 This week's new Indiana library jobs
Youth Service Librarian
East Chicago Public Library
Youth Services Assistant (part-time)
Hamilton East Public Library
Electronic Services Librarian
Morgan Library at Grace College and Seminary
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Library closes temporary site
Eckhart Public Library
Goshen library board names Rice as director
Goshen Public Library
Indy library to close Lawrence branch for renovations
Indianapolis Public Library
Volunteer paid leave allows IU Libraries staff to help nature preserve
IU Libraries at Indiana University
Libraries are now offering colorblind glasses for their patrons to borrow for two weeks at a time
Johnson County Public Library
A visit to the new Vonnegut Library and Museum
Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
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 The Indiana Library and Historical Board voted unanimously on Dec. 6 to keep the cost of the Public Library Access Card at $65 effective Jan. 1, 2020.
The PLAC program allows library patrons to purchase a card which permits them to borrow materials directly from any public library in Indiana.
Any individual who holds a valid Indiana public library card may obtain a PLAC card. The cost of the card is $65 and each card is valid for 12 months after being issued.
The Indiana State Library collects the revenue from the sale of these cards and places it in a designated fund account for the PLAC program. After the end of the calendar year, all of the money collected is distributed back to libraries on the basis of net loans.
The Indiana Genealogical Society is currently offering two $500 scholarships. A Library Staff Educational Scholarship will be awarded to two librarians in Indiana who assist the public with genealogy research. The scholarships will go toward covering the expenses of attending a genealogy education opportunity, be it a national conference, seminar or workshop. The scholarship is to be used to increase the genealogical knowledge and thus the effectiveness of those persons that serve library patrons.
Additionally, a cash award of $500 will go to each of the winners' sponsoring library to be used for the acquisition of genealogy resources. Furthermore, each winner will receive one-time complimentary registration to the IGS Annual Conference, as well as a one-time complimentary 12-month IGS membership.
Winners will also be recognized during the annual conference to be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the Vigo County Historical Society in Terre Haute. The featured speaker will be Dr. Michael D. Lacopo.
Click here to read eligibility requirements. Click here to download the application. Click here to see a list of previous winners.
Applications must be postmarked by Dec. 31, or the complete application can be scanned and emailed to Donna Adams, Library Staff Educational Scholarship chair, by the deadline.
 Urban Librarians Unite is calling for presenters for their eighth Urban Librarians Conference to be held at the Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn, New York on May 1, 2020.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Caution: Librarians at Work!” and will be focusing on the pragmatic realities of working urban librarians. Special topics of interest include, working conditions, trauma in the workplace, mid-career development, "badass" library workers, rights and protections for staff, diversity in the library workforce and philosophies of work and management.
All proposals will be considered by the ULU educational committee. ULU is committed to diverse presenters. ULU encourages all presenters to seek out diverse and underrepresented voices on topics and issues under discussion. Preference will be given to panels which offer a variety of perspectives.
Please use this form to submit an application. The final date for consideration will be Dec. 31.
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The Wednesday Word will be taking a brief holiday hiatus next week, but will return in early January.
The Indiana State Library wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season.
Indiana State Library closure
When: Dec. 24; Washington's birthday observed
Indiana State Library closure
When: Dec. 25; Christmas Day
Indiana State Library closure
When: Jan. 1, 2020; New Year's Day
Evergreen Fundamental Skills - Circulation
When: Jan. 7, 2020, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Evergreen Fundamental Skills - Holds & Transits
When: Jan. 7, 2020, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Evergreen Fundamental Skills - Basic Cataloging
When: Jan. 10, 2020, 9-11:30 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Welcome
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 The holiday season is in high gear, and many people are frantically finishing up their shopping. This is also the time of year for shopping scams. According to the FBI, thousands of people are victims of holiday scams every year. The ease of online shopping makes for a convenient target for attackers to obtain personal and financial information. Fortunately, both federal and state agencies have put together resources to help consumers from falling for such scams.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency works to defend cyber threats while also educating users on best practices for cyber safety. Some of the tips are pretty straightforward, like being wary of email requests for personal information, but there is also other important information available. For example, the agency helps check if personal information is being encrypted and gives tips on how to avoid a charity scam. At the state level, the attorney general and Consumer Protection Agency work with Hoosiers to provide consumer information and education on the topics of identity theft and fraud and scams in the marketplace. Sign up for the state’s Fraud Alert Program to be up-to-date on the latest frauds and scams going on around Indiana.
 The American Library Association invites library workers to apply for a new annual grant to support innovative and meaningful community engagement efforts in libraries. The Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant will provide $2,000 for a school, public, academic, tribal or special library to expand its community engagement efforts. Libraries are invited to apply by designing and outlining activities for a library-led community engagement project.
Project activities to be covered by the grant may include developing community engagement programs and services; partnering with a community agency that builds the capacity of the community to address an important concern or issue; or creating a program or event that connects the library to a community-identified aspiration or concern. Community engagement is the process of working collaboratively with community members - be they library users, residents, faculty, students or local organizations — to address issues for the betterment of the community.
Applications will be accepted from now until Feb. 3, 2020. View the full award guidelines and access the application here. Learn more here. LTC is administered by ALA’s Public Programs Office.
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