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1. Nationwide Digital Literacy Campaign Debuts Tool for Libraries

2. New INfo Express Pricing Structure Effective 1/1/2014

3. 10 Days Remain to Nominate Your Favorite Hoosier Author

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Nationwide Digital Literacy Campaign Debuts Tool for Libraries

As reported in The Wednesday Word five weeks ago, Connect2Compete (C2C) was preparing to launch a three-year national public service campaign entitled "EveryoneOn" to promote digital literacy. C2C has geared up for its March 21st kick-off by debuting its "Training Locator" and is asking public libraries to update the database with details about the services and resources the library makes available to help people learn digital literacy skills or access the Internet. Ultimately, the "Training Locator" will connect residents with digital literacy training or public access computers in their area. A 1-800 phone number will also be available with this information for those without internet access.

The key message of "EveryoneOn" is to encourage limited or non-Internet users, to learn how to do “one thing better online”. Public libraries are key to the success of this effort because of your demonstrated commitment to providing free access to the Internet as well as to improving people’s skills (e.g. using a mouse, applying for jobs online, or creating email accounts). EveryoneOn is designed to raise awareness of the importance of digital literacy skills – which libraries have embraced for years.

Reviewing and updating a library’s record should take about 5 minutes to complete per location, and instructions for updating the "Training Locator" are available online. database Additional campaign materials for EveryoneOn, including logos, graphics and examples of public service announcements that are expected later this month.

New INfo Express Pricing Structure Effective 1/1/2014

The Indiana State Library recently announced changes to the 2014 INfo Express pricing structure. These changes reflect cost increases in the current courier’s service contract that went into effect in December 2012. However, the Indiana State Library will subsidize the entire additional cost for INfo Express customers for the remainder of 2013. This means that your next bill (July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014) will reflect six months at the old cost and six months at the new cost. The current and future price structures, as well as the FY 2014 billing rate are as follows:

On January 1, 2014, the Indiana State Library will increase the subsidy for one-day and eligible two-day deliveries in an effort to offset some of the impact of increased service costs. Eligible libraries can receive a second day of delivery at the subsidized rate of $200 annually, rather than the normal rate of $625 per weekly stop. Eligible libraries include:

Please note that branch libraries are not eligible for subsidies. The renewal form and instructions are located at infoexpress.in.gov. Renewal requests must be received by June 15, 2013. Contact (317) 232-3699 or INFOEXPRESS@library.in.gov with additional questions, for more information, or if you believe your library has become a net lender in the last year.

10 Days Remain to Nominate Your Favorite Hoosier Author

You have only until Friday, March 22, 2013 to submit nominations for the fifth-annual Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award. Any living published writer who was born in Indiana or has lived in Indiana for at least five years is eligible for nomination. A statewide panel will select a national, regional, and emerging author from nominations sent in by the public. Winning authors will each receive a cash prize ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 and will be able to designate their hometown Indiana public library as the recipient of an additional $2,500 grant.

On October 26, 2013, the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation will honor the winning authors at an Awards Dinner at the Central Library in downtown Indianapolis.  More information about this event, the nomination process, and the Indiana Authors Fair is available at indianaauthorsaward.org.

Friday Deadline to Apply
for 2013 LSTA Grants

Applications for LSTA Technology and Digitization grants are due on Friday, March 15, 2013. 

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.

Upcoming Workshops,
Events & Important Dates

Summer Reading Workshop When: March 14 @ 1:00 PM
Where: Muncie Public Library

Summer Reading Workshop When: March 18 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Brazil Public Library

IBLN Spring Conference
When: March 23 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Ivy Tech, Lafayette Campus

Spring 2013 eIndiana Digital OverDrive
When: March 28 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Live Online

Southwest Youth Services Spring Roundtable
When: April 4 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Pike County Public Library

Government Information Day
When: April 9 @ 9:00 AM
Where: Indiana State Library

Readers Advisory Training for Youth Librarians
When: April 10 @ 2:00 PM
Where: New Castle Public Library

Midwest Archives Conference
When: April 18-20
Where: Hyatt Regency, Downtown Indy

Every Child Ready to Read 2nd Edition
When: April 29 @ 9:30 AM
Where: Crawfordsville District Public Library

Readers Advisory Training for Youth Librarians
When: May 3 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Evansville Vanderburg Public Library

Every Child Ready to Read 2nd Edition
When: May 13 @ 9:00 AM
Where: Monticello-Union Township Public Library

Indiana Broadband Summit
When: May 30
Where: Indiana State Library

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