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In This Issue More Library News Associated Press Stolen baby Jesus statues left at Southern Indiana library Brazil Times Poetry contest deadline looming Elkhart Truth Library renovations could affect Elkhart patrons Fort Wayne News-Sentinel Allen County Public Library shopping for new data center Greencastle Banner-Graphic Ling among writers earning 2011 author awards Greenfield Reporter
Library workshop highlights ornament-making technique
Laptop program expanded Greenwood Public Library to reduce hours as part of cost-cutting measures Lafayette Journal & Courier Library Journal GPO Names Acting Public Printer, Issues Assurances About FDLP, FDsys Despite Budget Cuts Logansport Pharos-Tribune Muncie Star Press Man's library card leads to arrest Northwest Indiana Times Gary residents not ready to close the book on the city's main library Northwest Indiana Times Ivy Tech librarian one of 10 honored in New York Northwest Indiana Times Library director to close the book on her career Northwest Indiana Times Main Gary Public Library closes its doors Shelbyville News South Bend Tribune Reindeer sighted at South Bend library Terre Haute Tribune Star ‘Chronicling’ changes newspaper searches Yorktown Press
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LSTA Webinar to Provide Grant Preparation Tips Need some help completing your LSTA application or budget? Please join LSTA Grant Consultant Jennifer Clifton as she demystifies the grant writing process, while helping you prepare the strongest application possible. The live webinar is scheduled for January 19, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EST) and covers the following topics:
Time will be available for questions at the end of the presentation. This LSTA grant webinar is worth 1 LEU. Advanced registration is required to receive LEUs. Click here for more information or to register. If you have questions about your eligibility, a grant application requirement, or anything else concerning current LSTA grant opportunities, please don't hesitate to contact the Library Development Office at jclifton@library.in.gov or (317) 234-6550, or visit the LSTA homepage. The deadline to apply for LSTA Technology Grants and Digitization Grants is February 10, 2012. Four Weeks Remain to Submit Big Read Grants The Big Read is accepting applications until February 1st from libraries seeking funding to conduct month-long, community-wide reads between September 2012 and June 2013. The Big Read is a national program designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture. Organizations selected will receive a grant ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, access to online training resources, educational and promotional materials, inclusion of your organization and activities on The Big Read Web site, and the prestige of participating in a highly visible national program. Approximately 75 organizations from across the country will be selected by a panel of experts. To review the Guidelines & Application Instructions, visit The Big Read website. For more information, contact Arts Midwest at 612.238.8010 or TheBigRead@artsmidwest.org New Years Brings About Several New Library Directors As we welcome in the new year, let us also welcome the many new and familiar faces recently appointed to public library director positions across the state:
Please also note the establishment of the new Perry County Public Library, which is the result of a merger between the Cannelton Public Library and Tell City-Perry County Public Library (TCPCPL). Larry Oathout, Director of TCPCPL, will serve the new district in the same capacity. Both of the merged districts are members of Evergreen Indiana. You can view all Indiana library job listings via WebJunction Indiana. |
LEU Opportunity Days Register today for one of seven LEU Opportunity Days at a location near you:
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Introduction Cataloguing
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Discovery to Delivery
III: Resource Sharing Core Service
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