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The Wednesday Word: News from the Indiana State Library - April 7, 2010

In This Issue Gale Offering Free Demos During National Library Week Snapshot Day Registrations Accepted until Noon Friday Final Four Fellows Named for Diversity Initiative *More Library News:* *Columbia City Post & Mail* Young writers recognized in local PBS contest *DeKalb Star* Library friends honor retired director *Fort Wayne Journal Gazette* Noble libraries plan to study consolidation Gary Post-Tribune At your service: Lynn Jackson *Greene County Daily World* Library director talks to Town Council about expansion Indianapolis Star Bookstore plans giveaway Indianapolis Star Library system must cut back, says CEO Indianapolis Star Exhibits offer chance to see major Lincoln collection Indianapolis Star Westside libraries to join national observance Indianapolis Star School library a finalist for national award Indianapolis Star Avon library plans art event Indianapolis Star Zionsville library's cell phone drive helps soldiers Indiana's NewsCenter (TV) – Fort Wayne Find Your Family Roots In Downtown Fort Wayne Lafayette Journal & Courier Author paints picture of writing process for students Lafayette Journal & Courier Historical association makes cuts Library Technology Guides Evergreen Indiana Now Has 62 Libraries Muncie Star Press $750k grant allows Buley Center to keep doors open Noblesville Times Eagle Scout project benefits Westfield Library *Northwest Indiana Times* Celebrating libraries with a week of events *Northwest Indiana Times* Former Puerto Rico governor to speak at E.C. library *Northwest Indiana Times* Mural a reminder of the importance of reading *Richmond Palladium-Item* Calendar features library worker Rushville Republican Help “grow” the library Rushville Republican Rushville Public Library busy giving and receiving Seymour Tribune National Library Week April 11-17 South Bend Tribune ‘Mockingbird' opens ‘One Book' *Terre Haute Tribune* Low vision assistance showcased at Expo WIBC (Radio) – Indianapolis Kurt Vonnegut Library to Locate Downtown *Your library making news?* Email your news to Drew Griffis for inclusion in The Wednesday Word. Reference Hotline 866-683-0008 * eReference Important Links:	Gale Offering Free Demos During Nat'l Library Week Gale is supporting National Library Week in a big way by offering free access to the following resources from April 11^th-April 17^th. Archives Unbound Career Transitions Global Issues in Context GREENR Grzimek’s Animal Life Indiana libraries will receive an email with a link to Gale's National Library Week landing page by Friday, April 9^th. Watch for Gale’s Full-Page ad in NEWSWEEK! Gale, in partnership with Newsweek, is running a full-page ad in the April 19^th issue (available on newsstands April 12^th) of Newsweek in celebration of National Library Week. The ad encourages readers to support their local library. *WOMAN'S DAY* Seeks Library Stories for Annual Contest From now thru May 9^th, women ages 18 and up are asked to send WomansDay.com stories illustrating “Why is your library important to your community?” Up to 4 stories will be included in the March 2011 issue of Woman’s Day and online. Visit the Woman’s Day ALA Contest for all the contest information and rules. Snapshot Day Registrations Accepted Until Noon Friday Be one of the dozens of libraries participating in Snapshot of Indiana Libraries by registering by this Friday by noon (EDT). Registration is necessary for tracking purposes and to be included in a statewide media release to be sent on Friday afternoon. Libraries of all types are invited to participate in "Snapshot of Indiana Libraries." To register, email snapshot@library.IN.gov and include the name of your library, and the name and contact information of the person coordinating the effort at your library. The purpose of Snapshot Day is to illustrate the invaluable services provided Indiana libraries to their local communities. Participation is simple and only requires collection of basic information, positive comments, and fun photographs from events in a typical library day. The event is being held in concurrence with National Library Week - an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians. Check out the Snapshot Primer for various resources to assist in publicizing and organizing Snapshot Day at your library. Also included are documents to assist you in reporting your results and, most importantly, using the collected information - statistics, photos, and comments - to advocate for the value of libraries to decision-makers and increase public awareness. Final Four I-LLID Fellows Named for Diversity Initiative Indiana’s Librarians Leading In Diversity (I-LLID), an MLS Fellowship Project between the Indiana State Library and the Indiana University School of Library Science (IU SLIS), has selected its final four fellows. A total of 31 fellowships for ethnically/racially diverse students are funded by a $1 million grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The final four fellows are: Nicholae Adam Cline of Corydon, IN (attending IU SLIS-Bloomington) LaNesha NeGale DeBardelaben, Flint MI (attending IU SLIS-Bloomington) Elizabeth Nicole Johnson, Elkhart, IN (attending IU SLIS-Indianapolis) Amber Painter, South Bend, IN (attending IU SLIS-Bloomington) I-LLID fellows receive a full scholarship to IU SLIS and are linked with experienced library professionals as mentors and resources. Many fellows are already working or volunteering in various Indiana libraries, museums, or historical societies. The I-LLID project coordinators and supporters will continue to expose the Indiana library community to these fellows as potential employees, co-workers, and future library leaders. The I-LLID website allows you to take a look at the groundbreaking program and track the progress of I-LLID fellows as they work toward their Master of Library Science degree at IU SLIS and eventually begin careers as leaders in Indiana's library community. *-------------------------------* *Final Version of Revised Public Library Standards Now Available Online*

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Gale Offering Free Demos During Nat'l Library Week