Program and Marketing Director
Anderson Public Library
Circulation Manager
Morgan County Public Library
Reference and Instruction Librarian
University of Saint Francis
User Services Technician (part-time)
University of Saint Francis
Reference Services Librarian (part-time)
Washington Carnegie Public Library
Allen County Public Library had a busy year in 2016
Allen County Public Library
Big changes for little ones at Anderson library
Anderson Public Library
Author of "My Secret Bully" to visit Elkhart next week
Elkhart Public Library
Wellfield Botanic Gardens teams with Elkhart Public Library on children's programs
Elkhart Public Library
Students to join library's Battle of the Books
Elkhart Public Library
ReadIN at Central Library celebrates language, literacy
Indianapolis Public Library
Free remote control vehicle exhibit set at library
Jackson County Public Library
Library now home to Bicentennial memorabilia
Knox County Public Library
La Porte County Public Library re-opens their doors to the community
La Porte County Public Library
Friends of the Linton Library active once again: Collecting books for babies born at GCGH
Linton Public Library
Library expansion stalled, petitions dismissed
Nappanee and Wakarusa public libraries
4-H Association presents books to county libraries, museum
Washington Carnegie Public Library
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The Indiana Library Leadership Academy (InLLA) has scheduled two leadership webinars for the month of April.
On April 12, 2017 at 12 p.m., Connie Scott, director of the McMillen Library at Indiana Tech, will present Servant Leadership, a webinar that discuss servant leadership, which means you’re a ‘servant’
first. Servant Leaders focus on the needs of others, especially team
members and staff before your own needs.
On April 20, 2017, at 11:30 a.m., Michelle Bradley, manager of member engagement for Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS), will present Leadership vs. Management, a webinar dedicated to the differences between leadership and management.
Both webinars are eligible for one LEU each. For more information, click here.
The Tippecanoe County Public Library (TCPL) announces the retirement of
longtime employee Amy Paget. Paget's 25-year career at TCPL began in 1991 at the
Albert A. Wells Memorial Library. In 2004, Paget became the assistant county librarian. Additional responsibilities over the years included head of youth services and head of extension services.
“TCPL has greatly benefited from the breadth of skills, professional
expertise, and integrity Amy Paget brings to her work and our operations. Many
say Amy is a ‘jack of all trades,’ but she is a consummate professional who
really helped TCPL day-to-day operations flow smoothly,” said County Librarian Jos
N. Holman.
On her final day at work, Wednesday,
April 12, 2017, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the public is invited to share memories and
good wishes with Paget. This casual event occurs in the Friends of TCPL
Conference Room at the Downtown Library located at 627 South St., Lafayette, IN, 47901. Refreshments will be served.
To learn more about TCPL, visit their website or call (765) 429-0100.
On Tuesday, April 18, 2017, the Midwest
Pages to Prisoners Project and IUPUI Museum Studies Department will be hosting
a workshop titled “Pages to Prisons.” Coinciding with the exhibit “States of
Incarceration” at the Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) Central Branch, this workshop will discuss
how libraries can help those who are incarcerated. The topics of the
workshop will cover how libraries can organize book drives for people who are
incarcerated, navigating jail and library partnerships and how to
serve people coming out of prison.
The
workshop will be held in the Riley Meeting Room at the IndyPL Central Branch from
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Participants will earn 2 LEUs for
this workshop. Anyone interested can register by calling (317) 275-4807.
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Teachingbooks.net is featuring poets Chris Raschka and Kwame Alexander.
In this four-minute mini-documentary, Chris Raschka performs and shows how he illustrated concrete poems in "A Poke in the I." He also discusses the way he paints musical phrases in several of his books, including "Mysterious Thelonious" and "Charlie Parker Played Be Bop."
In a short audio interview, Kwame Alexander introduces and shares some of the backstory for creating "The Crossover." Brown also shares a basketball-related except from his book.
Access to Teachingbooks.net is provided to Indiana residents via INSPIRE, courtesy of the Indiana State Library.
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Light Up Your Early Literacy Programs with the Firefly Award
When: March 29, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Virtual Conference
Evergreen Indiana Annual Conference
When: March 31, 2017, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Library
SRCS Training
When: April 4, 2017, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
Introduction to VR at Your Library
When: April 4, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Virtual Conference
Every Child Ready to Read 2.0
When: April 5, 2017, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Wabash Carnegie Public Library
Quantum Leap: STEM Opportunities for Libraries
April 6, 2017, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Virtual Conference
Discovery to Delivery VII: Exploring New Pathways to Sharing
When: April 7, 2017, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Indianapolis Public Library Central Branch
Bed Bug Boot Camp
When: April 13, 2017, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Virtual
Free Book Giveaway for Nonprofits
When: April 17, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Indianapolis Public Library Services Center
From Peer to Leader: Navigating the Pitfalls of the First-Time Supervisor
When: April 19, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Virtual Conference
Building on the success of last year’s Hoosier Women at Work conference, the
Indiana Historical Bureau and the Indiana State Library are proud to host
“Hoosier Women at Work: Science, Technology, and Medicine,” a women’s history
symposium, on April 1, 2017, at the Indiana State Library and Historical
Building in downtown Indianapolis.
This one-day conference will explore and expand the knowledge of women’s
contributions to Indiana’s science, technology, and medical fields via
speakers, presentations and panel discussions. Sessions are LEU approved. Click here to register.
Welcome
to the Government Information Minute. Every week government information
librarians at the Indiana State Library cover current resources on governmental
data at the state, national and international levels; all to keep public
well-informed. Follow the Indiana State Data Center on Facebook and Twitter and feel free to leave comments
and suggestions.
April marks the start of Autism Awareness Month. One in 68 children have been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD). ASD is a developmental disability that can cause significant social,
communication and behavioral challenges. State and federal government agencies
provide extensive information to help educate and improve autism awareness.
The U.S. Department of
Health & Human Services provides a thorough overview of autism,
including tips to identify the signs autism. The Centers for Disease, Control and Prevention provide a helpful factsheet, as well as
information relating to screenings and
diagnosis. Medicaid
provides information relating to services for those with autism. At the state
level, the Autism Society of Indiana
includes local resources relating to autism.
The Autism
Society is the leading organization for the promotion of autism awareness. National
Autism Awareness Month provides the ideal setting for educating, promoting,
raising awareness of autism and acceptance.
For more information on autism, please visit the National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the U.S. National
Library of Medicine.
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