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All township library buildings report visitation increases in 2010 Columbia City Post & Mail Brittain honored for unique life well lived Columbia City Post & Mail Council eyes possibility of city-run cable channel Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Local author focus of Ivy Tech project Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Gary Post-Tribune Main branch must close, says library director Gary Post-Tribune Portage prepares for Senior Art Exhibit Greencastle Banner-Graphic Greencastle Banner-Graphic Arts Illiana offers several workshops for regional grants Indianapolis Star Councilman pitches library donor plan Indianapolis Star Majority support library but no tax hike Indianapolis Star Give library a fair share of tax Library Journal 2010 Budget Survey: Bottoming Out? My Wabash Valley–TV (Terre Haute) E-Books Increase Business At Library Noblesville Times Film brings Noblesville past to big screen Northwest Indiana Times Students improve reading skills thanks to canine listeners Shelbyville News Shelbyville News South Bend Tribune
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IMLS Seeks Candidates for National Medal Supporters of outstanding museums and libraries are encouraged to nominate these institutions for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for exemplary museum and library community service. The National Medal 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. Past winners from Indiana include the Indianapolis Museum of Art ('09) and Frankfort Community Public Library ('06). For more information and to access the nomination form, please go to: www.imls.gov/about/medals. Nominations must be postmarked by February 15, 2011. Senate Confirms Hildreth as New IMLS Director Recently, Susan Hildreth's nomination to be director of the IMLS was confirmed by unanimous consent by the United States Senate. Hildreth was previously appointed as California’s state librarian by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Prior to her position as California state librarian, Hildreth was at the San Francisco Public Library, where she served as deputy director and then city librarian. Hildreth also served as president of the Public Library Association in 2006. Hildreth will serve a four-year term as Director. The directorship of the Institute alternates between individuals from the museum and library communities. She succeeds Marsha L. Semmel, who served as IMLS Acting Director since March 14, following the departure of IMLS Director Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Ph.D., at the conclusion of her four-year term. Online Services Help Make Sense of Tax Forms Electronic filing is on the rise in Indiana. In 2010, over 1.8 million (61% of all taxpayers) Hoosiers have chosen the convenience of filing their tax returns electronically, and as a result many are experiencing more accurate returns and faster refunds. Online tools like I-File, the state’s own fast and free online filing tool for individual income taxes, and the fed/state program contribute to greater accuracy by ensuring taxpayers’ returns align with new and amended tax laws, and check math calculations as the return is completed. I-File will even select the proper form for the taxpayer. Patrons looking for answers to questions about filing their state taxes should be directed to Individual Taxpayers FAQs (en espaņol). This resource has detailed and comprehendible answers to dozens of frequently asked questions. If patrons still cannot find an answer, they can email questions to feedback@dor.in.gov. The IRS has a similar FAQ page for federal tax filers and a special section that highlights tax changes for the current tax year. Additionally, the IRS now offers the Free File program open to taxpayers with a 2010 Adjusted Gross Income of $58,000 or less. |
Final Chance to Register for Youth Literature ContestLimited openings remain for the Indianapolis Youth Literature Conference being hosted at the Central Library of Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library on January 29, 2011 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The cost is just $75 per person for this day-long event. Click here to register today. --------------------------- UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
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Literature Conference
Deadline for Big Read Grant Applications
ILF Legislative Day
Programming for Babies
Library Services for Homeschoolers
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