 This week's new Indiana library jobs
Children and Teen Librarian
Brown County Public Library
Public Services Assistant (part-time)
Hamilton East Public Library
Library Assistant
Huntington City-Township Public Library
Librarian Supervisor - Talking Books and Braille Library
Indiana State Library
Reference Librarian
Tippecanoe County Public Library
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Jeffersonville library reopens with Makerspace offering high-tech resources
Jeffersonville Township Public Library
Through the library, STEAM can be fun
Johnson County Public Library
Library staff proves vital to operation of county vaccine clinic
Pulaski County Public Library
Big Read novel mirrors real life rebuilding post pandemic
Vigo County Public Library
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 The Indiana State Library is currently seeking a supervisor for the Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library.
The Talking Books and Braille Library supervisor will manage all aspects of the Talking Books and Braille collection area. In addition, the supervisor will perform independently at the senior specialist level in the Indiana State Library, providing an advanced level of technical expertise and research and information retrieval expertise in such specialized areas of residents of Indiana who cannot use standard printed materials due to a visual or physical disability.
The essential functions of this role include but are not limited to developing and implementing library services for print impaired Indiana residents; providing training and oversight of the daily operations and staff of the Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library; acting as a liaison to the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled; and serving as an assistive technology expert for the Talking Book department, staying up to date on new technologies and trends.
The candidate must have a background in automated circulation systems; possess strong computer skills in Microsoft Office software, library data systems, and the ability to stay knowledgeable about changing technologies; have the ability to travel statewide and nationally on occasion; and have enthusiasm and interest in promoting library services for readers with disabilities.
A master’s degree in library science from a program accredited by the American Library Association is required. One year of professional library experience and an Indiana Library Certification 3 is also required.
Click here to read the full job description - including more requirements and an outline of benefits - and to apply. Applications are due by March 22.
 Voting is open for the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award. Earlier in 2021, the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award Committee released its list of nominees for the 2021 Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award. The nominees are "The Box Turtle" by Vanessa Roeder, "Brown Baby Lullaby" by Tameka Fryer Brown, "How Do You Dance?" by Thyra Heder, "Red House, Tree House, Little Bitty Brown Mouse" by Jane Godwin and "Who Has Wiggle Waggle Toes?" by Vicky Shiefman. The Indiana Center for the Book has also released a program guide.
In its seventh year, the literacy award recognizes picture books that serve an important role in the first years of a child's life and encourages parents, caregivers and very young children to interact together with exceptional picture books.
Voting is limited to children who live in Indiana and who are under age 6 as of July 31. It is expected that most Indiana children will require help from a parent, caregiver or librarian. Children should circle their favorite Firefly nominee on their ballot and turn it in to their local voting location. This year, every public library system in Indiana received 10 print copies of the ballot and six sheets of Firefly stickers for marking nominees and winning titles. Tallies will be accepted through July 31 and the award winner will be announced on Aug. 9. Voting locations should tally the votes and send them in an email to the Indiana Center for the Book.
The calendar year for the Firefly Award changed last year as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis. The award nomination period now runs through the summer, allowing librarians to do Firefly programs throughout the run of their summer reading programs.
Click here for a PDF version of the ballot. Click here to learn more about the award.
The committee would like to thank TeachingBooks who supported printing and who put together additional Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award book information.
Please contact Suzanne Walker, director of the Indiana Center for the Book, with any questions about the Firefly Award or the program guide.
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A Whole Lotta Sugar in My Library Lemonade
When: March 18, 2-3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday: Ryan Edgell - EDGE Information Technologies
When: March 31, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Leap into Science - Light & Shadows Virtual Training
When: April 6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Affordable After Hours Pick-up Service
When: April 7, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Booklists and Collection Analysis Tools for Public Library Youth Services
When: April 12, 3-4 p.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday - Get INSPIRED: EBSCO Ebooks
When: April 14, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
What's Up Wednesday: Mental Maintenance
When: April 28, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
Critical Hit: Using Dungeons and Dragons to Gamify Training and Evaluation
When: May 11, 10-11 a.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.
 National Women’s History Month traces its roots to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over poor working conditions. The first Women's Day celebration in the United States was in 1909, also in New York City. In 1981, Congress established National Women's History Week to be commemorated annually the second week of March. Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed resolutions requesting and authorizing the president to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating March as Women’s History Month. Many federal agencies celebrate and recognize the importance of Women’s History month.
The U.S. Secretary of State recognizes women from around the globe who have demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment, often at great personal risk and sacrifice with the Women of Courage Award. Learn more about the 2021 honorees here.
Click here to read much more about Women's History Month from the Indiana State Library.
 The Indiana State Library is currently seeking a supervisor for its Rare Books and Manuscripts division.
The supervisor will manage all aspects of the Rare Books and Manuscripts collection area and will report to the deputy director of the Indiana Historical Bureau, one of three State Library divisions. The supervisor is expected to perform independently at the senior specialist level, providing an advanced level of technical proficiency and research and information retrieval expertise in specialized areas. These specialized areas include information science as manuscripts, rare materials, preservation, bibliographic control, material processing, Indiana history and genealogy and reference research queries in broad subject fields of knowledge in all types of formats.
A master’s degree in library science from a program accredited by the American Library Association is required. One year of professional archival library experience is also required. Graduate work in a relevant and appropriate subject is ideal.
Click here to read the full job description - including more requirements, a "day in the life" description and an outline of benefits - and to apply. Applications are due by March 22.
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