 This week's new Indiana library jobs
Performing and Visual Arts Librarian
Butler University Libraries
Activity Guide
Indianapolis Public Library
Administrative Assistant
Indianapolis Public Library
Public Services Librarian - Juvenile Focus
Indianapolis Public Library
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Allen County Public Library offering winter reading program
Allen County Public Library
Two local organizations hosting Hoosier award winning authors
Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library and South Dearborn Community Schools Libraries
Indianapolis Public Library will no longer charge late fees, waives previous fines
Indianapolis Public Library
Beloved Crown Point historian, Merrillville educator Bruce Woods dies at 78
Lake County Public Library
NWCPL to host traveling Smithsonian exhibit on water
North Webster Community Public Library
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 The Indiana State Library is now accepting applications for a second round of CARES Act mini-grants.
CARES Act funding is provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Indiana State Library and is intended to help eligible Indiana libraries respond to COVID-19 by reimbursing up to $2,000 of pandemic-related expenses. These expenses include personal protective equipment and facility supplies; hotspots and other digital inclusion supplies; and e-content. Items purchased within the grant term - May 6, 2020-April 1, 2021 - will be eligible.
More detailed information about the grants, as well as the application, can be found in the mini-grant FAQ. The application deadline is Feb. 12.
Libraries that received a mini-grant in the first round can apply for a second grant to cover any expenses not covered by the initial grant.
Please contact Angela Fox, LSTA grant consultant at the Indiana State Library, with any questions.
The Association for Rural and Small Libraries recognizes that a comprehensive leadership institute for those working in small and rural libraries could help propel them into library and community leadership roles. The result of this recognition is "Outstanding in Their Field," an 18-month leadership institute created by ARSL. The institute is designed to enhance the participants' skills and confidence as leaders, thus furthering their library careers.
ARSL seeks applicants representing a wide variety of communities. The institute will accept 30 people who are currently working in rural and/or small libraries throughout the country and from various backgrounds and ethnicities. ARSL has a commitment to the representation of groups that have been historically marginalized or excluded due to ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability, economic background, educational attainment and age.
Those accepted must commit to an average of five hours per month to the institute and must attend two ARSL conferences and a two-day intensive. "Outstanding in Their Field" will conclude in January of 2023.
All participant travel, materials and instructional expenses - valued at approximately $8,000 - are covered by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. So, while there are no monetary costs for participants, they will outlay their time, consistent engagement and dedication to growing themselves and others as leaders.
Click here to read more about the institution, including a participant timeline and information on leadership plans, learning formats and eligibility. Additionally, an FAQ can be viewed here.
The application deadline is Feb. 24. Click here to apply.
 On Thursday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m., the Indiana State Library will offer "Dungeons & Dragons & Beyond: How to Run a Library RPG Program."
Role playing games, also known as RPGs, are becoming increasingly popular both at home and in libraries. Librarians across the country are embracing RPGs and the skills that they teach during play.
This hour-long webinar will cover the benefits of RPGs, how libraries can get started incorporating RPGs into their programming and what a library needs to get started. The webinar will also answer such questions as "Do you have to play in person?," "Can you play online?," and "Is it hard?"
Presenters Kirsten Weaver, Christopher Brozo and Austin Senior, all of the Indianapolis Public Library, will also show how The Learning Curve @ Central Library runs a virtual Dungeons & Dragons game.
Click here to register. This webinar is eligible for one TLEU for Indiana Library staff.
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Virtual Tails & Tales CSLP 2021 Training/Roundtable
When: Jan. 26, 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Webinar
What's Up Wednesday: Facilitating a discussion about facilities
When: Jan. 27, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
TeachingBooks for Public Library Staff Serving Youth
When: Feb. 3, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Leap into Science - Light & Shadows virtual training
When: Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Leap into Science - Light & Shadows virtual training
When: Feb. 4, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Leap into Science - Light & Shadows virtual training
When: Feb. 10, 12-2 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Dungeons & Dragons & Beyond: How to Run a Library RPG Program
When: Feb. 25, 2-3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Welcome to the Government Information Minute. Every other week, government information librarians at the Indiana State Library cover current resources on governmental data at the state, national and international levels, all to keep the public well-informed. Follow the Indiana State Data Center on Facebook and Twitter and feel free to leave comments and suggestions.
 January is here and it’s time to think about filing those dreaded taxes. USA.gov has information to help individuals find out if they need to file federal taxes, how to get the required forms and instructions and what to do about a late W-2 form.
A good place to start is under the “How to File Your Federal Taxes” topic. In order to file taxes, some initial decisions will need to be made. First, the person filing will need to know how much money they made. Then they will need to decide whether to take the standard deduction or itemize their return. This page lists the steps to take, including what paperwork is needed, how to figure out a filing status and how to file. The IRS recommends using tax preparation software to e-file for the easiest and most accurate returns.
If someone owes money, they can learn how to make a tax payment, including applying for a payment plan. Or if they paid too much, they could find out how to check the status of their tax refund.
Under “Get Help with Your Taxes,” one can learn if they are eligible to get free tax assistance.
Don't forget to look at the IRS scams section. It includes a video of IRS scam imposters, how to avoid these scams and how to report them.
Information about filing Indiana state taxes can be found here. Online services include checking a refund, INfreefile for individual income tax, information on how to make a payment plan and tax forms to download or print.
 The Indiana Historical Society will offer three funding opportunities in 2021 through the Heritage Support Grants program. The Heritage Support Grants program exists to advance the care of and access to history in Indiana, while increasing the capacity of organizations that carry out this work. HSG prioritizes projects that focus on collections stewardship, diversity, equity, access and inclusion, sustainability and planning.
In order to be eligible for a Heritage Support Grant, organizations must be incorporated in the State of Indiana as a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, reflect history as significant component of organizational mission and/or propose a history-focused project and have an annual budget under $300,000.
Project Grant funds ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 will be awarded in June 2021.
Organizations interested in applying for a project grant will need to submit a summary of proposal by March 2, 2021. If invited, applicants can submit a full proposal by April 29, 2021. Grants will be awarded in June of 2021.
Click here for more information, including instructions on how to apply, guidelines, eligibility requirements and info on mini-grants.
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