This week's new Indiana library jobs
Reference Assistant (part-time)
Bartholomew County Public Library
PC Support Specialist II
Cunningham Memorial Library -Indiana State University
Library Assistant V – Library Services
Johnson County Public Library - Trafalgar Branch
Children’s/YA Assistant
Starke County Public Library System
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Baughmans create works of art
Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County
Several steps push cultural center project forward
Jasper-Dubois County Public Library
Howard County Reads committee accepting nominations for 2019 book
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
Drama students bring Lilly Library love letters to life
Lilly Library at Indiana University
Dare to test your expertise? Enter the VITAL Quiz Bowl
Monroe County Public Library
MCPL sensory-friendly films mean no ‘shushing’ allowed
Monroe County Public Library
Avengers themed escape room happening in March
St. Joseph County Public Library
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 TumbleBookLibrary is pleased to announce the launch of TumbleBooks of the Day, a joint project between TumbleBookLibrary and the Indiana State Library. The project provides free daily content for families, schools and public libraries in order to promote literacy and a love of reading.
In addition to Book of the Day, Math Book of the Day, Game of the Day and Spanish Book of the Day, all in the TumbleBook format, TumbleBooks of the Day also includes a Fun Fact of the Day, specially customized for each state.
Content changes every single day and TumbleBookLibrary encourages users to login on a regular basis in order to discover the amazing books which await them.
Libraries interested in TumbleBooks of the Day banners and direct link information for their websites should contact John Wekluk, communications director at the Indiana State Library.
 The call for proposals is now open for the 2019 support staff conference, The Difference is You. This year's theme is "We Are Community." This is an opportunity for library support staff to highlight and showcase their ideas and skills among their peers. The conference will be held on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the Indiana State Library.
For those interested in presenting at this year's conference, the proposal form can be found here. For a list of previous presentations, see last year's schedule here.
Contact Kimberly Brown-Harden, northwest regional coordinator at the Indiana State Library, for more information.
 The Indiana State Library and the Indiana Arts Commission have announced that Madalyn Pedigo earned the honor of being named the 2019 Poetry Out Loud Indiana state champion. Pedigo will compete against representatives from all 50 states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, for the national Poetry Out Loud title on April 30 and May 1, 2019 in Washington, D.C.
Pedigo, a sophomore at West Washington Jr./Sr. High School in Campbellsburg, qualified for the national finals by winning the competition held on Feb. 16, 2019 at the state library. In addition to winning the Washington, D.C. trip, Pedigo earned a $200 cash prize and $500 for her school to be used to purchase poetry books.
Read more about the Poetry Out Loud National Finals here.
 On Thursday, March 28, 2019, from 10 a.m - 11 a.m., the Indiana State Library will offer a webinar, "Carefully Crafted Codes of Conduct," about policies concerning patron behavior and codes of conduct.
Legal Consultant Cheri Harris will review relevant court cases and describe the legal standards that impact your choice of wording. She will discuss best practices and provide sample language. She will also respond to recent questions about suspending or banning rule-breaking patrons and provide some guidance for making and carrying out those decisions.
Participants may register here. The webinar is eligible for one LEU. Please contact Cheri Harris with any questions.
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Who Let The Dogs In? - Handling Assistance Animals and Other Requests in a Public Accommodation
When: Feb. 25, 2019, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Northern Indiana Children's Round Table Discussion
When: March 4, 2019, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Culver-Union Township Public Library
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
Organize Your Work Life, and Set Yourself Free
When: March 14, 2019, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Every Child Ready to Read 2.0
When: March 15, 2019, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library - Library Annex
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 Presidents’ Day was this past Monday, Feb. 18. The holiday offers an opportunity to share resources related to American presidents. The Library of Congress is the place to go for a chronological list of presidents, first ladies and vice presidents of the United States. Each President in the list is accompanied by the years in which he served and the embedded links lead to images from the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division for each president, first lady and vice president going back to George Washington. The White House also provides a chronological list of the presidents along with links to in-depth profiles and short histories describing each leader drawn from “The Presidents of the United States of America” by Frank Freidel and Hugh Sidey. Check the USA.gov presidents resource page for additional information regarding requirements to hold office, the order of succession and an overview of the election process.
Using these resources, one can plan a visit to a presidential library or museum. The National Archives and Records Administration runs the presidential library system, which began in 1939 under the President Franklin Roosevelt administration and continued with the Presidential Libraries Acts of 1955 and 1986. At the end of each president’s tenure, a search is conducted for a location related to his life and presidency. There are a total of 14 libraries currently in operation, which can be visited in person or online. For more details, visit the frequently asked questions webpage for the presidential libraries.
 The Indiana Department of Correction is looking for donations for its Miami Correctional Facility. The facility is seeking books, both hardback and paperback. The facility is also requesting that the donated books are from 2010 and newer.
Books must be sent to the facility via InfoExpress. Please direct deliveries to Miami Correctional.
Contact Scott Kenworthy, the library's recreational coordinator, with any questions.
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