 This week's new Indiana library jobs
Public Services Librarian
La Porte County Public Library
Youth Services Supervisor
Muncie Public Library
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Local people share their tales to turn page on prejudice
Allen County Public Library
Ready to dig into your past?
Hamilton East Public Library
Jeffersonville digitization project features interviews with survivors of 1937 flood
Jeffersonville Township Public Library
Archive of what locals read in 1890s proves to be a treasure trove
Muncie Public Library
Peabody Public Library receives two grants for new programs
Peabody Public Library
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 Poetry Out Loud is now accepting commitments from Indiana schools to participate in the 2019-20 recitation process. Schools can learn more about the competition and access the school registration form on the Indiana State Library website. School sign-ups will be open until Dec. 13, 2019.
Initial competitions are held at the high school level to determine one student to represent the school in state final competition on Feb. 15, 2020, at the Indiana State Library. Local competitions must be judged by the same criteria used in the state and national events.
The state champion receives a $200 cash prize and an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in April. The state champion's school receives a $500 stipend to purchase poetry books.
A total of $50,000 in scholarship awards and school stipends will be awarded at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals, with a $20,000 college scholarship awarded to the national champion.
Poetry Out Loud is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. The program encourages the study of great poetry by offering education materials and a dynamic recitation competition to high school students across the country.
The Indiana Arts Commission and the Indiana State Library are partners in presenting the Indiana Poetry Out Loud competition. For more information about the competition, visit the state library’s Poetry Out Loud website. For general information about the national program and competition, visit the national Poetry Out Loud website.
For 50 years, the Cleo Rogers Memorial Library, the main branch of the Bartholomew County Public Library, has occupied the same building. On Oct. 16, 2019, beginning at 6 p.m., the public is invited to Library Plaza to celebrate a half century of the library. The building, which replaced the original Carnegie library, is named in honor of longtime librarian Cleo Rogers.
For several months, community members have been encouraged to share their memories of Rogers or of the library. During the celebration, these memories will be shared.
“We are going back to our roots,” said director Jason Hatton. "This includes the unveiling of a new 'old' logo during the celebration. Some in the community will recognize our new logo."
Along with the new logo, the library is moving to a new mission statement: “The Bartholomew County Public Library is the community crossroads - connecting people, information, ideas, and experiences to empower everyone on their journey of lifelong learning.” A new tagline, “Community Crossroads for Lifelong Learning,” has also been unveiled.
Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop will be on hand with a formal proclamation as a plaque will be dedicated to Rogers. Sen. Greg Walker and state Rep. Ryan Lauer will also speak.
Visit the library's events calendar for a schedule of the day's events, including walking tours, a doll-making workshop and the plaque dedication ceremony.
The public will also be able to purchase "Cleo Turns 50" t-shirts for $10 at the event.
 The Indiana State Library would like to send out a brief reminder that there will be no InfoExpress service on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 due to the observance of Columbus Day.
The rescheduling deadline has passed, but users may contact the InfoExpress coordinator for rescheduling instructions for future holidays or with any questions about their rescheduled service.
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Grants for Youth Services
When: Oct. 16, 2019, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Evergreen Fundamental Skills - Circulation
When: Oct. 17, 2019, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Evergreen Fundamental Skills - Holds & Transits
When: Oct. 17, 2019, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Evergreen Fundamental Skills - Basic Cataloging
When: Oct. 18, 2019, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.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
Library-Created Games: A Showcase
When: Oct. 25, 2019, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Evergreen Fundamental Skills - Local Administration & Basic Reporting
When: Oct. 28, 2019, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
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 The Reclamation: Managing Water in the West website has a wealth of information about water management for researchers and vacationers alike. Under the Water and Power section, researchers can find data and general information on dams, power plants, projects, agrimet, hydromet and water operations. The site features resources in the areas of conservation, environmental resources and reports, reclamation’s budget, SECURE Water Act Report, WaterSMART Program and youth programs. The Places & Projects section can be explored by region, office, dam, power plant and project. The News and Multimedia section provides news releases, news stories, speeches, congressional testimony, fact sheets, photos, and multimedia and social media on various areas of the projects.
In the Recreation and Public Use section, travelers can find information on how they can use any of the 289 Reclamation Project areas that have been developed into recreation facilities for their next vacation. These recreation facilities include campgrounds, boat launch ramps, more than 5,500 miles of shorelines and recreational vehicle and trailer sites. There are also day use facilities with picnic tables and shade shelters where people can go hiking, fishing and participate in educational interpretation programs, as well as enjoy water sports and wildlife viewing. Vacationers who visit these facilities are encouraged to send in a photo to the “Share the Experience” photo contest.
The Big Talk From Small Libraries conference committee is currently seeking speakers for the 2020 event, to be held on Friday, Feb. 28 between 8:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time.
The free one-day online conference is aimed toward librarians from small libraries. The committee is looking for speakers from small libraries or those who work directly with small libraries. Small libraries of all types – public, academic, school, museum, special, etc. – are encouraged to submit a proposal. The committee is seeking seven 50-minute presentations and five 10-minute lightning round presentations.
Proposals are due by Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. Speakers from libraries serving fewer than 10,000 people are preferred, but presentations from libraries with larger service populations will be considered.
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