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In This Issue More Library News Associated Press State library’s genealogy website wins honors Bremen Enquirer School earns more than $5K in books through book fair Culver Citizen New museum director hopes to involve all ages in Culver history Fort Wayne Business News Library a lesson in architecture Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Record chapter for summer books Greene County Daily World Linton library hosts Halloween party Greensburg Daily News Area groups to honor military personnel Indianapolis Business Journal City's first Carnegie library set to celebrate 100 years Indianapolis Star Remodeled Garfield Park to celebrate Thursday LaPorte Herald Argus La Porte County Public Library cuts employees Muncie Star Press Former Conley Library to become Connection Center Northwest Indiana Times Chapter closes on two Hammond library branches Northwest Indiana Times New C.P. library on target for 2012 opening Northwest Indiana Times Assistant director set to retire from Westchester museum and library Northwest Indiana Times Hanna library branch closing, 19 public library workers cut School Library Journal Media Specialists Help Shepherd Indiana School District's Laptop Program Seymour Tribune Steuben County Herald Republican Libraries trying to expand services Yorktown Press Yorktown Library to close for renovations Yorktown Press Yorktown Library welcomes new children's librarian ZDNet Virtualized desktops spur use of 'bring your own device' in Avon schools
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IMLS Seeks Candidates for National Library/Museum Awards 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
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Book Club Basics
Evergreen Circulation Training
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