 This week's new Indiana library job
Access and Content Services Assistant Manager
Monroe County Public Library
Community Engagement Librarian
Monroe County Public Library
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Alumni gift to School of Education will expand its library's storytelling collection
Education Library at Indiana University
Indianapolis Public Library launches new classes for Hispanic Hoosiers
Indianapolis Public Library
County library branches provide winter activities
Jasper County Public Library
Library acts on conference-inspired ideas
Kendallville Public Library
Retired NWCPL director Frank awarded Sagamore Of The Wabash
North Webster Community Public Library
History of Terre Haute will be on full display with the Smithsonian
Vigo County Public Library
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 The North Manchester Public Library is pleased to introduce Kindness Packs. Each pack comes with a list of ideas and supplies that kids can use to spread kindness in their circle. For example, children can write a thank you letter to their mail carrier with the paper included in the kit. Provided stickers can be used for decorating cards to deliver to nursing home residents or as accents on gifted craft projects.
"Even in normal times there's not much to do in January, so we're hyper-aware of what our young patrons are facing in 2021," said Sarah Morbitzer, children's department manager "It's hard to distance from family. It's hard not to see friends. It's hard not to go places. I'm a big believer in helping yourself by helping others, but kids aren't always given many options for reaching out. We wanted to create something that is accessible to kids of all ages and gives them fun ways to connect with the people in their community, even from a distance. As they spread kindness with thank you cards for mail carriers and cheery notes for neighbors, we hope those positive actions will have a ripple effect and be passed on to others!"
To request a Kindness Pack, patrons can call the library at 260-982-4773 or place a curbside order online.
Please contact Sarah Morbitzer with any questions.
 The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is currently offering five literacy grants.
Adult Literacy Grants up to $10,000 are awarded to organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of literacy assistance in GED or High School Equivalency preparation, adult basic education and English language acquisition. The application deadline is Feb. 18. Click here to apply.
Family Literacy Grants up to $10,000 are awarded to nonprofit organizations that support the whole family in literacy if they provide adult education instruction, provide children’s education and provide parent and child together time, known as PACT. The application deadline is Feb. 18. Click here to apply.
Youth Literacy Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations that help students who are below grade level or having trouble reading. Grant funding is provided to assist in implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs; purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives; and purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs. Grant applications will be available February 2021.
Summer Reading Grants up to $3,000 are awarded to support the creation or expansion of summer reading programs. Local nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries are eligible to apply if their programs target Pre-K-12th grade students who are new readers; target below grade level readers; and assist readers with learning disabilities. The application deadline is Feb. 18. Click here to apply.
The Beyond Words: Dollar General School Library Relief Program, together with the American Association of School Librarians, supports public school libraries recovering from major disasters by providing grants for books, media and equipment. Click here to apply.
Click here to learn more about Dollar General Literacy Foundation's grant programs.
 Registration is now open for "Licensing Electronic Resources: An Introduction," a two-day workshop offered by the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services.
Presented by Stephanie D. Davis, group purchasing manager at MCLS, this basic workshop is designed for library staff who are new to negotiating licenses for electronic resources. This workshop would also be beneficial to library staff who do not negotiate with vendors, but who do work with electronic resources and/or ERM systems and need to understand license terms.
The workshop runs from 2-4 p.m. Eastern Time on Feb. 3 and 4.
Registration is $79 for MCLS members and $159 for non-members. The workshop is eligible for four LEUs for Indiana library staff. Click here to read more about the workshop and to register.
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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
What’s Up Wednesday - Get INSPIRED: Live Demo/Q&A
When: Feb. 10, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Leap into Science - Light & Shadows virtual training
When: Feb. 10, 12-2 p.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday: Seth Irwin - Conservator, Indiana State Library
When: Feb. 24, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Dungeons & Dragons & Beyond: How to Run a Library RPG Program
When: Feb. 25, 2-3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday-Get INSPIRED: INSPIRE Search Strategies and Helpful Tips
When: March 10, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday: Ryan Edgell - EDGE Information Technologies
When: March 31, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
 Welcome to Digital Collection Highlights. Every other week, librarians at the Indiana State Library share images from the library's ever-growing digital collections. Visit the Digital Collections page to view the latest additions.
 The word kitty usually conjures mental images of fluffy felines, but according to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary it has a secondary meaning of “a sum of money or collection of goods made up of small contributions.” As part of their 29th annual marketing campaign in 1948, the Indianapolis Community Fund issued this delightful and lavishly illustrated pamphlet. With the helpful narration of an adorable cat, the City Kitty, this document outlines all the charitable services provided by Community Fund and appeals to readers to contribute money to Indianapolis’ "City Kitty.”
The pamphlet is part of the Indiana State Library's Charitable Organizations and Philanthropy collection. The collection contains materials from philanthropy and charitable organizations, starting from the late 19th century to present day, from across the state. It also contains materials about community chests, such as the Indianapolis Community Fund and their Red Feather campaigns.
 The next installment of the Indiana State Library's What's Up Wednesday webinar series has been announced as "Collection Preservation at the Indiana State Library."
The Indiana State Library holds collections that are significant and important to both the history of Indiana and also the United States. The library’s holdings consist of a wide variety of different materials, such as maps, documents, photographs, books, paintings and fine art. Caring for these collections is what the State Library's Preservation Division is tasked with; both preventing damage from happening and repairing damage when it happens.
On Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 10-11 a.m., Indiana State Library conservator Seth Irwin will focus on both an introduction to the field of art conservation and the work of the Indiana State Library's preservation program.
This webinar is eligible for one LEU for Indiana library staff. Click here to read more about "Collection Preservation at the Indiana State Library" and click here to register.
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