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In This Issue More Library News Associated Press Attorney says Ind. library violating free speech Associated Press Library takes food donations in lieu of fines Bremen Enquirer Afternoon filled with various artistry Columbia City Post & Mail PRESERVATION: Project catalogs Whitko history Columbus Republic Teacher shares passion for technology Columbus Republic Gun control, Colts among library topics Fort Wayne Daily News Parkview is newest library contributor Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Injunction sought to lift library plaza ban Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Attorney sues library over ban on plaza exhibits Gary Post-Tribune Family history research made easier Gary Post-Tribune Hammond mayor thinks library merger could keep the doors open Greenfield Daily Reporter Library to offer several activities for two-week fall break Indianapolis Star Bob Knight, Van Arsdales come together for Greenwood library fundraiser Lafayette Journal & Courier A needed conversation on our diversity Lebanon Reporter Indy Reads to play host to first literacy summit in Boone Muncie Star Press Political exhibit at Bracken is a winner Muncie Star Press Genealogy workshops tie in with 'Henry County Reads New Albany Tribune TURNING A PAGE INTO THE FUTURE: Corden Porter School dedicates its new library New Castle Courier Times Crafty ladies find inspiration in library project Northwest Indiana Times EDITORIAL: Push forward with library consolidation Northwest Indiana Times Library upgrade progresses in M'ville Plymouth Pilot News National banned book won’t be celebrated at PPL South Bend Tribune Compromise would allow Avon Theater's demolition South Bend Tribune Book harvests bumper crop of Indiana food South Bend Tribune Compromise would allow Avon Theater's demolition Terre Haute Tribune Star Indiana State Library offers several genealogy events Terre Haute Tribune Star Vigo library renovations under way Vincennes Sun Commercial WTHI-TV (Terre Haute) Vigo County library is getting a facelift
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LibraryIndiana Training Events Scheduled Throughout October LibraryIndiana, a new procurement tool offering more options and greater savings, launched this afternoon accompanied by a complete schedule of webinars (worth 1 TLEU) and workshops available for anyone interested in learning more about how to:
Additionally, the Indiana Department of Administration invites Indiana library professionals to attend the 2nd Annual Vendor Fair on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis. This is an opportunity to engage with State Procurement Professionals and more than 50 Statewide Contract Vendor Representatives across many industries, prepared to discuss details associated with their products and services. The fair will also include a host of workshops will be provided on topics which will span new cooperative purchasing strategies for K-12, municipalities, counties and libraries to "green" product solutions for maintenance and janitorial products. IDOA will provide lunch at no cost for those that register and representatives will be available throughout the day to demo the OneIndiana, K12Indiana, and LibraryIndiana portals and take questions. Register today as the first 40 registrants will receive free parking. Click here for a full list of exhibitors, tentative agenda, and attendee registration. If you have questions, please contact the IDOA Vendor Fair Committee at IDOAVendorFair@idoa.in.gov. YALSA Offers Last Minute Teen Read Week Programming Ideas This Teen Read Week (Oct. 14-20) is a time to celebrate reading for fun and encourage teens to take advantage of reading in all its forms —books and magazines, e-books, audiobooks and more — and become regular library users. The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has come up with several resources to help you plan your Teen Read Week events: Also, join the Teen Reading Tweet-a-thon on Oct. 17th. YALSA is encouraging people of all ages to Tweet their YA lit reading recommendations, thoughts and ideas on YA lit and more via the hashtag #TRW12 anytime throughout the day. Meet Notable Authors & Earn LEUs at Annual Genealogy Fair The third annual Indiana Genealogy and Local History Fair is coming to the Indiana State library on Saturday, October 27, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This free event features a “midway” to collect information from genealogical and local history organizations and Indiana public libraries, and shop the commercial vendors. Additionally, three programs will be offered throughout the day, which are eligible for one (1) LEU per program for public librarians attendance. Workshops and speakers include:
Digging for Data in Back Rooms and Basements, 9:30-10:30
Your Grandma Wasn’t a Cherokee Princess, 11:00-Noon
Genealogy is like a Potato, 1:30-2:30 Visit www.in.gov/library/events.htm to learn more about the Indiana Genealogy and Local History Fair and several other Family History Month events scheduled throughout October at the Indiana State Library. |
Registration Now Open for 21st Century Literacy Days Register today for the 21st Century Literacy Days hosted by the Indiana State Library and brought to you by the Indiana Geographic Information Office. Click here to register and for workshop & LEU details.
Dates &
Locations:
Upcoming Workshops,
Indiana Computer Educators (ICE) Conference
Readers Advisory Workshop
Basic INSPIRE training
Basic INSPIRE Training
Library Camp
Literacy and the Department of Education (2 LEUs)
Indiana Genealogy & Local History
Fair
ELAC WEBINAR
Bookkeeping and Annual Report Workshop Registration
ILF
Annual Conference
Bookkeeping and Annual Report Workshop Registration
Institutional
Libraries Fall Workshop
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