This week's new Indiana library jobs
OER and Emerging Technology Librarian – Tenure Track
Cunningham Memorial Library at Indiana State University
Director
Goshen Public Library
Teen Librarian (part-time)
Jefferson County Public Library
30-Hour Copy Cataloger
Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library
Financial Assistant
Monroe County Public Library
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Bracken will not extend weekend hours after SGA test pilot
Bracken Library at Ball State University
A new look for Indianapolis Public Library website
Indianapolis Public Library
Vonderheide leaves mark with library legacy
Jasper-Dubois County Public Library
Foster family workshop to be held at Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
Mitchell Community Public Library to host human trafficking awareness training session
Mitchell Community Public Library
An inside look: Zine Day at the Monroe County Public Library
Monroe County Public Library
Library scraps Friday evening hours, to close Black Friday
Westchester Public Library
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The Indiana State Library is pleased to announce George Bergstrom at the library's new Southwest regional coordinator. As a part of the library's Professional Development Office, Bergstrom will act as a liaison of the state library.
Bergstrom earned his MLS from Indiana University in Bloomington and has worked in both public and academic library settings. His first library job was as a reference assistant at Vigo County Public Library, while he attended the Rose Hulman Institute of Technology working toward a bachelor’s in computer science. "Instruction has been a part of every professional job I've held. I've taught groups of one to groups larger than 400 people, with ages ranging from seven to over 90," Bergstrom said.
Currently living in New Albany, Indiana, in his time outside of work he enjoys playing board games with his family and exploring Southern Indiana and the Louisville metro area.
Bergstrom may be reached via email.
 The Indiana Library Federation's 2019 Call for Programs is a combined form for seven major professional development events throughout the year, including regional conferences, the Youth Services Conference and the Annual Conference. An individual or group may submit sessions for one, a few or all of these conferences through this form. ILF would like to invite members, unit leaders and external experts to submit topics specific to their interests.
ILF offers a range of professional development opportunities to develop knowledge and skills and to network with others across the library community. Members receive substantial savings on registration fees.
Please direct any questions concerning the form to Mandy Rentschler at 317-257-2040, ext. 102.
 PBS Books is a national initiative presented by Detroit Public Television dedicated to promoting books to audiences by connecting them with unique experiences to spark their curiosity and encourage a lifelong love of reading. Over the last four years, PBS Books has interviewed outstanding authors at national book festivals and developed an amazing archive of more than 600 contemporary author interviews.
PBS Books is now developing a library engagement program sponsored by the Knight Foundation. In order to best serve libraries and their patrons in Indiana and across the United States, PBS Books is seeking as many opinions as possible on what makes for a useful engagement program. Librarians are encouraged to fill out this survey in order to share information that will help shape the program.
Please contact Heather-Marie Montilla, library bureau chief at PBS Books, at 917-721-6910 with questions or feedback.
 Gale has announced several new features and enhancements currently available within its Testing and Education Reference Center. For example, a new study plan feature lets users input actual test dates and then provides a custom dashboard to help them track progress toward their goals. Users also now have the ability to retake practice tests.
Additionally, new MARC records are available for the subject pages within TERC, such as ACT, SAT, LSAT and Medical/Nursing. These descriptive records improve the discoverability of content by making the tests and e-books searchable within a library’s catalog. When clicking on a record, users will be taken directly to the corresponding hub page so that they can easily find the appropriate test, as well as any related exams or e-books.
Click here for a full review of new features and enhancements. TERC can be accessed free of charge for Indiana residents via INSPIRE by clicking on the tile titled Test and Résumé Preparation.
Please contact Gale customer service with any additional questions.
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A Universe of Stories! CSLP 2019 Training & Roundtable (all ages)
When: Jan. 25, 2019, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Clinton Public Library
Beyond the Orientation Checklist: Documented Training for Improved Results
When: Jan. 30, 2019, 2 p.m - 3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Girls Who Code
When: Jan. 31, 2019, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
A Universe of Stories! CSLP 2019 Training & Roundtable (all ages)
When: Feb. 1, 2019, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Jackson County Public Library
Community Engagement: You CAN do it!
When: Feb. 6, 2019, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Every Child Ready to Read 2.0
When: March 8, 2019, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Jeffersonville Township Public Library
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 The Center for Disease Control has a comprehensive website on arthritis that can be useful to anyone who has either been diagnosed with a form of arthritis or wants to know more about it. The basic facts section includes descriptions of the different types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis, which is the most common form and is sometimes called the “wear and tear” arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, are included, as well as fibromyalgia, gout and childhood arthritis. Other parts of the basic facts area are on the risk factors, managing arthritis and physical activity for arthritis. There are some helpful guidelines on physical activity, with the recommendation that “some physical activity is better than none.”
There is also information on pain and arthritis, lifestyle management programs and tools for partners, as well as an in-depth section on data and statistics. The data and statistics area of the website has both national and state level data that includes maps showing the difference in prevalence of arthritis for women and men, as well as maps for work limitations, activity limitations, social participation and severe joint pain, all attributed to arthritis.
All of these areas of information on the CDC website on arthritis can be useful to someone who has ever received a diagnosis of one form of arthritis or another as well as for anyone who wants to help someone they know who has arthritis.
 Which librarian credential is right for me: a 5-year certificate or a temporary permit?
If you meet the requirements to be fully-certified for your current position, a 5-year certificate is right for you. If you have started a new position and don’t yet meet the requirements for it, a temporary permit is right for you.
What is the purpose of a temporary permit?
A temporary permit is designed specifically to allow a person who doesn’t yet hold the credentials needed for a position to hold that position for a limited period of time while the person works toward becoming fully-certified.
What are the costs of the permit and the certificate?
Because a temporary permit lasts one year, the cost is only $10. Full certification lasts five years and the cost is $50. There is no option to pay $10 for 1 year of full certification. The $10 fee is only for temporary certification.
Please contact Cheri Harris, certification program director and legal consultant at the Indiana State Library, with any additional questions regarding temporary permits or 5-year certifications.
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