 This week's new Indiana library jobs
Local History and Genealogy Librarian (part-time)
Culver-Union Township Public Library
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Lilly Library's unique Vonnegut collection allows teleplays to take the stage for the first time
Lilly Library at Indiana University
SCPL partners with Meier Winery & Vinyard to host 'Galaxy Gala'
Sullivan County Public Library
Vigo library receives 'Big Read' grant
Vigo County Public Library
Library board approves draft 2020 budget
Westchester Public Library
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 Three Every Child Ready to Read trainings remain for 2019. The trainings introduce story time programmers and other interested library staff to the Every Child Ready to Read program, including the importance of the program's “5 Practices” - talking, singing, reading, writing and playing - and how they can be emphasized during story time.
The programs run from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. local time and are worth three LEUs. The following dates remain:
Aug. 9 - Peru Public Library in Peru. Register here.
Oct. 4 - Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. Register here.
Oct. 21 - Franklin County Public Library in Brookville. Register here.
Contact Beth Yates, children's consultant at the Indiana State Library, with any questions.
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 “Unigov: The Creation of Modern Indianapolis and Its Suburbs,” the third and final event in a summer lecture series hosted by the Indiana State Library, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 at 11 a.m.
In the late 1960s, recreational and commercial opportunities in Indianapolis were scarce, and those who came to the Circle City did so primarily for governmental and business purposes. Mayor Richard Lugar and business and political leaders sought to change this. They did so via Unigov, legislation that merged the governments of Indianapolis and Marion County in 1970. Nicole Poletika, a historian with the Indiana Historical Bureau, a division of the Indiana State Library, will discuss socioeconomic disparities amongst Marion County communities, in addition to how Unigov helped spur the rise of Indy’s affluent suburbs. Poletika's research focuses on minority history and issues of social justice. She writes text for historical markers and manages the Indiana History Blog. Those interested in attending may register here. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019.
There is still one week left to register for the second lecture, "Digging Deep into Land Records," which will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2019.
Light snacks will be provided and each lecture is eligible for one LEU. The lectures are free and registration is required. Please contact Stephanie Asberry, deputy director of public services at the Indiana State Library, with any questions about the lecture series or individual presentations.
 The Indiana Arts Commission is offering an opportunity for nonprofit organizations and individuals to reach new audiences and build new partnerships through art. The Arts in the Parks and Historic Sites Grant Program provides funding for arts-related projects that encourage the creation of, and engagement with, art in connection with the Indiana state park system and historic sites. The commission, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, requires applicants to connect their project proposal to a participating park or historic site. This can be achieved by highlighting the historical significance of the site while providing a high-quality experience for visitors.
In the past, organizations have used the grant to fund a pop-up shop, a painting workshop and a jazz workshop. IAC encourages libraries to participate, whether by partnering with a participating site for a program of their own, or by helping to spread the word about the grant program within their community.
The grant request amount ranges from $500 to $3,000 and no matching is required. The grant guidelines and requirements, including separate guidelines for organizations and individuals, may be downloaded here. Applications must be submitted via the IAC online system. The submission deadline for organizations is Sept. 5, 2019 and the deadline for individuals is Sept. 12, 2019.
IAC will host a program webinar on July 9, 2019 at 6 p.m. Funding for the grant program comes from the Indiana General Assembly.
Please contact Anna Tragesser, artist and community services manager at the Indiana Arts Commission, with any questions.
 Dr. Michael Lacopo
Registration is now open for the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library's 2019 Genealogy Day featuring nationally-known genealogy speaker Dr. Michael Lacopo. The free event is an all-day workshop designed to develop genealogy research skills and will take place at the library on Sept. 28, 2019. Lacopo will present four one-hour sessions on relevant family research topics.
Registration is required. Those interested may register here. Attendees are expected to have lunch on their own. The workshop is worth four LEUs for Indiana librarians.
Please contact the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library via phone at 317 -839-6602, ext. 2114, or via email, with any questions.
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"Map Reading for Genealogists: When North Isn't" and "Land Records: A Family Historian's 'Bread and Butter'"
When: July 13, 2019, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Library
Staff Development Day
When: July 16, 2019, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
2019 New Director Workshop
When: Aug. 7, 2019, 8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Library
Every Child Ready to Read 2.0
When: Aug. 9, 2019, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Peru Public Library
Unigov: The Creation of Modern Indianapolis and Its Suburbs
When: Aug. 10, 2019, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Library
Leap Into Science "Wind" Workshop
When: Aug. 12, 2019, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Museum
Leap Into Science "Wind" Workshop
When: Aug. 14, 2019, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Central Time
Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site in Evansville
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 Happy birthday, America! This is the 243rd year since the Continental Congress voted to accept the Declaration of Independence, marking July 4th as America’s day of independence from Great Britain. A detailed history of The Declaration of Independence is available via the National Archives. For an overview on the history of celebrating the holiday, see Fourth of July Celebrations on America’s Story from the Library of Congress. Today in History - July 4 from the Library of Congress features photos, audio files of patriotic speeches, sheet music, broadsides and other historical resources. The Fourth of July 2019 edition of “Facts for Features” from the U.S. Census Bureau includes statistics such as the number of people living in the newly-independent nation in July 1776, which was 2.5 million. Compare that to 327 million, the U.S. estimated population on July 1, 2018.
Essential to the celebration, fireworks are fun, but should always be used safely. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security shares some fireworks safety tips along with fireworks information including laws and regulations from the state fire marshal. The Fireworks Information Center of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission reports on fireworks injury statistics.
The Visit Indiana website from the Office of Tourism Development has ideas for events to attend and places to visit. Many Hoosier drivers will be out on the road so receive the latest road information with the Indiana Department of Transportation INDOT mobile app. Whether it’s celebrating the holiday by visiting a park, displaying the flag, attending a naturalization ceremony, or grilling food outside, USAGov's Guide to the Fourth of July has more suggestions on how to have a safe and happy Fourth of July.
 The Indiana Arts Commission, Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks will join together to deliver two "Indiana Cultural Resources" workshops in July. The goal of the workshops is to share information about the resources that each of the organizations offers, including grants, programming support, project consultation and more. Workshop attendees will gain a better understanding of each group’s services and how to tap into them to provide vibrant cultural programming for their communities.
The first workshop will take place on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the LaGrange County Public Library. Lunch will be served. Register here.
The second workshop will take place on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 9 a.m. at the Rushville Public Library. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. Register here. Please note that only the Indiana Arts Commission and Indiana Humanities will present at this workshop.
The two-hour workshops have been approved for two LEUs each.
Contact George Hanlin, director of grants at Indiana Humanities, with any questions.
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