This week's new Indiana library jobs
Public Library and Federal Programs Consultant
Indiana State Library
Beekeeping, building, experiments and more
Bicknell-Vigo Township Public Library
Camden library surveying patrons
Camden-Jackson Township Public Library
New programs planned at Eckhart Public Library
Eckhart Public Library
Indiana library exhibits photographs of Elizabeth Hannah '06
Greentown Public Library
Local authors promote books at Hammond library
Hammond Public Library
Talking Book and Braille Library stopping in Brazil
Indiana State Library
A hidden gem at the library
Indiana State Library
Library to hold book sale
Noble County Public Library
Library offer passes to Indiana State Museum
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
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The Indiana State Library (ISL) will host the Indiana
Genealogy and Local History Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in downtown
Indianapolis from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and the fair is
open to the general public.
Genealogy and local history organizations, as well as
commercial vendors and libraries, are invited to share information about their
available resources, promote membership, recruit volunteers and sell their
publications and products. There is no exhibitor fee. To apply contact
Stephanie Asberry. Visit the library's event page for more information on the Genealogy and Local History Fair.
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Since Jan. 30, 2017, Chris Marshall has been the digital collections
coordinator for the Indiana Division at the Indiana State Library. He's
previously held positions at Conner Prairie, the Indianapolis Museum of
Art, the Indiana State Museum and the Indianapolis Public Library
(IndyPL). Recently, he took time to answer some questions and here are
the responses.
Describe some of your work duties?
I answer
reference questions, either in person or by email or chat, but the
biggest part of my job is digitizing materials from the Indiana
Division’s collection and building digital collections.
How does this job compare to previous jobs?
When I worked at the Indiana State Museum, I worked with objects in the
Decorative Arts Collection. This was in the pre-digital world. I also
curated a major exhibit about early 19th century furniture and architecture. This required researching and searching for furniture in the collections.
This
position reminds me of part of my previous job at IndyPL's Central
Library. Here, I’m focusing on the digital access of the collections by
providing information and research materials to patrons all over the
world. I often wonder how many people in Frankton, New Zealand might be
researching something in Frankton, Indiana. I don’t really know if they
are, but it amazes me that just twenty years ago, the access would have
been limited and required more time and patience.
Educational background?
I have a B.A. in American History and French from Ball State University.
I have an M.A. in Museum Studies, also known as Historical
Administration, from Eastern Illinois University, with an internship at
the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Last but not least, I got my Master of
Library Science at IUPUI/Indiana University.
Read the full interview here.
The
Professional Development Office (PDO) of the Indiana State Library is thrilled to announce the addition of almost 20 new book club kits to their collection.
PDO is looking for volunteers to help process these kits so they will be ready for fall circulation. Processing mainly consists of applying book covers. PDO welcomes volunteers from both public and school libraries and no experience is required.
Two all-day sessions, on July 7 and July 27, will be offered. The all-day events include the processing party, a round table discussion eligible for one LEU, provided lunch, snacks and a tour of the state library.
The July 7 round table topic will be: School & Public Library Partnerships/Book Clubs. Register here.
The July 27 round table topic will be: Summer Reading Wrap-Up/Back-to-School/Book Clubs. Register here.
Parking is free. Contact Beth Yates, children's consultant, via email or at (317) 234-5649 for more details.
The Genealogy Division of the Indiana State Library is currently offering family history tours.
These tours are not a "how-to-research" session. Instead, this is an opportunity to have
an in-depth tour of the facility's genealogical holdings.
Learn where different family history resources are located on the first
and second floors of the state library. This is a free
orientation tour, geared toward genealogists and family historians.
Tours are available by request. Request a tour for as little as two people or for a larger group. The library can
accommodate most requests or appointments. To schedule your orientation
tour please call (317) 232-3689.
Registration for this year's "The Difference is You: Staff Transform Libraries" conference is now open. The conference, which features sessions on elevating and transforming libraries, will be held on July 20, 2017 at the Indianapolis Public Library’s
Central Library at 40 E. St. Clair Street in Indianapolis from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. EST.
Registration data, including name, email address, mailing address and library/institution information can be emailed to Kimberly Brown-Harden of the Indiana State Library. The cost of this one-day conference is $25, which includes lunch. Registration closes on July 10.
For session information, and to make a nomination for the annual Difference is You Award recipient, visit the conference information page here.
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Evergreen Indiana - Local Administration
When: June 8, 2017, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Library
Library Trends and Hot Topics: Services to LGBTQ
When: June 13, 2017, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Virtual Conference
Book Processing Party & Round Table Discussion
When: July 7, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Library
Interlocal Agreements
When: July 26, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Book Processing Party and Round Table Discussion
When: July 27, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Library
Train the INSPIRE Trainer
When: Aug. 1, 2017, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Westfield Washington Public Library
Just Ask: Partnerships that Provide Funding and Opportunity
When: Aug. 9, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Train the INSPIRE Trainer
When: Aug. 10, 2017, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Crown Point community Library
Every Child Ready to Read 2.0
When: Aug. 11, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Pike County Public Library
Maker Space Petting Zoo
When: Aug. 21, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Jennings County Public Library
Graphic Design for Libraries Series: Elements of Design
When: Aug. 23, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Virtual Conference
Graphic Design for Libraries Series: Introduction to GIMP
When: Aug. 30, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Virtual Conference
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.
World Environment Day
Monday, June 5, 2017 was World Environment Day (WED), an
annual global event sponsored by the United Nations since 1972. This year’s
theme is Connecting
People to Nature, which encourages people to spend time outside exploring
and interacting nature rather than sitting indoors at our desks. Canada
is the host country this year and has planned a Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
for the weekend of WED. For news and social media about WED, see UN Environment.
LGBT Pride Month
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride
Month resulting from the Stonewall riots in New York City in June of 1969. The
U.S. Library of Congress recognizes the month with a brief history, explanation and resources for researchers. The Law Library of
Congress provides access to further government documents and legal research
including executive
orders and presidential proclamations issued since 1998. For more
government information regarding LGBT communities, check out the Youth.gov LGBTQ website which covers
terms and concepts, behavioral health, homelessness, juvenile justice, education,
transitioning to adulthood and celebrations. MedlinePlus provides a robust GLBT
Health webpage with references to the latest health news, related issues,
updated statistics and research, clinical trials and more. The U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention and SAMHSA also have webpages devoted to LGBT Youth Resources
and LGBT
Behavioral Health Equity. See the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Patient Care Services for LGBT
Veteran Care.
Registration for the 2018 Indiana Poetry Out Loud (POL) contest is still open.
Poetry
Out Loud is a national recitation contest presented by the National
Endowment for the Arts that is open to all high school students and
conducted in all 50 states.
The Indiana portion of the event is sponsored by the Indiana State Library and the Indiana Arts Commission.
Participation
is free. POL builds students' speaking skills, helps develop
appreciation for poetry and increases self-confidence and poise. POL
also provides scholarship prizes.
Schools can register here.
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