This week's new Indiana library jobs
Children's Librarian II
Allen County Public Library
Reference Librarian
Carmel Clay Public Library
Library Resource Sharing Associate
Indiana State University
Humanities Librarian
IUPUI University Library
Director of University Library Services
Marian University
Youth Services Specialist II (part-time)
Muncie Public Library
Library Director
New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library
Library Director
Starke County Public Library
Technical Services Supervisor
Whiting Public Library
Crash kills two in Allen, Whitley counties
Allen County Public Library
'Stories Buildings Tell' program slated at library
Bartholomew County Public Library
Auburn library works to 'not miss a beat'
Eckhart Public Library
Library awarded digitization grant
Frankfort Community Public Library
Finalists chosen for 2017 Indiana Authors Award
Indianapolis Public Library
Library making state fair tickets available
Jackson County Public Library
North Vernon preparing to switch to solar power
Jennings County Public Library
Commissioners help adults with disabilities enter the work force
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
Stop summer slide and keep your child's brain sharp during break
Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library
Logansport man makes living building iconic car
Monticello-Union Township Public Library
Opioid problem growing in local community
Monticello-Union Township Public Library
Hoosier archeologist found the long lost 'Star wars' sets. He wants your help to tell its story.
New Albany-Floyd County Public Library
Library hosts Harry Potter's birthday party
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Which DNA test is for me?
Vigo County Public Library
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On July 2, 2017, the Eckhart Public Library was seriously damaged in an arson-related fire.
While the library is insured, many expenses will not be covered by insurance. For those interested in helping to restore the facility, the Eckhart Public Library is accepting donations.
According to the library, "Donations are currently the best way to help the library recover."
A fund has been established at the Community Foundation of DeKalb
County. Checks can be mailed to the Community Foundation, P.O. Box 111,
Auburn, Indiana 46706, dropped off at the Community Foundation, 700
S. Main St. or people can give online.
Funds raised by the Friends of the Library's July book sale, taking place on July 12-15, will also help the library recover.
For more information, visit the library's donation page.
The Newton County Public
Library, the Brook-Iroquois-Washington Public Library, the Goodland-Grant
Township Public Library and the Kentland-Jefferson Township Public Library have chosen to serve
as Local Champions for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Launched in 1995 in east Tennessee, Parton's vision was to foster a love of reading
among her county’s preschool children and their families by providing them with
the gift of a specially-selected book each month. By mailing high-quality, age-appropriate
books directly to their homes each month she wanted children to be excited
about books and to feel the magic that books can create. Moreover, she wanted to ensure that every
child would have books in the home, regardless of the family’s income.
According to the Imagination Library’s website,
over 1,600 communities provide Imagination Library to over 1,065,000 children
each and every month in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United
Kingdom.
“I’ve been aware of the program for some time,
but I needed to find funding,” stated Newton County Public Library Director
Mary K. Emmrich. “This program is over
and above what any public library is funded to provide, and it goes well beyond
the boundaries of our public libraries. By providing this to children throughout Newton County, and with all
four library systems working together to manage the program, it is our hope
that all children throughout the county will develop the lifelong love of
reading.”
To date, the libraries have received about two-thirds of
the funding needed to support the project for the next five years.
Registration for children to receive books will
begin at this year’s Newton County Fair, July 10-15,
in the Commercial Building. After the fair, parents may register their children at any public library in Newton
County or online.
Read more about the Imagination Library here. Visit the Newton County Public Library's website here.
After nearly a year of construction, the Orleans Public
Library in Orleans, Ind. is pleased to announce its grand opening celebration on Thursday,
July 27, 2017. A reception featuring special guests and sponsor
recognition will begin at 6 p.m. and the community will be able to tour the
facility until 9 p.m. Desserts will be available throughout the
evening. The public is invited to join the library as they celebrate their spectacular new
facility.
The main floor of the original Carnegie building was renovated with a new
ceiling, LED lighting, carpet, new drywall and fresh paint. Coming off the
rear of the original building is a new addition that almost doubles the space
of the old library. The new building includes a new circulation area,
computer lab, teen and children’s areas and office space.
The basement in the old library transitioned from the children's department to
meeting and classroom space and now features a kitchenette, new carpet and LED lighting. The new addition basement features new restrooms, storage rooms, water
fountains, and a large foyer. All levels of the library are now
accessible by elevator.
Visit the Orleans Public Library website here.
Join Indiana University (IU) extern Trevor Oakerson on Wednesday, July 26 from 10-11 a.m. for a live webinar as he discusses interlocal agreements.
In
this webinar Oakerson will discuss how Indiana libraries on the state
border can serve out-of-state non-residents. He will also discuss partnering with a neighboring township to provide
library service to the unserved residents of that township.
This webinar is eligible for one LEU. Click here for a full description of the webinar. Visit the event registration page here. If you have any questions, contact Sylvia Watson of the Indiana State Library.
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Interlocal Agreements
When: July 26, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Train the INSPIRE Trainer
When: Aug. 1, 2017, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Westfield Washington Public Library
Jumping Ship from Public to Academic: What to Expect During this Journey
When: Aug. 1, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Virtual Conference
Just Ask: Partnerships that Provide Funding and Opportunity
When: Aug. 9, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Every Child Ready to Read 2.0
When: Aug. 11, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Pike County Public Library
New Director and Refresher Workshop
When: Aug. 15, 2017, 8:20 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Library
Robot Petting Zoo
When: Aug. 17, 2017, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Plymouth 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
Train the INSPIRE Trainer
When: Aug. 23, 2017, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Crown Point community Library
Technology Roundtable: VR in the Library
When: Aug. 24, 2017, 10:20 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Monroe County Public Library
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
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and suggestions.
If getting out on the water this summer is in your plans,
make sure that safety comes first. Summer weather is known to be unpredictable,
and recent floods have left many of Indiana’s lakes, streams and rivers at
higher than normal levels. The Indiana DNR Division of Outdoor Recreation has a
safety checklist and list of
hazards for paddlers to go over before getting out on the water. Have a
plan, check the conditions, know
the rules, and bring the essentials.
Even when water levels are normal, it is essential for all
boaters to check the water data
and daily streamflow conditions, wear personal flotation devices and learn
how to avoid hazards from capsizing, obstacles and low-head dams. According to
the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s low-head dam factsheet, there are more
than 150 of these dams around the state. The term “low-head” does not mean it’s
not dangerous. The drop can be anywhere from one foot to 15 feet, plus a
swollen stream makes it even more dangerous.
Public awareness and safety initiatives of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials
(ASDSO) not only focus on safely living near large reservoir dams, but also highlight
the dangers of boating and fishing near low-head dams. View papers, reports, and guidelines
about low-head dams on the website. ASDSO describes itself as a national
non-profit organization serving state dam safety programs and the broader dam
safety community, including federal dam safety professionals, dam owners and
operators, engineering consultants and managers and others interested in
improving dam safety.
It is important to listen to what local officials are reporting
about high-water conditions and to stay off the water, if requested. Emergency
responders and others are put at risk when common sense and safety guidelines
are not followed. Learn how
to choose a lifejacket from the U.S. Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Division.
Registration is now open for the 2017 Children and Young People's Division (CYPD) conference.
This year's conference will take place on Aug. 27 and 28 at the Indianapolis Marriott East located at 7202 E 21st St. in Indianapolis.
Full conference registration rates are $175 for Indiana Library Federation (ILF) members and $250 for non-members. One day registration is $100 for ILF members and $150 for non-members.
According to ILF, "The
purpose of this division is to encourage cooperation among the
children's and young people's services of various types and sizes of
libraries as found in Indiana and to foster the professional growth of
individual members of this division."
Click here to register. Click here to learn more about the CYPD conference.
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