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In This Issue More Library News Elkhart Truth Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Librarians spend time in kitchen with teens Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Wider reading range real prizewinner Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Library increasing cost of printouts to 10 cents Gary Post-Tribune Gary library changes will begin next month Greene County Daily World Send letters to Santa from the Linton Public Library Greenfield Reporter Selfless volunteers share their time to make sure organizations can fulfill their missions Indianapolis Star Library director resigns over cuts LaPorte Herald Argus Library board approves settlement agreement Louisville Courier-Journal Gingerbread Houses become family tradition at New Albany library Northwest Indiana Times CPCL celebrates placement of last beam Northwest Indiana Times Hobart High School honors outstanding library leaders
Rushville Republican Terre Haute Tribune Star Library to extend Internet service Terre Haute Tribune Star Library program to feature optometrist
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Offers PLA Scholarships As part of their Small Library Support Program, Gale in partnership with WebJunction, will be providing travel and all related expenses for library staff (serving populations of 50 thousand or less) to attend the 2012 Public Library Association (PLA) annual conference in Philadelphia, PA next March. Applications may be submitted online and are due by January 18, 2012. |
Two Indiana Libraries Awarded ALA Programming Grant Congratulations to the Tippecanoe County Public Library and Delphi Public Library which were selected as recipients of Building Common Ground: Discussions of Community, Civility and Compassion grants. The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office developed this multi-format discussion program for public audiences to spark action, engagement, and reflection within the community. The goal of this project is to engage the public in contemplation and discussion of the importance of community, civility and compassion in their daily lives. Thirty public libraries nationwide were selected to host a series of 4 to 8 events between February 1, 2012 and November 30, 2012. The selected libraries will receive a $2,500 grant to support program-related expenses, access to programming materials and a series of online, professional development and project, as well as promotional materials. State Archives Hosting Emergency Planning Webinars The Indiana State Archives will offer training for state and local government units on methods to protect government documents and Hoosiers' essential records before, during, and after disasters. Essential records, including emergency plans, deeds, and medical and payroll records are those that are needed to rapidly restore government services, protect critical infrastructure, and protect the health and safety of residents. In the aftermath of the incident, essential records may include historical records necessary to rebuild a community devastated by the disaster. Archivists, librarians, records managers, chief information officers and technology staff, and emergency and continuity of operations (COOP) managers will be trained to identify, prioritize and assess critical records, outline an essential records plan and understand applicable federal, state and local regulations and procedures. The State Archives will first offer the "Essential Records (ER)" webinar on January 17, 19, 24, and 26 between 10:00 a.m. and noon (EST). A follow-up webinar, "Records Emergency Planning & Response (REPR)," will be held on February 7, 9, 14, and 16 also between 10:00 a.m. and noon (EST). Visit www.icpr.IN.gov/3100.htm for more information and to register for the IPER webinars. Deadline Approaches for Indiana History Article Contest The December 31, 2012 deadline for submissions into the Indiana Magazine of History's inaugural Hoosier Historical Collections Article Prize is quickly approaching. The prize is offered for the best article based upon resources found in three of the state’s primary historical collections: the Indiana State Library, the Indiana Historical Society, and the Indiana State Archives, all of which are sponsoring contest. The author of the winning submission, as judged by a committee of scholars convened by the IMH editorial staff, will receive $750.00 and publication in the IMH. The winning article must conform to the basic guidelines for IMH article submissions and should rely substantially upon primary resources (of any format) owned by one or more of the three participating repositories. Preference will be given to topics supported by research at more than one of the institutions. Submissions should be based upon original research that contributes new information or a new interpretation to subjects appropriate for publication in the Indiana Magazine of History. |
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