 This week's new Indiana library jobs
Executive Director
Eckhart Public Library
Children’s Librarian
Johnson County Public Library
Branch Manager
Morgan County Public Library
Library Director
Tipton County Public Library
Public Services Education Librarian
Tipton County Public Library
Those who would like an Indiana library job posting to be listed in the Wednesday Word should submit the position and its description to the Indiana State Library. Click here for submission guidelines and to submit.
Indy Author Fair at Central Library Oct. 30
Indianapolis Public Library
Library board approves 2022 budget
Jackson County Public Library
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana awards $150,000 for local projects
Jeffersonville Township Public Library
Lilly Library acquires ‘Dame of Dictionaries’ Madeline Kripke’s collection
Lilly Library at Indiana University
'Hogwarts Halloween' returning to Albion celebration
Noble County Public Library
Owen County Public Library brings Story Walk to the MYPath Trail System
Owen County Public Library
Tippecanoe County Public Library's downtown branch is slated for several million dollars in renovations
Tippecanoe County Public Library
West Lafayette Public Library to be closed in November for construction
West Lafayette Public Library
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 The capability for users to access INSPIRE from home - and away from their library, school or university - has been expanded. INSPIRE, along with EBSCO and Access Indiana, have joined forces to use the single sign-on option of Access Indiana which allows remote access for residents of the state.
Previously, the Indiana State Library used a service that was no longer being updated and was not fully integrated with the EBSCO products that were accessible via INSPIRE. Access Indiana is fully integrated with EBSCO. INSPIRE will still use Geo IP authentication and IP authentication with libraries, schools and universities.
Links to individual resources for INSPIRE will need to be updated for public libraries that have links to specific databases within INSPIRE on their websites. Click here to see the correct links for the individual databases. If another authentication product - such as a university single sign-on or a proxy at a library - is used, the links will not need to be updated.
With the move to Access Indiana, old EBSCO accounts will need to be merged with an Access Indiana single sign-on account in order to allow users to sign on. Follow these instructions to merge accounts. Click here to view the newly-updated INSPIRE FAQ page.
Those who have questions about INSPIRE, Access Indiana, single sign-on, merging accounts or linking databases can email the INSPIRE help desk here.
 The Indiana State Library is currently exploring the idea of a statewide library passport program. The program, with a tentative launch in 2022, will operate in a similar manner to the Passport To Your National Parks® program administered by America’s National Parks™.
The State Library wants to hear from libraries with a special space to share. Architecture, art, special collections, museums, statues and outdoor public spaces are just some of the features that would make the library an excellent place to visit. Ideally, these features should be accessible to the public without the need of a library card, as visitors will be encouraged to travel to each highlighted library.
Indiana libraries that are interested in the program are encouraged to fill out this Microsoft Form letting the State Library know why guests should visit their library. The form submission deadline is Oct. 31.
Please contact John Wekluk, communications director at the Indiana State Library, with any questions.
 The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read will feature 15 titles for 2022–23 programming with books that represent a diverse range of contemporary themes, voices and perspectives. A partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read supports community reading programs held around the country, each designed around a single NEA Big Read book selection, with the goal of inspiring meaningful conversations, artistic responses and new discoveries and connections in each community.
For the 2022-23 NEA Big Read, there are 12 new additions to the Big Read library and three returning titles. Descriptions are available for each book here, with additional resources for the new titles available in summer 2022.
Applicant organizations will collaborate with a broad range of partners to offer events and activities that engage the whole community. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to: arts centers, arts councils, arts organizations, community service organizations, environmental organizations, fairs and festivals, faith-based organizations, historical societies, housing authorities, humanities councils, institutions of higher education, libraries, literary centers, museums, school districts, theater companies, trade associations and tribal governments. Matching grants range from $5,000 to $20,000.
Visit Arts Midwest’s website for complete grant guidelines and to apply. The deadline to apply is Jan. 26, 2022.
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Digital Preservation
When: Nov. 3, 1-2 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Annual Report and Bookkeeping Workshop
When: Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday - Get INSPIRED: Live Demo/Q&A with Paula Newcom
When: Nov. 10, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday: Gobble Up Information at the Indiana State Library: An Overview of Our Public Services and Collections
When: Nov. 24, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
CSLP Summer Symposium- National Virtual Conference on Summer Reading
When: Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Webinar
CSLP 2022: Oceans of Possibilities
When: Dec. 9, 1-2 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Oceans of Possibilities - Summer Reading Roundtable
When: Dec. 13, 2-3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
From Diversity to Inclusion: How to Audit Your Collection and Why
When: Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-12 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.
 A founding principle of the United States was that its citizens should have access to the information the government produced. To that end, since the earliest days of The Republic, government documents have been disseminated far and wide throughout the country. Over time, repositories for government documents were established. The Indiana State Library, under the umbrella of the Federal Depository Library Program, is one such institution.
Despite the volume and breadth of the material, the U.S. Government's documents collection is underused. Many citizens are unaware of the vast stores of information available to them for free and at their fingertips, either in print or online. There is so much readily-available information that searching the collections can present challenges. The good news is that tutorials and directions can be found at Govinfo.gov, a resource for all documents printed by the Government Printing Office.
The U.S. Government also tracks access to its sites - registering where queries originate, from what sorts of devices and the length of each visit. Currently the program tracks traffic from approximately 400 Executive Branch domains and 5,700 total sites, including every cabinet department.
Analytics.usa.gov also details which sites are the busiest at any point in time - chances are the United States Postal Service might be winning.
Finally, Ourdocuments.gov offers insights into how people feel about the documents created and saved by our government. In a recent poll, individuals chose the Declaration of Independence as the most important document in U.S. history.
 On Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m., the Indiana Memory Digital Public Library of America will present "Digital Preservation." Justin Clark and Jennifer Noffze will discuss digital preservation via InDiPres and beyond, including value, resources and ROI/decision-making.
Join the IMDPLA Outreach Committee each month for a series of discussions on a variety of topics related to digital collections work. The discussions are free and designed to meet the needs of varying institutional types and sizes.
Click here to read more and to register for the "Digital Preservation" webinar.
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