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1. State Library Introduces eBook Kits for Patron, Staff Training

2. Sign Up Today for Statewide Summer Reading Workshops

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State Library Introduces eBook Kits for Patron, Staff Training

eBooks are rapidly becoming an important part of every library’s holdings. Are you prepared to meet the challenges of your patrons who come in and require help with eReader devices? Does your staff need a little more time and practice with the various e-reader devices that are available out there? 

The Indiana State Library has 10 eReader kits available for check out. Each kit contains each of the seven eReaders that are commercially available, including:

These kits are great for staff training days as well as individual workshops on e-books. An Indiana public or school library may obtain these kits by contacting the PDO at (317) 234-5650 or pdo@library.in.gov.

Sign Up Today for Statewide Summer Reading Workshops

Suzanne Walker, Indiana State Library Children's Services Consultant, has scheduled a full lineup of Collaborative Summer Reading Program training sessions coming to a community near you. Throughout February and March these three-hour workshops worth three LEUs will discuss different ways to structure your Summer Reading Programs, event ideas for all ages, and do 2-3 hands-on activities you can use this summer. Attendees are also encouraged to bring ideas about Summer Reading to share.

Registration is required via the WebJunction Indiana Calendar of Events, but do so quickly as space may be limited at many of the following locations:

Also, be sure to check out more summer reading resources online, including fun Pinterest boards and information about the 2013 Teen Video Challenge. You may also contact Suzanne Walker at suwalker@library.in.gov for more information

Join Hundreds of Indiana Schools and Libraries for Digital Learning Day on February 6

Two Indiana Librarians Chosen to Participate in ALA's 2013 Student to Staff Program

Congratulations to graduate student Emily Stueven (Indiana University SLIS) and Owen County Public Library Director Ginger Rogers (Mississippi State University) who were among just 40 students nationwide to be nominated by their schools to assist ALA staff during the 2013 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. In exchange for working four hours a day, Emily and Ginger will receive free conference registration, housing, and a per diem for meal expenses.

Upcoming Workshops,
Events & Important Dates

Digital Learning Day
When: February 6, 2013 (all day)
Where: Across the Nation

Every Child Ready to Read Workshop
When: February 6 @ 9:30 AM
Where: Tipton County Public Library

Libraries and Pinterest
When: February 8 @ 10:00 AM (CST) &
When: February 8 @ 11:30 (CST)
Where: Jasper County Public Library - Wheatfield

Central Indiana Children's Roundtable
When: February 11 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Morgan County Public Library - Martinsville

Every Child Ready to Read Workshop
When: February 15 @ 9:30 AM
Where: Bartholomew Co. Public Library

Readers Advisory for Youth
When: February 21 @ 10:00 AM
Where: New Albany-Floyd County Public Library

Every Child Ready to Read Workshop
When: March 5 @ 9:00 AM (CST)
Where: Jasper County Public Library - DeMotte Branch

Discovery to Delivery IV: Connecting the Community
When: March 8 @ 9:00 AM
Where: Ball State University

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