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Deadlines Approach for Student Literary Programs
Letters About Literature Entry forms for the '09-'10 Letters About Literature contest must be postmarked no later than December 12, 2009 for consideration. Forms are available on the Indiana Center for the Book's website. Visit lettersaboutliterature.org for contest updates and valuable teaching materials, such as lesson plans, writing samples, assessment checklists, and teacher tips. River of Words The deadline for contest entries is December 1, 2009. Entry forms and complete contest guidelines can be found at www.riverofwords.org. Winners and finalists in each contest will be recognized at an awards ceremony at the Indiana State Library. VU Receives LSTA Grant for Distance Learning Initiative
The public library will also act as the host site for general program orientation, placement testing, proctoring exams, netbook distribution and training, and group work. Part-time mentor/coaches will be available at the public library to help students achieve academic success and program completion. Vincennes University librarians and their public library counterparts will collaborate in providing library reference assistance to students enrolled in the program on the use of INSPIRE – Indiana’s Virtual Library and other electronic information resources. The Learning Unlimited pilot program will begin in spring 2010 at up to three Central Indiana public libraries with the goal to expand to other statewide locations in the future. More information, including participating library locations and enrollment opportunities, will be available in the near future. The program is funded by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) innovation grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Learn more about LSTA grant opportunities at http://www.in.gov/library/lsta.htm. Hearing Set for Proposed Public Library Standards
Visit http://www.in.gov/library/standards.htm to view drafts of the proposed rule, economic impact statements and the notice of public hearing. |
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