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In This Issue Humanities Council Makes Book Clubs Simple Free Marketing Materials Available from Ebsco, Gale New Library Award for Family Literacy Programs *More Library News:* *Associated Press* IMA among 10 IMLS honorees Astronomy Magazine Award-winning Cincinnati outreach program graduates first class of Galileos Evansville Courier & Press Henderson (KY) library receives funds to assist jobless Fort Wayne News Sentinel Award-winning author back for Literacy Expo Gary Post Tribune Photos of Indiana through time Gary Post Tribune Library directors hope to find new home *Gary Post Tribune* Children get a Mardi Gras experience in library program *Greenfield Daily Reporter* Classes to go? Grant will help Indianapolis Star Zionsville library to celebrate the Year of the Tiger Indianapolis Star Noblesville, Fishers libraries host Barbie b-day parties Indiana State University Library honors authors, artists at 25th annual reception Lafayette Journal & Courier These documents influenced a nation Muncie Star Press New Castle-Henry County Public Library cuts back bookmobile service Northwest Indiana Times E. Chicago library part of Teen Tech Week in March *Northwest Indiana Times* Greenleaf takes over helm at Hammond Public Library *Purdue Exponent* Purdue joins data initiative Rushville Republican Rushville P.L. Facilities Improvement Fund established *South Bend Tribune* St. Joe Co. library sales expected to move downtown South Bend Tribune ND to host public spelling bee Terre Haute Tribune Star Visions and Voices adds Newport depot documents Wall Street Journal Lincoln Brought to Life Women’s Day Magazine How the Public Library Can Save You Money *Your library making news?* Email your news to Drew Griffis for inclusion in The Wednesday Word. Reference Hotline 866-683-0008 * eReference Important Links: *-------------------------------*	Humanities Council Makes Book Clubs Simple Next time you’re looking for an inexpensive and painless, yet engaging public programming idea, be sure to checkout the Indiana Humanities Council Novel Conversations program. The Council offers over 300 sets of books perfect for book clubs at local public or school libraries. Its extensive book list consists of primarily fiction and biography titles for children and adults, including classic titles such as Little Women and To Kill a Mockingbird, as well as contemporary titles such as The Poisonwood Bible and The Time Traveler’s Wife. Most book sets average between 15-25 copies with some titles extending up to 50 copies. The Council's statewide lending library is free for all libraries and civic organizations of all types, and titles can be delivered via INfo Express or picked up in Indianapolis. All books must be reserved in advanced and loan periods typically last for up to six weeks. In addition to standard print, most Novel Conversations titles are available in large print or digital formats from the Indiana Talking Book & Braille Library. Complete reservation instructions are available online. The Council has also compiled a list of available titles relevant to their Food for Thought initiative, which offers several great opportunities to participate in this examination and celebration of the ways food helps to define Indiana's culture. Free Marketing Materials Available from Ebsco, Gale From posters and tent cards to marketing and PR tools, Gale offers free materials increase awareness of your library's offerings. Through Gale's Power to the User programs, libraries of all types can order materials online for specific databases like TERC, Biography Resource Center, and much more. For the latest Gale news, product updates, and useful information to maximize product usage, check The Sizzle! Additionally, Ebsco all has a great catalog of free marketing materials. Ebsco Support offers a wide range of posters, bookmarks, flyers and more that you can request online. Also, be sure to check out the Ebsco Success Center for great PR tools, case studies of successful outreach campaigns, and useful and educational resources for students and patrons. The Success Center has a section catered to every type of library with useful information customized for your library. New Library Award for Family Literacy Programs Applications for the new Better World Books/National Council for Family Literacy (NCFL) Libraries and Families Award are now being accepted through March 3, 2010. Grant funds will be given to programs that enhance existing family programming and expand literacy-building practices of families in library settings. The program will award three $10,000 grants annually to connect more families to their local libraries and expand their literacy efforts in new and innovative ways. One winner will be chosen from three different categories: local Friends of the Library programs, public/academic library programs; and urban library programs. Awardees will also receive scholarships to NCFL’s 2010 National Conference on Family Literacy that will take place April 11-13 in San Antonio, Texas. ------------------------------- Network with colleagues, discover library career opportunities, and earn one free LEU at the 2010 Indiana Library Career Expo! Register Today! ------------------------------- Sign up today for ILF District Conferences Coming in April and May to a location near you. Learn More...

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Humanities Council Makes Book Clubs Simple