This week's new Indiana library jobs
Youth Services Librarian
Hamilton East Public Library
Librarian (part-time)
Ivy Tech Community College
First-Year Experience Librarian
Valparaiso University
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Improve STEM skills at library
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
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Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
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Porter County Public Library
University Library to launch Books on Demand
University Library at IUPUI
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 Pamela Bilo Thomas
A four-part series in February at Elkhart Public Library will take a deep look at misinformation. Every Wednesday, beginning this evening, “The Straight Story – Getting to the Bottom of Misinformation” will offer perspectives on how information is presented, consumed and shared in our community and around the world.
Each presentation and discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the downtown location at 300 S. Second St. The events are free and open to everyone.
“We’ve always had misinformation in various forms – look at how the Spanish-American War started, for one,” said Pamela Bilo Thomas of Notre Dame’s Interdisciplinary Center for Network Science and Applications. “But with social media, it’s so much easier to find information that conforms to our personal worldview and to share."
The series offers a mix of panel discussions and presentations. Local media representatives, elected officials and law enforcement will discuss the information challenges they face in their professions. Presentations will focus on manipulated communications through social media channels and for broader political struggles.
Read the full story here.
 After months of renovation and construction, the Clarksville Branch of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library celebrated the completion of the project with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The changes took place through the partnership between Kovert Hawkins Architects and Koetter Construction. With the 1,700 square foot expansion, the Clarksville Branch now has three rooms that can be used by the community for meetings, two of which have a kitchenette, as well as the addition of three private study rooms. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, Director Libby Pollard welcomed guests from the community and introduced speakers. “Attractive public spaces are really important and we are very thankful the library can provide this space to our community,” Pollard stated.
The library funded the work through a general obligation bond and it received grants from several organizations, including the Town of Clarksville Redevelopment Commission, which donated $75,000 to purchase new technology equipment, allowing the branch to add 10 laptops for a mobile lab, 12 additional public computers and two RFID self-check kiosks. The Duke Energy Foundation donated $15,000 to establish a rain garden and Stemler Plumbing also made a donation. The renovation also includes new furniture and interior decorating that gives it a fresh and vibrant look. Now that the Clarksville Branch is complete, the main location of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library has started renovations which will include expanded technology, self-check kiosks, two private study rooms and a makerspace.
 The Indiana University Librarians Association is now accepting applications for the Julieann V. Nilson Scholarship. Any new or continuing full-time or part-time student in the MLS or MIS degree program of the Indiana University Department of Information and Library Science at either Indiana University Bloomington or IUPUI is eligible to apply. The scholarship is intended to encourage and reward the potential for excellence in the library and information science profession. Two scholarships will be awarded for the amount of $1,000 each.
The deadline for submitting an application is March 1, 2019. Further information about the scholarship, including the application form, is available here.
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Circulation in Evergreen Indiana
When: Feb. 7, 2019, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Holds and Transits in Evergreen Indiana
When: Feb. 7, 2019, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Local Administration and Basic Reporting in Evergreen Indiana
When: Feb. 13, 2019, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Basic Cataloging in Evergreen Indiana
When: Feb. 14, 2019, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Advanced Cataloging in Evergreen Indiana
When: Feb. 15, 2019, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Seed Libraries: Supporting Our Communities & Building Partnerships Through Gardening
When: March 5, 2019, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Essential Astronomy for Libraries
When: March 6, 2019, 10 a.m. - 11 a.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 - Clarksville Branch
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 the public
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and suggestions.
 February is African-American/Black History Month. The Association for the Study of African-American Life and History (ASALH) was established in 1915. Its founding father, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, started the organization at his home in Washington, D.C., where he published two periodicals that are still in print and online today: The Journal of African American History and the Black History Bulletin. ASALH designates a theme each year for the celebration of African-American history and life. This year’s theme is “Black Migrations,” which refers to 20th century population shifts that saw African-Americans relocating from rural to urban locations, and from southern states to the Northeast, Midwest and the West. This also includes African-Americans who made new homes outside of the U.S., in Africa and in major European cities after WWI and WWII.
The National Archives features a guide on African-American Research which includes lists of print resources at the archives as well as links to blogs, articles, videos and exhibits. It also provides lesson plans and links to educational tools at presidential libraries. A separate page on African-American History links users to additional historical resources and NARA publications about the African-American experience in America. For further educational tools from federal agencies, see the African-American History Month website maintained by the Library of Congress. The Indiana Archives and Indiana State Library also provide research resources for African-American history. Search the library's catalogs for materials, or visit the library for a research consultation.
 The Central Indiana DNA Interest Group is offering free 20-minute one-on-one consultations with their DNA experts on Sat., March 9, 2019 from 10:20 a.m. to noon at the Indiana State Library. Participants are asked to bring a laptop, iPad or other device if they wish for CIDIG to review their DNA, along with any information participants would like the consultants to review.
CIDIG is a non-profit organization with the goal of educating Hoosiers on the benefits of genealogical DNA testing. CIDIG conducts regular classes at their home location at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers, Indiana. CIDIG also travels around the Central Indiana area providing workshops and consultations at area libraries and historical societies.
Those interested may register using this link. Please contact Indiana State Library Genealogy Division Supervisor Jamie Dunn with any additional questions.
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