The Wednesday Word: News from the Indiana State Library

The National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for exemplary museum and library community service, honors museums and libraries that make extraordinary civic, educational, economic, environmental, and social contributions. Medal winners receive a $10,000 award and are honored at a National Medal award ceremony held in Washington, D.C.

Any individual, including a library employee, may nominate their favorite library. A complete application will include a five-page, single-spaced narrative; financial statements for the past two fiscal years, and up to three letters of support. Nominations must be postmarked by December 15, 2011.

Go to www.imls.gov/about/medals for more information and access to the nomination form. Past winners from Indiana include the Indianapolis Museum of Art ('09) and Frankfort Community Public Library ('06).

Nominations Sought for Historic Preservation Awards

The State Historic Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) seeks nominations for its 2011 Governor’s Award. The Governor's Award was created in 2006 to keep with SHRAB’s mission to identify potential problems, establish collaborative initiatives, and offer solutions to enhance the preservation, accessibility, and recognition of Indiana’s valuable historic records. The Award honors individuals who have contributed substantially toward the preservation, recognition, or appreciation of Indiana's historic records through their support, leadership, innovation and volunteerism. Each year, one professional and one volunteer are honored for their service.

Nominations for the Governor's Award must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 15, 2011 for consideration this year. More information about SHRAB and the nomination form and guidelines for the Governor’s Award are available on the SHRAB website.

Showcase Local Programs on National Gaming Day

On Saturday, November 12, 2011, more than one thousand libraries throughout the country, and dozens throughout Indiana, will showcase gaming programs and services in support of NGD11. The fourth annual event encourages young patrons to interact with a diverse group of peers, share their expertise with others, and develop new strategies for gaming and learning.

Each year, ALA coordinates two parallel activities for National Gaming Day. Both a national video game tournament and local tournament are held during which players compete against players at other libraries for national bragging rights.

Libraries that want to participate in this year's video game tournaments need to register online. Participants receive free donations (if available) and appear on the national map of participating locations.

State Library Seeks Input on Technology Tools

Please join the Indiana State Library in welcoming these new public library directors and interim directors across the state

Fonda Owens, Director, LaPorte County Public Library

Mary Hartman, Director, Peabody Public Library

Elizabeth Schoettle, Director, Beech Grove Public Library

Rose Frost, Director, New Albany-Floyd Co. Public Library

Best of luck to you all!

Conferences & Workshops

Reader's Advisory
When: Nov. 8 @ 1:00 PM (CDT)
Where: Lowell Public Library

LYRASIS eGathering: Annual Member Meeting
When: Nov. 9 @ 1:30 PM
Where: Live Online

Security in the Library
When: Nov. 10 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Akron Carnegie PL

Book Club Basics
When: Nov. 10 @ 11:00 AM
Where: Akron Carnegie PL

Evergreen Circulation Training
When: November 10 @ 1:00 PM
Where: Indiana State Library

ILF Annual Conference
When: November 14-16
Where: Fort Wayne

TeachingBook.net Overview
When: November 17@ 2:00 PM
Where: Live Online

Fall Institutional Libraries Workshop
When: November 21 @ 9:15 AM
Where: Indiana State Library

Northern Indiana Library Administrators Roundtable
When: December 9 @ 9:00 AM
Where: Kendallville Public Library

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