 This week's new Indiana library jobs
Assistant Library Branch Manager
Allen County Public Library
Clerk I – Young Peoples Services
Elkhart Public Library
Youth Services Librarian
Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library
Collection Development Librarian
Tippecanoe County Public Library
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Library cooking goes online; clubs forced to get creative amid pandemic
Allen County Public Library, Eckhart Public Library and Huntington City-Township Public Library
Library launches site for skilled trades opportunities
Johnson County Public Library
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 May 2021 marked the opening of the Morrisson-Reeves Library’s first-ever community art show. Local artisans are currently sharing their artwork in the "Inspire. Create. Connect. Community Art Show," which is a community-based, non-competitive art show promoting inclusivity and creativity. The library’s Tiffany Reading Room has been transformed into an art gallery.
The idea of a community art show held at the library came from a vision created by Morrisson-Reeves Library staffer and artist Silus Massoff. "Amidst the negatives associated with this pandemic, quarantine also prompted a wave of revitalized and new creativity in those that may not have considered themselves creatives prior to COVID-19,” Silus said. “This show seeks to showcase that new creativity, as well as the creatives that have resided in our community since well before 2020. We want to celebrate creativity in the face of adversity and provide a positive outlet for reconnection amongst members of our community."
A variety of mediums by 40 different artisans are currently on display in the library. Additionally, more than 40 artisans are presenting their work exclusively in the Virtual Art Gallery - which also includes digital representations of all 40 physical art pieces - for a grand total of 82 participating artists. The gallery is open through this Friday, June 5 during regular library business hours. The Virtual Art Gallery can be viewed here.
The Morrisson-Reeves Library is located at 80 N. 6th Street in Richmond.
 The Ready Readers program, a free, one-on-one literacy training and reading tutoring service that operates under the auspices of Muncie Public Library, has been operating since 2016. The program serves 40 children, ages 1-12 through 30-minute in-home or library-based sessions. A parent or guardian of the child arranges the session time based on their schedule. Each session is individualized for the child, as they each come with different strengths and areas in need of improvement.
The Ready Readers program is unique in the fact that it offers the option of in-home learning sessions. While many social services employees work in the homes of clients, it is not often the case to find library employees doing this. According to Ready Readers Program supervisor Katie Lehman, in-home sessions are conducted in much the same way as the library-based sessions, except they normally take place at a kitchen table or on the living room floor. This removes many barriers families face when trying to find reading help and it allows the Ready Reader tutor to develop a better working relationship with the student alongside their parents or caregivers. “Many families begin to share their child’s successes and struggles with the tutor, opening up and allowing them to interact on a more personal level, thus building trust and rapport with the family and the child,” Lehman said.
In the nearly five years since it has been in operation, the Ready Readers program has served more than 100 children in the Muncie community through one-on-one sessions. Recently, the staff of Ready Readers had to act quickly to continue to deliver tutoring sessions virtually during the pandemic.
“As we look forward to how we will grow in the future, we are hoping to expand outside of the library and incorporate community partners as satellite sites for the program,” Lehman said. "Ultimately, it is my hope and goal to see the Ready Readers program service model expand not only within our community, but to other communities as well."
Click here to learn more.
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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 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.
 In the 1840s, several private schools opened across Rush County for students eager to learn. One of them was Fairview Academy, which was situated near the Rush and Fayette County lines in the small hamlet of Fairview, south of Falmouth. Fairview Academy was incorporated in 1848, with classes starting around 1850. Fairview was considered by some to be one of the forerunners to Butler University due to a number of staff and students teaching and studying at both. Fairview’s first principal was Allen R. Benton, along with his assistant principals Samuel Hoshour and George Campbell. Another teacher who taught at Fairview later taught at Butler was William M. Thrasher.
The school followed a classical education format and held numerous exhibitions for the public. The student population was co-ed and students from surrounding counties and states attended the school.
Fairview flourished in the early 1850s, until the panic in 1857. The academy faced further decline due to the Civil War when some of its students left to fight. Fairview continued operating until 1885, when increased competition from public schools lead to its closure.
Pictured in the photograph from the Katherine Mondor Collection is the 1857 class reunion in June of 1900. Class reunions were common and former students would meet in Fairview to catch up with one another, play games and have a picnic.
 The Indianapolis Public Library is excited to launch its 2021 Summer Reading Program, taking place June 7 to July 31. This year's theme, “Discover,” encourages participants to learn more about the world around them through reading and exploration.
Children's Participants may read any book, graphic novel, magazine, e-book or newspaper, including books they own and books borrowed from the library. Time spent reading, listening to audiobooks, reading aloud to someone or being read to can be tracked in the Beanstack Tracker app available for iOS and Android, or online.
Adult Summer Reading Program participants earn prizes by completing activities in three categories: Discover Outside, Discover You and Discover Something New.
Click here to read more about IndyPL's Summer Reading Program, including information about milestones, prizes, reading categories and redemption deadlines.
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