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Focus on Indiana Libraries:
Volume 71 Number 4,
April 2017
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ILF President's Column
Albert Schweitzer is quoted as saying, “Wherever you turn, you can find someone who needs you. Even if it is a little thing, do something for which there is no pay but the privilege of doing it. Remember, you don't live in a world all of your own.”
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ILF seeks letters to deliver to members of Congress
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How does your library benefit from federal library or humanities funding? If your library relies on InfoExpress, Evergreen, SRCS, Talking Books, ISL support for summer reading and professional development or LSTA or Humanities grants, then you have a story to share. The president's proposed budget would eliminate the Institute for Museum and Library Services and related federal funding. We welcome letters from members, staff, patrons, volunteers and donors.
M
ail a signed copy of your letter to our office no later than April 28, so we may share with your member of Congress for
National Library Legislative Day. At least six of us are meeting on the Hill with all members. Here is a sample letter for you to customize with your own experience.
Contact us for more info.
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ILF Awards and Scholarship nominations are open
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Indiana Library Federation offers awards, honors and scholarship to recognize the outstanding contributions of Indiana's:
* libraries
* librarians
* library staff
* supporters and champions
* partners and collaborators.
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Register for District Conferences.
Each conference reflects the needs of the libraries in the district. Attend ANY conference of your choice.
Last Call For Proposals
Have a great idea or conference proposal? While the deadline was 4/14, we will still accept a few outstanding ideas. Please submit your proposal ASAP for:
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Great Things Are Happening in Indiana Libraries
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EVPL Named Finalist For National Honor
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has named the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library a finalist for the National Medal For Museum and Library Service. Read More
Assistant County Librarian Amy Paget Retires
The Tippecanoe County Public Library (TCPL) announces the retirement of long-time employee Amy Paget.
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Rushville Elementary School
East is 'Wild About Reading' Money raised to go for new K9
It all started with a passion to help the community.
Harley Abbott, a fifth-grader, wrote a letter after Christmas asking Austin Theobald, the principal at RES East, if they could help the sheriff’s department purchase a new K9. Read More
Adoption program hopes to 'open hearts, change lives'
Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library held a free presentation to help outline the adoption process in Indiana in an effort to help find permanent, loving homes for foster youth. Read More
Friends of the Linton Library active once again: Collecting books for babies born at GCGH
Mary Palmer, Janis Brett and Cathie Knotts organize DVD’s for the newly purchased secure DVD cases on Monday afternoon, made possible by the Friends of the Library. Read More
Big changes for little ones at Anderson library
There will be big changes to the children’s department at the Anderson Public Library through a planned $500,000 renovation. Read More
Bedford Public Library Provides STEM at Summer Meals
The Summer Meals programs provide a perfect opportunity for Bedford Public Library to provide special programming to children in the Bedford community.
IndyPL’s Sharon Bernhardt: 50 Years of Dedicated Service
From her beginnings as a page in 1967 to her current role as overseer of eight Library branches, Sharon Bernhardt reflects upon her career at The Indianapolis Public Library as her life’s one constant that, in turn, has afforded her great opportunities to grow and adapt over the decades.
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If your library has been recognized for something special, please
email us.
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So You Think You Know Indiana?
(buy today)
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A few copies of
So You Think You Know Indiana? by Nelson Price are for sale. If you would like to purchase a copy, send a check to the
Indiana NIE Foundation for $11 to:
So you think you know Indiana?
Indiana NIE Foundation
41 E. Washington St.
Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Deadline to order is April 30.
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The Indiana State Library is gathering data related to the INSPIRE website in an effort to help Indiana residents get the most out of the service.
Share this survey with patrons via social media.
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Academic
librariansare needed to serve on the ILF Board and IN Academic Library Association.
ILF seeks Public Library Trustees to serve on the ILF Board of Directors.
We also need ILF members to serve on Conference, Awards, Honors and Scholarships and Publications-Communications Committees.
Time commitments vary from 12 hours a year to 3 hours a month. Most meetings are held via conference call/online meeting.
If interested, please email Lucinda with "I want to serve" in the subject line and describe your interest.
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ILF Celebrates our Volunteers
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As we observe National Volunteer Recognition Month, Indiana Library Federation celebrates the thousands of hours provided by volunteers in Indiana’s libraries AND the contributions of our ILF volunteers. Board members David Peter, Michelle Houser, June Kruer, Robyn YOung, Tara White, Edra Waterman, Mike Williams and Stephanie Davis send you a special thank you.
We appreciate the…
- 120 volunteers who dedicate part of their spring and summer to read and review newly published books, creating activity pages for use in schools and afterschool programs statewide. The Young Hoosier Book Award and Eliot Rosewater Award encourage recreational reading for children and teens.
- 185 volunteers who provide regular service hours through committees and board leadership, helping shape the future of Indiana’s libraries, bridging the past with innovations in the information environment.
- 250 volunteers who coordinate or provide professional development sessions at conferences, improving skills and knowledge and sharing best practices.
- Volunteers, donors and advocates for Indiana’s libraries.
Thank you for all you do to support ILF!
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Quick Links
So much is happening at
ILF. Here are a few quick links:
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Calendar - note that you may print a month
Note that several of the links go to "members only" documents.
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Join or Renew your Membership
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Forgot your login or password? Contact the office and we can tell you and/or reset.
A member from a prior year? Please "renew." By clicking "join," you might create a duplicate account.
Donations - ILF relies on charitable contributions in addition to sponsorships, membership dues, and conference fees. Designate your contribution to specific awards and scholarships or to ILF general support. We post our IRS 990 and Annual Report for full transparency.
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See what's happening on our social sites:
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