This week's new Indiana library jobs
Library Director
Butler Public Library
Manager, Children’s & Youth Services
Carmel Clay Public Library
Allen County Bar Association project collects oral histories from the legal community
Allen County Public Library
Be gentle when cleaning gravestones
Allen County Public Library
Planning to watch the Aug. 21 eclipse in Indy? Here's what you need to know
Indianapolis Public Library
Eclipse viewing party planned at library
Jennings County Public Library
Embracing history: Librarians at forefront of preserving area’s past
Johnson County Museum of History Genealogy Library
Demand high for special eyewear ahead of celestial show
Johnson County Public Library
Library program to explore region's immigration history
Knox County Public Library
La Porte County Genealogical Society holds meeting of August 2017
La Porte County Public Library
Generating creative solutions, sparking civic dialogue with On the Table
Lake County Public Library
Vineyard Bookshelf: Max Eastman, A Life
Lilly Library (Indiana University)
Hammering on: Goshen viral-video artist brings dulcimer style to Logansport
Logansport-Cass County Public Library
Monroe co. library sees collateral effects of drug epidemic
Monroe County Public Library
Watch the eclipse safely at Muncie libraries
Muncie Public Library
Multicultural event planned in Ripley County
Osgood and Tyson public libraries
Have (safe) fun when the sun goes dark
Vigo County Public Library
Reading program finishes with elegant tea
Washington Carnegie Public Library
Evansville law library gets a new librarian and brighter future
William H. Miller Law Library
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On Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, Indiana State Library (ISL) Conservator Rebecca Shindel and ISL Associate Director Connie Bruder made an early morning trip to the Boone County courthouse to retrieve the Boone County Bicentennial Quilt. The quilt had been on display in the courthouse for 41 years.
The quilt, deemed to be in very good shape after four decades of display, was removed from the courthouse for preservation and digitization purposes. The state library plans to digitize the quilt as extensively as possible. After the digitization, the photos will be available to search online via Indiana Memory.
After the digitization and photo uploads are complete, the quilt will be stored at the state library. After a period, it will be available for display and use for local events.
Visit the state library's Indiana Memory site here.
Indiana’s 201st birthday is Dec. 11, 2017 and the Indiana State House Tour Office, in conjunction with the Indiana Center for the Book, is continuing to hold an annual essay competition to commemorate Indiana Statehood Day. Winners of the essay contest are honored at a Statehood Day Celebration at one of four participating locations in downtown Indianapolis.
Group entries and individual entries are accepted each year. Fourth grade teachers are encouraged to use the Center for the Book's lesson plan and previous winners to assist in their participation.
This year's theme is Hoosier Pride. Participants are asked to explore such questions as "What makes you proud to live in Indiana?" and "Is there something special about your city or community that makes you proud to live there?"
For more information, visit the essay website. Contact Suzanne Walker of the Indiana Center for the Book with any questions.
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 and will take place on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the state library.
Participation is free. POL builds students' speaking skills, helps develop appreciation for poetry and increases self-confidence and poise. POL also provides scholarship prizes.
The state's POL website has recently been updated to include new registration and vendor forms, an updated list of past state champions and all important upcoming dates and deadlines. View the updated site here.
Schools can register online here. Schools must register by Nov. 30, 2017 and school winners must register by Jan. 19, 2018.
For information and questions, contact the Poetry Out Loud State Coordinator Angela Downs via email or at (317) 232-3692.
Each year, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) recognizes outstanding libraries and museums that have made significant contributions to improve the well-being of their communities. The winning museums and libraries are presented with the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for community service.
IMLS is now accepting nominations for the 2018 awards. Anyone—an employee, a board member, a member of the public, or an elected official—can nominate an institution. To be considered, the institution must complete and return a nomination form by Oct. 2, 2017.
This year, IMLS is particularly interested in museums and libraries with programs that build community cohesion and serve as catalysts for positive community change, including programs that provide services for veterans and military families, at-risk children and families, the un- and under-employed, and youth confronting barriers to STEM-related employment.
All types of nonprofit libraries and library organizations, associations and consortia are eligible, including academic, school, digital, tribal, and special libraries or archives. Public or private nonprofit museums of any discipline are eligible, including general, art, history, science and technology, children’s, and natural history and anthropology, historic houses and sites, arboretums, nature centers, aquariums, zoos, botanical gardens, and planetariums.
Read IMLS's complete press release here.
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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
Train the INSPIRE Trainer
When: Aug. 23, 2017, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Crown Point community Library
Graphic Design for Libraries Series: Elements of Design
When: Aug. 23, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Virtual Conference
Technology Roundtable: VR in the Library
When: Aug. 24, 2017, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Monroe County Public Library
Evergreen Indiana Advanced Cataloging - Level I
When: Aug. 24, 2017, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Evergreen Indiana Advanced Cataloging - Part II
When: Aug. 25, 2017, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Graphic Design for Libraries Series: Introduction to GIMP
When: Aug. 30, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Virtual Conference
Beyond Out-of-the-Box: Digital Climbers at Muncie Public Library
When: Sept. 1, 2017, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Virtual Conference
Graphic Design for Libraries Series: Introduction to Canva
When: Sept. 6, 2017, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Virtual Conference
TeachingBooks: Train the Trainer for School Librarians and Educators
When: Sept. 7, 2017, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Robot Petting Zoo
When: Sept. 8, 2017, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Peru Public Library
TED at Libraries: Ideas Worth Sharing at Places Designed for Sharing
When: Sept. 12, 2017,10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
TeachingBooks: Train the Trainer for Public Librarians
When: Sept. 12, 2017, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Virtual Conference
Every Child Ready to Read 2.0
When" Sept. 15, 2017, 9:30 a.m. CST - 12:30 p.m. CST
Where: Jasper County Public Library
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Next week, on Monday, August 21, a total solar eclipse will occur. The eclipse, where the
moon will completely cover the sun, will be the first visible eclipse from the
continental United States in 38 years. When the eclipse occurs, the sky will
darken during the middle of the day. The eclipse, whether solar or lunar, is
the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth. There are four types of
eclipses: Total, partial, annular and
hybrid.
The exact time and duration of the total solar eclipse will
depend on where you are inside the path of totality. At the eclipse peak, the
moon will completely cover the disk of the sun for as long as 2 minutes and 40
seconds, or as short as just a few seconds. That is how long totality will last
for observers positioned anywhere along the center of the path
of totality. As you move toward the edge of the path, the duration of
totality, where the moon blocks the sun, will decrease.
On Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, the Indiana State Library visited the Indiana State Fair to take part in Hoosier Heritage Day. Throughout the day, state agencies and nonprofits had several activities and games setup to help fair patrons learn about Indiana's rich history.
The state library's theme was "I Love My Library" and fair-goers were encouraged to take a picture inside of a green Indiana-shaped frame while they declared their love of libraries. The booth had multiple visitors throughout the day, including Indiana State Fair Queen, Becca Lax. Lax is an Evansville native and a current Purdue Boilermaker. Red more about Lax and the pageant here.
The state library will return to the state fair next year for more Hoosier Heritage Day activities.
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