The Wednesday Word: Library News from Around Indiana

The State Library would like to thank the over 3,300 WebJunction Indiana members for helping make our state’s online community one of the best in the nation. Over the four and a half years, library professionals have taken advantage of hundreds of hours of free professional coursework along with other great services via WebJunction Indiana.

In 2011, the most popular service on WebJunction Indiana has been the Jobs in Indiana Libraries portal. Nearly 5,400 individuals searched the Indiana library jobs listings this past December alone. Among the most recent entries to the jobs portal include the Children's Services Consultant position at the State Library. This position coordinates outreach efforts of the State Library to libraries of all types related to areas of children's service. Applications must be submitted through the Indiana Job Bank and reference Job ID #577478.

If you have yet to register for WebJunction Indiana, doing so is free and easy. Simply log onto www.in.webjunction.org, set up your new WebJunction member account, and begin taking advantage of WebJunction’s resources today.

Webinar Series Scheduled for Aspiring Geek Libraries

Indiana libraries that are preparing to participate or considering getting on the Geek the Library train may want to take advantage of the upcoming Five Simple Ways Webinar Series from OCLC. These informative Webinars are designed to provide quick tips that you can put into action immediately—and most feature a participating library guest speaker, including a few familiar names:

January 31, 2012: Five Simple Ways to Pitch the Media and Build Media Relationships - Participating library guest: Cathy L. Reeves, Director, Dodge City Public Library
February 28, 2012: Five Simple Ways to Get Noticed in Your Community - Participating library guest: Representative from Solano County Library
March 27, 2012: Five Simple Ways to Partner with Local Schools to Promote Your Local Campaign - Participating library guest: Diane Elmore, Community Relations Specialist, Avon-Washington Township Public Library
April 24, 2012: Five Simple Ways to Effectively Use the Geek the Library Handout to Promote your Local Campaign
May 29, 2012: Five Simple Ways to Get the Most out of Promoting Geek the Library at Local Events - Participating library guest: Lori Durbin, Outreach Librarian, Greensburg-Decatur Co. Public Library
June 26, 2012: Five Simple Ways to Get Serious in Phase-three of Your Local Campaign - Participating library guest: Liz Breed, Marketing Director, Capital Area District Library

If you are unable to attend all the Webinars you desire, also be sure to check out these recorded Webinars from OCLC.

Register Today for the 2012 LSTA Grant Application Assistance Webinar on Jan. 19 at 2:00 p.m.

LEU Opportunity Days

Register today for one of six LEU Opportunity Days at a location near you. While the LEUs are for certified public librarians, the workshops are available to all librarians and school library educators statewide.

(Please note that the Jasper-Dubois County event is scheduled for February 15, not February 7 as previously reported.)

When: February 15 @ 9:30 AM
Where: Jasper-Dubois County Public Library, Ferdinand Branch

When: February 21 @ 9:30 AM
Where: Vigo County Public Library

When: February 28 @ 10:00AM
Where: Batesville Memorial PL

When: March 14 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Kendallville Public Library

When: March 21 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Jasper Co. PL- Wheatfield

When: March 29 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Tippecanoe Co. PL

Upcoming Workshops,
Meetings & Events

LSTA Application Assistance Webinar
When: January 19 @ 2:00 PM
Where: Live Webinar

Digitizing Photographic Collections Workshop
When: January 23 @ 9:00 AM
Where: Peabody Public Library

Basic INSPIRE
When: January 24 @ 2:00 PM
Where: Live Webinar

Advanced INSPIRE Business Resources
When: February 7 @ 2:00 PM
Where: Live Webinar

Deadline for LSTA Grant Applications
When: February 10 @ 11:59 PM

Evergreen Indiana Overview
When: February 23 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Live Webinar

Discovery to Delivery III: Resource Sharing Core Service
When: March 9 @ 9:00 AM
Where: Ball St. University

Evergreen International Conference
When: April 25-29
Where: Indianapolis

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