 This week's new Indiana library jobs
Visiting Assistant Librarian
Franklin D. Schurz Library, Indiana University South Bend
Youth Services Librarian
Hamilton East Public Library
Reference and Government Services Librarian
Indiana State Library
Circulation Supervisor
Indianapolis Public Library
Manager, Digital Projects
Indianapolis Public Library
Public Services Associate II
Indianapolis Public Library
Public Services Librarian - Adult Focus
Indianapolis Public Library
Public Services Librarian - Juvenile Focus
Indianapolis Public Library
Youth Multi-Media Learning Specialist
Indianapolis Public Library
Public Services Librarian - Adult Focus
Jay County Public Library
Media Specialist
Monroe County Community School Corporation
Library Director
Waterloo Grant Township Public Library
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Thrive Alliance, BCPL offer ‘Dementia Friend’ sessions
Bartholomew County Public Library
Perspectives book club to kick off in June
Eckhart Public Library
Indiana Humanities awards 27 nonprofits with more than $80,000 in grants
Frankfort Public Library and Indiana State Library
Indianapolis Public Library kicks off 2021 summer reading programs
Indianapolis Public Library
Indy library strategic plan emphasizes racial equity
Indianapolis Public Library
New Indianapolis library trustee appointed
Indianapolis Public Library
Library offers access to online World Book
Middletown Fall Creek Library
Park it at the library: Avilla branch expands its parking lot
Noble County Public Library
Valparaiso’s newest park is now open
Porter County Public Library System
DePauw to resume library renovation
Roy O. West Library at DePauw University
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 On Tuesday, June 8 at 2 p.m., the Indiana State Library will present "The Firefly Award and Early Literacy Standards - A Perfect Match!" This hourlong webinar will discuss how Indiana Firefly books and programs can support the National Association for the Education of Young Children's early literacy standards.
The Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award introduces parents and children, ages 0-5, to high-quality picture books. These award-winning books can be applied to early literacy standards, like those developed by the NAEYC. A professional membership organization, the NAEYC works to promote early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy and research.
Jeanne Baldwin, NAEYC member and Indianapolis Wayne Township preschool evaluation teacher, will present, and Suzanne Walker, Firefly Chair and Indiana Young Readers Center librarian, will facilitate a discussion throughout the event. Attendees are encouraged bring questions and comments.
Click here to read more and click here to register. The webinar is eligible for one LEU for Indiana library staff.
Please contact Suzanne Walker with any questions regarding the Firefly Award or the literacy standards webinar.
 REALM, an acronym for re-opening libraries, archives and museums, is a project in which OCLC, the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Battelle are conducting reviews of the published scientific research, curating evidence-based resources and administering laboratory testing on SARS-CoV-2 - the virus that causes COVID-19 - to provide information that can inform operational considerations for libraries, archives and museums. The latest outputs from the REALM project include new toolkit resources; research on the impacts of vaccines, variants and ventilation systems on COVID-19 transmission; and a blog post on the next phase of the REALM project.
A new briefing, prepared by Battelle, reviews research on COVID-19 vaccination; variant strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus; and building ventilation that may affect operations, policies and procedures. The briefing can be viewed here. Additionally, new toolkit roundups exploring risk assessment and trauma management in archives, libraries and museums are also available.
For a summary of these latest outputs, visit the Happening Now project update page. Click here to read more about the REALM project.
 On May 6, the Indiana State Library, in partnership with the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, hosted a spring "Resource Sharing Dialogue." The dialogue is now available to be viewed here.
The hourlong video covers the current state of resource sharing in Indiana, in addition to discussing the future of resource sharing in the state. A copy of the chat log can be viewed here.
One topic of discussion during the dialogue was the use of lockers for holds pickups. On April 7, the Indiana State Library presented a webinar titled "Affordable After Hours Pick-up Service," discussing this topic and more. The video recording of that discussion can be viewed here.
Please contact Nicole Brock, resource sharing coordinator at the Indiana State Library, with any questions.
 The North Manchester Public Library has announced the opening of its newest addition, the NMPL Flat Playground. The playground is an accessible play space for the entire community and features six distinct play areas that are designed to encourage physical activity, games and intergenerational play.
The six unique areas feature classic flat ground games. The areas include an activity track, four square, snakes and ladders, long jump, darts and twister. The playground is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the community. The library encourages families, friends and groups to enjoy the space. The non-slip surfacing makes it safe for all ages and mobility levels. Users are welcome to bring their own balls, spinners, etc., or to borrow some from the library at the children’s desk during normal library hours. No library card is required to borrow playground items.
The North Manchester Public Library would like to thank the Bev Westendorf Memorial Fund, the JoAnn Martin Memorial Fund, Friends of the Library, the Tammy Seifert Memorial Fund, EduMarking USA and the NMPL Fun Run for making the Flat Playground possible.
The library is located at 405 N. Market St. in North Manchester. Click here to see pictures of the NMPL Flat Playground and to read detailed descriptions of each unique area.
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2021 Public Library Budget Workshop and Legislative Update
When: May 27, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
2021 Public Library Budget Workshop and Legislative Update
When: June 2, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
The Firefly Award and Early Literacy Standards - A Perfect Match!
When: June 8, 2-3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday - Get INSPIRED: Business Databases in INSPIRE
When: June 9, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
What's Up Wednesday: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Public Library Social Service
When: June 30, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday - Get INSPIRED: Career Preparation with INSPIRE
When: July 14, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday: How IARA Can Help Your Library: Archives & Records Management
When: July 28, 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.
Important changes to the Child Tax Credit will be implemented soon. Starting July 15, and continuing monthly, many American families will be eligible to receive $3,600 per qualifying child under the age of 6 and $3,000 per child ages 7 to 17. According to the IRS, “the credit for qualifying children is fully refundable, which means that taxpayers can benefit from the credit even if they don't have earned income or don't owe any income taxes.” The credit is only for the year 2021.
The Congressional Research Services published a report explaining the policy and detailing the rationale behind the monetary figures. CRS reports provide the public with timely, objective and authoritative research and analysis. Their work is given to committees and members of both the House and Senate, regardless of political party affiliation. The Child Tax Credit report, for example, was most recently updated May 12. The reports are also not subject to copyright protection in the U.S., which means the reports can be reproduced and distributed in their entirety without permission.
 On Thursday, June 24 at 10 a.m., the Indiana State Library will present "Is This Sexual Harassment? The Library Edition." This hourlong webinar will identify key elements of a sound sexual harassment policy and offer tips on how to handle uncomfortable situations that do not constitute sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment is prohibited under state and federal law. Employees are entitled to a workplace free of sexual harassment, but not all unpleasant encounters constitute harassment. Presenter Cheri Harris, certification program director and legal consultant at the Indiana State Library, will discuss the difference between annoying behavior and actionable behavior.
The presentation will help identify who can be a target of sexual harassment and who can be a harasser; the difference between risky behavior and sexual harassment; what an employee should do if they are the target of sexual harassment; what an employee can do if they are a witness or bystander to sexual harassment; and the duties of a manager or supervisor in these situations.
This webinar is eligible for one LEU for Indiana library staff. Click here to register.
Please contact Cheri Harris with any questions regarding "Is This Sexual Harassment? The Library Edition."
The deadline to apply for a 2021 Association for Rural and Small Libraries Conference scholarship is this Friday, May 28 by 5 p.m. Central Time.
This year, five scholarships will be awarded by ARSL. The Dr. Bernard Vavrek Scholarship is for current library school students; the Founders Scholarship is for current ARSL members who have been working in the library profession for five years or less; the Ken Davenport Scholarship is for current ARSL members who have been working in the library profession for six to 10 years; and the Angel Scholarship is open to current ARSL members who have been working in the library profession for any length of time. Thanks to fundraising efforts, including donations and Trivia Night at the annual conference, two Angel Scholarships will be awarded for this year’s conference.
Winners will be notified on or about July 2, which will be before the early bird registration starts. Click here to submit a scholarship application. Click here to read more about the Association for Rural and Small Libraries.
Please contact ARSL with any scholarship questions.
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