 This week's new Indiana library jobs
Finance and Human Resource Manager
Newburgh Chandler Public Library
Director of Public Services
Vigo County Public Library
If you would like your Indiana library job posting to be listed in the Wednesday Word, the position, and its description, must be submitted to the Indiana State Library. Click here for submission guidelines and to submit.
Dillsboro kicks off tour of national Smithsonian exhibit
Aurora Public Library District
'Biggest author’ yet to come to Kokomo library
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
Loogootee Public Library building project moving along
Loogootee Public Library
MPL expands health, wellness programs
Marion Public Library
Library project moves to Phase 2
Michigan City Public Library
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 More than 10,000 newly-digitized materials from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and Indianapolis Fire Department featuring log books, dispatch recordings, personnel records, newsletters and photos dating to the 1870s can now be found online in the Indianapolis Public Library’s Digital Indy Collection.
The downloadable collection, unveiled during a special ceremony on Aug. 26, 2019 at Central Library attended by Mayor Joe Hogsett and representatives of IMPD, IFD and the library, offers free access for individuals, researchers and students to explore the rich and illustrious histories of the two public safety agencies and to celebrate their roles in community life.
Made possible by a $1.8 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, the collection’s availability to the public is the culmination of a two-year effort to identify, acquire and digitize materials that encompassed approximately 4,660 staff hours and over 80,000 scans. The collection adds to the nearly 4,700 items from the Indianapolis Firefighters Museum that became part of Digital Indy in 2010.
Read the full IndyPL press release here.
 The Indiana Arts Commission is seeking nominations for the next Indiana Poet Laureate.
The Indiana Poet Laureate’s mission is to advocate for the art of poetry, to inspire an emerging generation of literary artists and to educate Hoosiers about the many poets who have influenced the state through creative literary expression.
Over the course of a two-year term, the Poet Laureate provides public readings of their work in urban and rural locations, educates the public about the value of poetry and creative expression and supports Indiana’s participation in the national Poetry Out Loud youth recitation program, an event made possible by the Indiana Arts Commission, Indiana Department of Education, Indiana State Library, Indiana State Library Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. A small stipend is provided to offset the costs of time and travel.
Those interested in making a nomination may nominate themselves or another poet. Please email a short letter of nomination along with the poet’s resume or CV detailing their accomplishments and suitability for this honor to Stephanie Haines, arts education and accessibility manager at the Indiana Arts Commission, by Sept. 5, 2019.
 On Sept. 14, 2019, the Indiana State Library and the Indianapolis Public Library are joining together, along with other partners such as WFYI and Kids Ink, to present “Homeschoolers and Libraries: Partners in Learning.” This homeschool fair will run from 10 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. at the Indianapolis Public Library’s Central Library, located at 40 E. St. Clair Street. The event is free and open to the public.
Homeschooling families and all those interested in learning more about homeschooling are invited to attend this fair, the first of its kind presented by the Indianapolis Public Library. Registration is required. Interested families can click here to register. Walk-in registration will also be available the day of the event.
Read more here.
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The Difference is You: We are Community!
When: Sept. 13, 2019, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Library
Consumer Health for Public Librarians
When: Sept. 20, 2019, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Indiana State Library
Public Libraries in Indiana 101
When: Sept. 23, 2019, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Every Child Ready to Read 2.0
When: Oct. 4, 2019, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Allen County Public Library
Grants for Youth Services
When: Oct. 16, 2019, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Every Child Ready to Read 2.0
When: Oct. 21, 2019, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Franklin County Public Library - Brookville Branch
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 This week marks the recognition of Women’s Equality Day. In 1971, the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution to designate August 26th of each year as Women’s Equality Day. Next year, Aug. 26, 2020 will mark the centennial of the adoption of the 19th Amendment, made possible only once three-fourths of the states had ratified it. The Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial website continues presenting history, news, events and projects organized by the Indiana Women’s Suffrage Centennial. One notable milestone was Jan. 16, 1920, when Indiana became the 26th state to ratify the 19th Amendment as Senate Joint Resolution 43 was passed by the Indiana General Assembly. Approval from three-fourths of the 48 states was still needed to amend the U.S. Constitution. Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify on Aug. 18, 1920. On Aug. 26, the 19th Amendment was officially certified by U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby.
Explore further Women's Equality Day resources on the National Women’s History Project site. Additional resources related to the 19th Amendment and women’s suffrage can be found on the Library of Congress's web guide.
 The Collaborative Summer Library Program has officially announced its 2020 Summer Reading Program slogan as "Imagine Your Story." Along with this announcement comes the release of the program's graphics and poster imagines.
The 2020 poster images were designed by award-winning illustrator LeUyen Pham. Pham is both the author and illustrator of several children's books, including "Big Sister Little Sister," "There’s No Such Thing as Little," "A Piece of Cake," "All the Things I Love About You," and "The Bear Who Wasn’t There."
Find all of the latest information on the 2020 program, including the full collection of posters, on CSLP's Facebook page. Visit the CSLP website to learn more about the Summer Reading Program, including information about programs, themes and summer reading resources.
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