The Wednesday Word: Library News from Around Indiana

Ebsco recently released an updated version of EBSCOhost^® Mobile, which is accessible on most smartphones and mobile devices. The new EBSCOhost Mobile provides users with an improved search experience for accessing many of the EBSCOhost databases available on INSPIRE.

EBSCOhost Mobile can be accessed without any initial administrative profile set up or software download required with its new smart technology that auto-detects when a user is visiting from a mobile device. The platform automatically directs the user to the optimal search experience for their device, making login and access faster and more streamlined.

Please note that if your mobile device's IP address is not automatically authenticated by INSPIRE, you will be given a temporary password with directions for attaining a permanent password. It is slightly more common for mobile device users to experience IP conflicts with INSPIRE's authentication system. Additionally, EBSCO interfaces such as KidsSearch and Student Research Center do not have a mobile version at this time.

Like Ebsco, Gale also offers mobile options via its AccessMyLibrary (AML) mobile app for iPhone and Android. The AML Public Edition uses GPS to find public libraries within a 10-mile radius of the user's location, then gives them free, unlimited access to your library's online Gale resources - without the need to authenticate.

TechSoup Offers Huge Software Discounts for Public Libraries

If you have yet to check out the great deals available from TechSoup, your library could be missing out on opportunities to save on average 80–96% on brand-new software donated by top companies. All products are available either for a small administrative fee if donated, or at prices that are deeply discounted. Most public libraries are eligible, but keep in mind each branch of a library system must register with TechSoup individually to request software products, not just the main branch.

Most notable of the discounts is the Microsoft Software Donations Program, which offers hundreds of professional and enterprise Microsoft products for just a small administrative fee. This month's limited time featured product is GrantStation, which connects library to thousands of national, regional, and local funding opportunities and teaches you how to be a successful grant seeker.

View these opportunities and other deeply-discounted products including Norton Antivirus, Adobe, and Citrix web conferencing services on the TechSoup for libraries webpage or consider taking an upcoming Getting Started with TechSoup webinar.

Register today for the 2012 Our Heroes’ Tree program

State Records Board Offers Grants to Preserve At-Risk Collections

The Indiana State Historic Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) has two grant opportunities, archival assessment and digitization grants available to not‐for‐profit organizations and units of local government in the State of Indiana. Individual grants provide up to $5,000 in funds and require a local match in cash or in‐kind services. Applications are due by Friday, September 14, 2012 and may be found at SHRAB.IN.gov.

Upcoming Workshops,
Events & Important Dates

Association for Library Service to Children National Institute
When: September 20-22
Where: Sheraton Indpls City Centre Hotel

SAMS Conference -
When: September 20 - 21
Where: Lebanon Public Library

IPLA Conference
When: October 2 @ 9:30 AM
Where: Oak Hill Mansion, Carmel

Legislative Fall Forum -
When: October 3 @ 8:30 AM
Where: Oak Hill Mansion, Carmel

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

Indiana Genealogy & Local History Fair
When: October 27 @ 9:00 AM
Where: Indiana State Library

ILF Annual Conference
When: November 12-14
Where: Indiana Convention Center, Downtown Indianapolis

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