 This week's new Indiana library jobs
Programming and Outreach Librarian
Crown Point Community Library
Program Coordinator - Indiana Young Readers Center Assistant
Indiana State Library
Library Information Assistant (part-time)
Monroe County Public Library
Digital Services Librarian
Wabash College
Media Services Clerk (part-time)
Wells County Public Library
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Japanese culture celebrated at 13th Cherry Blossom Festival
Allen County Public Library
Sharing black history
Allen County Public Library
Danville library celebrates May with local photographer
Danville-Center Township Public Library
Earl Park Library puts new spin on reading program
Earl Park-Richland Township Public Library
Cementing Teague’s legacy
Indiana Historical Bureau at the Indiana State Library
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates sounds off on reparations and admits he’s optimistic about America
Indianapolis Public Library
Reading program celebrates a century
Indianapolis Public Library
IU Libraries hosts first international audiovisual preservation training in North America
IU Libraries at Indiana University
Voyageurs travel through time to DeMotte library
Jasper County Public Library
Kurt Vonnegut Museum meets fundraising goal after final-hour push
Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
Middlebury Literary Carousel an immersion into books, more
Middlebury Community Public Library
Valpo library planning outdoor learning plaza
Porter County Public Library
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 Indiana Center for the Book Director Suzanne Walker has announced author Tom Fletcher and illustrator Greg Abbott as the 2019 Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award winners for their book "There’s a Monster in Your Book."
The Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award is an initiative of the ICB to promote early childhood literacy in Indiana. The state award committee is made up of Indiana professionals involved in early childhood development, including librarians, caregivers and project coordinators. The committee chooses five books each year for children ages 0-5 to vote on with help from an adult. “I love watching the children decide on their favorite book out of these five,” Walker said. “Some people say kids that age can’t really determine what they like best, but I disagree. They are excellent judges of picture books.”
This is the fifth year of the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award. This year there were over 5,400 votes cast from children in 56 Indiana counties. "There’s a Monster in Your Book" garnered over 40% of the vote, making it a landslide victory. Votes were collected at public libraries as well as at day cares. The nominated books are chosen for their ability to encourage parents and children to use the Every Child Ready to Read® practices of talking, singing, reading, writing and playing together. Caregivers can use the Firefly books as a quality go-to resource for having fun and learning with their young children.
Learn more about the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award here.
"How Did We Get Here?: Why History Matters and How to Start Researching It,” the first presentation in a summer lecture series hosted by the Indiana State Library, will take place on June 8, 2019 and will be presented by Michella Marino and Jill Weiss Simins of the Indiana Historical Bureau. Marino and Simins will discuss why history matters, why someone would study history, how to get started researching history and interpretations of history. Those interested in attending may register here.
The lecture series, focused on history and genealogy, will take place at the state library on the second Saturday of June, July and August, with each presentation beginning at 11 a.m. Light snacks will be provided and each lecture is eligible for one LEU for Indiana librarians. The lectures are free and registration is required.
Visit the Indiana State Library's Events and Public Workshops page for more information about future lectures.
Please contact Stephanie Asberry, deputy director of public services at the Indiana State Library, with any questions.
For the third year in a row, the Indiana State Library is offering Hoosier children several opportunities to learn about their history and culture as part of the free INvestigate + Explore program series.
The series, a partnership with Arts for Learning, is open to children who have completed third grade up through middle school. Programs will cover topics ranging from jazz drumming to space exploration.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Children will learn about the rich history of the Indiana Avenue corridor and the basics of jazz drumming. Register here.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Jingo de la Rosa will lead children in drawing comics after they hear about some of Indiana’s great illustrators. Register here.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Children will explore the solar system through hands-on activities based on resources from NASA. Register here.
Monday, July 15, 2019
Local storyteller Bob Sander will teach children the elements of story and how to tell their own. Everyone will also make their own family tree. Register here.
Monday, July 22, 2019
Children will use problem solving and their imaginations to explore architectural planning processes. Register here.
Monday, July 29, 2019
Children will explore old diaries written by young people a long time ago. Children will get to make three different styles of books and learn about bookmaking. Register here.
Each program beings at 1:30 p.m. and runs 90 minutes. Click here for additional information on each program.
INvestigate + Explore is funded by the Summer Youth Program Fund.
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Community Engagement: Beyond the Buzz
When: May 30, 2019, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
So You Want to Start a Library Podcast?
When: June 5, 2019, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Discovery to Delivery IX Conference: Resource Sharing: To Boldly Go!
When: June 7, 2019, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Library
How Did We Get Here?: Why History Matters and How to Start Researching It
When: June 8, 2019, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Library
On-Site 2019 Annual PL Budget Workshop & Legislative Update
When: June 17, 2019, 10 :30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Library
Webinar of 2019 Annual PL Budget Workshop & Legislative Update
When: June 17, 2019, 10 :30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Webinar
On-Site 2019 Annual PL Budget Workshop & Legislative Update
When: June 20, 2019, 10 :30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Library
Webinar of 2019 Annual PL Budget Workshop & Legislative Update
When: June 20, 2019, 10 :30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Webinar
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 The New Farmers website from the United States Department of Agriculture is a great resource for those interested in becoming farmers. USDA’s site has in-depth information in its step-by step-guide on how to get started in farming. The first step includes the video “Remembering the 4 P’s for New Farmers – Purpose, Plan, Product, and People.” Purpose is where the new farmer answers the question “Why do you want to become a farmer?” Other questions explored on the website include how to deal with seasonal income; how to build your market and grow your business; what is crop insurance; and what is Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program? The Technical Assistance and Planning Your Business section includes, but is not restricted to, information on the following items:
The New Farmers website’s in-depth, step-by-step instructions relating to the early stages of farming, as well as the educational videos, make it a very useful tool for those journeying to become a new farmer.
 The Association of Indiana School Library Educators is hosting a professional development camp on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center in Indianapolis. Librarians, assistants and teachers are all welcome to attend.
The camp will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4:45 p.m. The day will consist of six professional development sessions; three in the morning and three in the afternoon. The morning sessions are pre-planned, but the afternoon will operate like a traditional edcamp.
Morning session one topics include OER/free curricular resources for K-8; book recommendations; original lessons and how-to's; using social media as an advocacy tool; and intellectual freedom, including collection development, privacy, book labeling and more.
Morning session two topics include a book talk on new diverse titles; using data to tell a story via year end reports or newsletters; aligning standards to empower and advocate; AASL standards and incorporating them into a library setting; and favorite ed tech tools.
Morning session three topics include learning management systems for collaboration between teachers and librarians; adding diversity to a collection via collection development; Google certification; pop-up libraries and how to integrate them into a school setting; and maker spaces.
Those interested in attending may register here via the Indiana Library Federation website. Registration is $10 and lunch is included. All participants, including presenters, must register.
Please contact Diane Rogers, media specialist at the Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center and AISLE chair, with any questions.
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