The Wednesday Word: Library News from Around Indiana

Shelby County Public Library recently became the 99th Indiana library to go live on Evergreen Indiana. This brings the current Evergreen Indiana service population to almost 950,000 residents! The Evergreen Indiana catalog now holds more than 2.6 million unique bibliographic records and provides access to more than 6.2 million items. Patrons of these member libraries can use their Evergreen Indiana library card to view the catalogs and borrow materials from the other member libraries.

The Evergreen Indiana Consortium is quickly approaching two major milestones of 100 member libraries and one million residents served. The Consortium is now accepting applications for its 100th member library. For more information about Evergreen Indiana, visit Information and Resources for Interested Libraries or contact Shauna Borger, Evergreen Indiana Coordinator, at 317-234-6536 or sborger@library.IN.gov.

Additionally, five Evergreen Indiana libraries are joining the eIndiana Digital OverDrive Consortium on Thursday, May 31 which will bring the total number of libraries live in the consortium to 65 serving a population of 701,359. All Evergreen libraries are eligible to join this resource-sharing initiative to deliver eBooks in local communities. For more information about joining the consortium, please visit the Member Resources website.

State Library Seeks Feedback on Upcoming LSTA Plan

The Indiana State Library is currently seeking feedback on its preliminary 2013-2017 LSTA Five-Year Plan. Upon approval from the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS), this plan will dictate what types of projects will be eligible for LSTA funding and how the State Library manages distribution of LSTA funds.

Please take time to review the preliminary 2013-2017 LSTA Five-Year Plan and take this brief survey to provide your thoughts, suggestions and concerns. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Visit LSTA Supports Indiana Libraries to learn about the LSTA-funded statewide services and sub-grants offered by the Indiana State Library. Learn more about past and current LSTA grant programs, review frequently asked questions, and locate contact information at in.gov/library/lsta.htm.

Deadline to Join Net Literacy Alliance is This Friday

There are just two days left to submit a letter of interest in joining the Net Literacy Alliance. The aim of this partnership is to make available a number of refurbished computers to public libraries in Indiana to allow them to replace slow and outdated public access computers and OPAC stations, and to expand the number of public workstations.

To be considered for these machines, please update your library’s listing in TechAtlas, and then notify the Indiana State Library Development Office of your interest by June 1, 2012.

You may view an archived webinar on creating an inventory if you need assistance with completing the TechAtlas inventory.

Gates Releases Viral Video on Connectivity in Libraries

The Gates Foundation released a video on YouTube regarding the crucial role America's public libraries play in bridging the digital divide and how they are transforming lives by changing the way we connect.

Please consider showing this video to your patrons, trustees and local decision makers or adding it the queue of videos on your television.

Upcoming Workshops,
Events & Important Dates

Digital Preservation Outreach & Education Workshop
When: May 31 @ 8:30 AM
Where: Indiana State Library

OCLC: Best Kept Secret: Marketing the Small & Rural Library
When: June 7 @ 2:00 PM
Where: Live Online

EdCamp Indy
When: June 12
Where: Plainfield High School

eBooks on INSPIRE Webinar
When: June 13 @ 2:00 PM
Where: Live Online

ALA Annual Conference
When: June 21-26
Where: Anaheim, CA

2012 Indiana Vision Expo & Vision Walk
When: September 29 @ 9:30 AM
Where: Indiana State Library

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