiana Historical Bureau (IHB) recently launched its brand new online shop. Previously, all orders were made by phone, so here is your chance to purchase your favorite Indiana-related items online. In the online shop you will find souvenirs such as Indy 500 stickers, Indiana coasters, state flags and historic Indiana postcards, in addition to some of the more popular book titles. You can even find items made by Indiana artists online. Due to the amount of titles found in the IHB’s gift shop, not all are available online.

Over the last year, IHB’s staff has been working to curate a collection of Indiana and Indianapolis-themed souvenirs, artisan crafts and gifts to go along with their existing collection of Indiana-related titles. If there is something you’d like to see in the shop, please don’t hesitate to make a suggestion.

The IHB’s physical storefront is located inside the Indiana State Library on the first floor, just west of the Ohio St. entrance, and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every weekday.  

You can visit the online storefront here.

For more information about the IHB, please visit here.


Meet Kim Blaha, new director of the Syracuse Public Library

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Sarah Wright/The Mail-Journal

Paula Newcom, Indiana State Library’s Northeast regional coordinator, recently spoke with new Syracuse Public Library director, Kim Blaha. Blaha has previously worked at several libraries in northern Indiana. “It was really cool to learn that she was a music major in college and plays the French horn, one of my favorite instruments,” Newcom said.

Paula Newcom:  Are you from the area? If not, where are you from originally?
Kim Blaha: I was born in Indiana, but grew up in the Southeast suburbs of Chicago. I have lived in Ohio, Oregon, Wisconsin and now Indiana.

PN: What inspired you to work in libraries?
KB: I have always loved the library and believe it is a calling for me.

PN: What is your favorite thing about working for your library?
KB: My favorite thing about working for my library is the opportunity to be constantly creative. I love solving problems and learning new things. I also enjoy sharing my discoveries with others, whether it is a great book, a cool app or a form I developed to make record-keeping more streamlined.

PN: What is your favorite book?
KB: Currently, my favorite book is "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr. That will probably change next month. The book I’ve read the most times is "The Hobbit." I usually read that once a year.

PN: If you could have dinner with any three famous people in recorded history, who would they be and why?
KB: I would like to have dinner with Ralph Vaughn Williams, because I love his music; President Obama, because I would love to know what it is like to be the head of a country and keep your sense of humor; and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to find out how she managed as a woman and a crusader.

PN: What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at work?
KB: I love the outdoors: reading outside in my hammock, gardening and playing ball with my dog. I play French horn professionally and for relaxation I color or do other creative projects.


Government Information Minute

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 government information 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 government information updates on Facebook and Twitter.


Indiana turns 200 years old

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On this Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, Indiana turns 200 years old. Throughout this year, the Indiana Division of the Indiana State Library has been highlighting historical events with the project “This Week in Indiana History.” Created to promote resources found within the Indiana Collection, the project was officially endorsed as a Bicentennial Legacy Project by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. For the week of December 11 through 17, Indiana Statehood was the obvious choice for the week’s historical event. You can view the event here. The process that Indiana Territory followed to become a state can be traced with several historical government documents, including the Memorial to Congress from Dec. 11, 1815, the Enabling Act of April 19, 1816, Indiana’s Constitution and the Congressional Resolution granting statehood on Dec. 11, 1816.

Still can’t get enough Indiana history? Be sure to check out “Hoosier History Highlights,” a source for day-by-day historical events, compiled by the Statehouse Tour Office. Maybe you’re looking for a chance to take part in a Hoosier history event this weekend. You are invited to the grand finale of Indiana’s year-long bicentennial celebrations with the event, “Celebrate Indiana: Ignite the Future.” This free, family event will take place on Statehood Day, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Indiana State Fairgrounds’ Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Admission and parking for the event are free. Make sure to tell parking staff that you are attending "Celebrate Indiana: Ignite the Future." For more information about the event visit www.indiana2016.org or click the event link, “Celebrate Indiana: Ignite the Future.” Check out the list of Bicentennial events still happening around the state here.

Certification and Standards, 2017 & Beyond webinar filled to capacity

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The certification and standards webinar scheduled for Dec. 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. is currently filled to capacity.

An announcement and link will be sent out once the webinar is posted on the Indiana State Library's website for later viewing.

For more information on public library standards, click here.

For more information on certification for Indiana public librarians, click here.


Upcoming workshops & important dates

Evergreen Indiana - Basic Cataloging
When: Dec. 8, 2016, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Indiana State Library

Evergreen Indiana - Local Administration
When: Dec. 8, 2016, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Indiana State Library

INSPIRE Train the Trainer
When: Dec. 8, 2016, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Huntington City-Township Public Library

40th Anniversary of the State Data Center Program
When: Dec. 12, 2016, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Indiana State Library

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Children's)
When: Dec. 13, 2016, 9:00 am - 10:30 am CST
Where: Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

Certification and Standards, 2017 & Beyond
When: Dec. 15, 2016; 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Webinar
Registration is at capacity

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Teen/Adult)
When: Dec. 13, 2016, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm CST
Where: Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Children's)
When: Dec. 16, 2016, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: Kendallville Public Library

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Teen/Adult)
When: Dec. 16, 2016, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Kendallville Public Library

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Children's)
When: Jan. 10, 2017, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: Alexandria-Monroe Public Library

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Teen/Adult)
When: Jan. 10, 2017, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Alexandria-Monroe Public Library

CSLP 2017 Webinar (Early Literacy/School Age)
When: Jan. 12, 2017, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Webinar

CSLP 2017 Webinar (Teen/Adult)
When: Jan. 12, 2017, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Webinar

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Children's)
When: Jan. 30, 2017, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: Mooresville Public Library

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Teen/Adult)
When: Jan 30. 2017, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Mooresville Public Library

CSLP 2017 Webinar (Teen/Adult)
When: Feb. 7, 2017, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Webinar

CSLP 2017 Webinar (Early Literacy/School Age)
When: Feb. 7, 2017, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Webinar

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Children's)
When: Feb. 10, 2017, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: Greensburg-Decatur Public Library

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Teen/Adult)
When: Feb. 10, 2017, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Greensburg-Decatur Public Library

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Children's)
When: Feb. 24, 2017, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: West Lafayette Public Library

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Teen/Adult)
When: Feb. 24, 2017, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: West Lafayette Public Library

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Children's)
When: Mar. 3, 2017, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: Jeffersonville Township Public Library

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Teen/Adult)
When: Mar. 3, 2017, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Jeffersonville Township Public Library

CSLP 2017 Webinar (Early Literacy/School Age)
When: Mar. 8, 2017, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Webinar

CSLP 2017 Webinar (Teen/Adult)
When: Mar. 8, 2017, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Webinar

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Children's)
When: Mar. 13, 2017, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library

Build a Better World: CSLP 2017 (Teen/Adult)
When: Mar. 13, 2017, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library