 This week's new Indiana library jobs
Circulation Clerk II
Avon-Washington Township Public Library
Collections and User Services Associate
Butler University Libraries
Science Librarian
Butler University Libraries
Public Services Librarian
Indianapolis Public Library
Director of Youth Services and Programs
Mooresville Public Library
Assistant Director
Nappanee 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.
Area libraries strive to provide access
Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County, Eckhart Public Library, Kendallville Public Library, LaGrange County Public Library and Noble County Public Library
Library presents a way to remember the good times
Johnson County Public Library
La Porte County Public Library new 'Exchange' offers a new home for makers
La Porte County Public Library
Schools, libraries to receive FCC funding
Lincoln Heritage Public Library
Main branch of SJCPL ready to reopen this month
St. Joseph County Public Library
RCAA November artist of the month featured in Vigo library exhibit
Vigo County Public Library
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 Family Tree Magazine has announced the release of its newly-revised and updated 75 Best State Websites for Genealogy list. The list highlights the best state-based resources for family historians to research their family tree. The Indiana State Library's Genealogy Collection website has been chosen to be part of the list.
"We're proud of how this list highlights the great work being done by societies, archives and libraries around the country," said Family Tree Magazine editor Andrew Koch. "And entries for additional U.S. territories will hopefully help even more researchers find their ancestors."
The State Library's Genealogy Division website includes indexed marriages, death listings, biographies and newspapers. The Indiana Legacy collection indexes records at libraries, historical societies and genealogical societies, while Indiana Memory includes oral histories, city directories, photographs, newspapers, yearbooks and more. Additionally, users can find letters, diaries, photographs and family Bible records under Indiana State Library Digital Collections.
The 75 Best State Websites list is compiled by contributing Family Tree Magazine editor Rick Crume. The list covers a wide variety of websites for family historians, and each entry is accompanied by a summary of what makes each website valuable. Many of these online collections feature not just indexes and catalogs, but actual images of historical records and
photographs as well as digitized vital records, diaries, biographies and more sources that can bring family history alive.
Click here to view the full list of websites. Click here to read Family Tree Magazine's complete press release.
 The FINRA Investor Education Foundation's current grant program supports public libraries and academic libraries in their efforts to meet financial and/or investor education needs at the community level by providing high-quality education, services and resources. The program also aims to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion in access to personal finance education and information.
U.S. public libraries and academic libraries at U.S. state or nonprofit higher education institutions are eligible to apply for this grant. This is a competitive grant program. Submission of a grant application does not guarantee that a grant will be awarded. The maximum grant request is $50,000.
Applicants must provide, in a cover page, the project principal, their library information, project title, amount requested, project duration and project summary.
Click here to apply and to read a description of everything that is required in the grant proposal, including qualifications, a detailed project description, marketing and outreach plan, evaluation plan, project partners, timeline and budget narrative. The deadline to submit an application is March 1, 2022.
Established in 2003 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation empowers underserved Americans with the knowledge, skills and tools to make sound financial decisions throughout life.
 The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries is currently offering funds to the "...Nation’s neediest schools so that they can extend, update and diversify the book and print collections in their libraries with the goal of encouraging students to develop a love of reading and learning."
Public school applicants must be Title 1 eligible. Neighborhood schools, charter schools, magnet schools, etc. are all welcome to apply, if Title 1 eligible. Private and parochial schools are also welcome to apply if at least 50% of their student population qualify for financial aid. A principal must digitally sign principal agreement in application. Funds must be used to purchase print or braille volumes, audio-books or e-books; or for magazine, serial or e-magazine subscriptions.
Click here to view key dates and eligibility requirements, read an FAQ and apply. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time on Friday, Dec. 31.
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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
Intro to Copyright
When: Dec. 1, 1-2 p.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 #1
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
Oceans of Possibilities - Summer Reading Roundtable #2
When: Jan. 11, 2022, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Webinar
Oceans of Possibilities - Summer Reading Roundtable #3
When: Jan. 19, 2022, 2-3 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.
 Indiana Federal Documents recently uploaded a new subject guide titled Government Resources for College. It features a compilation of federal and state resources and links relating to higher education. The subject guide contains information for perspective students to help them find the right college fit, information on available scholarships or grants and information on how to apply for financial aid. The guide is just one example of the wealth of government information readily available to the public.
Parents and educators can turn to government information sources to teach children, utilizing fun and engaging trusted sources. Indiana Federal Documents has also compiled an Education Resources Guide that includes subject and activity lesson plans, engaging activities, online games for children and links to several government websites with information geared directly toward young learners.
Government information is commonly mistaken as a subject instead of a type of information that covers many subjects and is created for a diverse audience. These subject guides represent a tiny sample of what is available to the public.
 The Collaborative Summer Library Program has announced its first annual Summer Symposium. The symposium will take place virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Sessions will include "Summer Matters: Making All Learning Count," "You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Flyer: Library Summer Program Marketing Crash Course," "What’s Great About Your Community: Extending Your Connections to Youth and Families," and "Catch the Programming Wave (with Oceans of Possibilities)!" Click here to read more session details and to register. Sessions will be recorded.
Information about the symposium, along with information about other youth services training opportunities, can be found on the Indiana State Library's new Youth Services Training Opportunities webpage. This page will showcase upcoming webinars and roundtables, in addition to linking to archived recordings. Resources from outside of the State Library are also highlighted.
Please contact Beth Yates, children's consultant at the Indiana State Library and CSLP president-elect, with any questions about the symposium or webpage.
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