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State Library to Renew Our Heroes Tree Program-
Join Historical & Cultural Organizations at
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War of 1812 Content Sought for Poster Contest
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Associated Press
Ind. romance writers share love of genre
Bloomington Herald Times
Library sees better behavior under
no-smoking rule
Columbus Republic
As more patrons turn to e-readers,
spending on downloadable titles increased
Culver Citizen
Rita Lawson collection dedication leads
Culver library news
Greencastle Banner-Graphic
Kevin Gregory helps bring weather to life
at library, fair
Greencastle Banner-Graphic
Library looks to replace computers
Greenfield Daily Reporter
SUMMER STAPLE A SUCCESS
Indianapolis Star
Reading racy titles under cover of e-books
Inside Indiana Business
Indy Library Offering Free Legal Downloads
Kokomo Tribune
The Crossing Education Center’s students
farm community garden
LaPorte Herald Argus
Library may not be reimbursed by insurance
company
Michigan City News-Dispatch
Stacking it up: Library summer reading
program has a fun finale
Muncie Star Press
Lincoln's images highlight exhibit
Northwest Indiana Times
Libraries are economical
Rushville Republican
RushShelby Energy Partners with
Rushville Public Library
South Bend Tribune
Library continues commitment as community
partner
Terre Haute Tribune Star
Year of the River project to feature
artwork along riverbank
Terre Haute Tribune Star
Library donates toys for children with
disabilities
Vincennes Sun Commercial
Consultant's comments spur interest in
library focus groups
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State Library
to Renew Our Heroes' Tree Project
Registration
is now open for the 2012 Our Heroes’ Tree
initiative. The
Indiana State Library has assumed statewide administration of the
popular program
with support from the Military Family Research Institute, which hosted
the program through 2010.
Our Heroes’ Tree
is a national initiative founded to recognize and honor
sacrifices made by the families of current and past service members. The
goal of the project to support the efforts of military members and their
families while providing military related programming for all ages.
The “virtual
heroes tree” will once again be back. This virtual tree allows
for families to electronically hang ornaments with a picture of a loved
one who is serving our country. The ornaments help to raise awareness of
those deployed and show continued support for the United States
military.
Participating libraries are welcome to create their own programming for
Our Heroes’ Tree and take a look at these
reader recommendations. Some past programs that have been implemented
by libraries throughout Indiana include adopting a soldier or platoon,
assisting military families to set up a family blog, patriotic crafting
ideas for children, writing letters to veterans, and hosting workshops
for veterans to interact with the community.
Join Historical & Cultural Organizations at State Fair
Courtesy of the Indiana Department of Natural
Resources
On August 9, learn about Hoosier history at the annual
Hoosier Heritage Day at the
Indiana State
Fair. Sponsored by 12 state agencies and three statewide
not-for-profits, the entire day has been devoted to Indiana history.
Fairgoers can meet re-enactors portraying Madame C.J. Walker, President
Abraham Lincoln, and Raggedy Anne. After talking with the re-enactors,
attendees can play a history trivia game, try on an Indiana Supreme
Court Judge’s robe, or put together a State House puzzle. Attendees can
learn more about Hoosier participation in all U.S. wars by talking with
historical re-enactors or by visiting with the staff at the Indiana War
Memorial. Finally, take a trip on one of the architectural trolley tours
and learn about the history and beauty of the buildings at the State
Fair.
War of 1812
Content Sought for Poster Contest
The
Indiana Archives Month Committee is requesting high-resolution images of
paintings, manuscripts, artifacts or documents for use in the design of
the 2012 Indiana Archives Month poster. The Archives Month Committee
seeks historically-significant submissions relating to both Indiana and
the bicentennial of the War of 1812. All submissions must be turned into
the Indiana State Historic Records Advisory Board at
shrab@icpr.in.gov no later
than August 20, 2012.
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Indiana
Librarians Converge at State Park for Leadership Academy
Dozens of
Indiana librarians convened at the Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Creek State
Park for the inaugural Indiana Library Leadership Academy. The Academy
was designed to prepare future library leaders for 21st-Century
challenges and to identify and predict changes in the industry, the
community they serve, and the needs of their stakeholders.
The
five-day workshop kicks off the 10-month academy, which concludes with a
capstone project. Stay tuned to next week's The Wednesday Word
for a complete recap of this week's activities. More information about
the academy is available
online.
Upcoming Workshops,
Events & Important Dates
The New
Director’s Workshop originally scheduled for Aug. 2 has been rescheduled
for Aug. 16.
Databases
& the Common Core
When: August 2@ 9:00
AM When: September 11 @ 4:00 PM Where: Live Online
Director's Refresher Workshop
When: August 8 @ 8:00 AM
Where: Indiana State Library
Gale Virtual Reference Library eBooks from Inspire
When: August 15 @ 9:30
AM Where: Live Online
New Director's Workshop
When: August 16 @ 8:00 AM
Where: Indiana State Library
She Blinded Me With Library Science (Certification Workshop)
When: August 21 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Live Online
CYPD
2012 Conference
When: August 26 & 27 Where: Indianapolis Marriott East
Association for Library Service to Children National Institute
When: September 20-22 Where: Sheraton Indy City Centre Hotel
Indiana Vision Expo & Vision Walk When: September 29 @ 9:30 AM Where: Indiana State Library
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opportunities from:
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