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New Digital Collections Available Through Indiana Memory
February 18th, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?
In recent months, Indiana Memory has added several new collections to its digital library. This new content includes photograph collections, Sanborn Maps, manuscripts, newspapers, oral histories. These historic and often rare additions to Indiana Memory came from the respective collections of Ball State University, the Indiana Historical Society, Indiana State University, and the Indiana State Library.

Indiana Memory boasts a wide variety of Indiana-related content. The Web portal’s particular strengths include Native American history, early statehood materials, military correspondence and manuscripts (most notably The War of 1812, The Civil War, and World Wars I and II), Indiana’s natural history, historic state photographs and newspapers, historic maps and aerial photographs, and audio and video histories of Indiana counties.

Indiana Memory was launched on July 1, 2008 with 50 collections containing a cumulative total of 25,000 items. It was designed to be a Web portal that provides easy access to Indiana’s cultural heritage that is found in libraries, archives, historical societies, museums, and other organizations within the state. Today, Indiana’s digital library continues to grow and currently provides access to 88 collections and over 38,000 items located on eight CONTENTdm servers throughout the state.

If your library, museum, or cultural institution has rare and significant manuscripts, documents or photographs needing digitization, the Indiana State Library is currently lending mobile scanning units to Indiana’s cultural heritage organizations. The goal of this program is for the borrowing organization to enhance its own digital collections and those of Indiana Memory.

These mobile scanning units provide the basic equipment and software necessary to digitize collection items, including a flat-bed scanner, laptop computer and a digital camera. Adobe Photoshop and OmniPage Professional software are also including. Additionally, State Library staff provides training and support throughout the digitization process. The units are available on a loan program not to exceed eight weeks.

Guidelines and applications for the mobile scanning units loan program are available online. For more information about this program or Indiana Memory please contact Connie Rendfeld (317) 232- 3694 or crendfeld@library.in.gov.

About Indiana Memory
Indiana Memory is a digital library providing free access to Indiana’s unique cultural and historical heritage through a variety of digital formats. It is a collaboration of Indiana libraries, museums, archives, and related cultural organizations, administered by the Indiana State Library. Indiana Memory is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.

Earn LEUs this Spring at Free SOLINET Workshops
A limited number of open seats are now available for the Cataloging Visual Materials and Electronic Resources workshop at the Jackson County Public Library. This workshop was postpone due to weather in late January and now will take place on March 6th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (EST).

This Cataloging Visual Materials and Electronic Resources workshop class covers the MARC fields and AACR2 rules that apply to visual materials (including moving images, two-dimensional images and three-dimensional objects) and electronic resources (including computer software, games and eBooks). This workshop is free for Indiana library professionals and is worth six (6) Library Education Units (LEUs). The deadline to register for this one-day workshop is February 27th at 5:00 p.m. (EST).

In addition to this onsite workshop, SOLINET and the State Library are also offering a handful of online courses this spring. Librarians of all types (special, school, academic, etc.) are welcome to register for these professional development opportunities and earn several free LEUs. This spring’s online course lineup covers a diverse range of topics, including:
To register for these workshops or any other free professional development opportunity, visit WebJunction Indiana’s online calendar.

NEH Offers Preservation Grants to Small, Mid-size Libraries
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is currently taking applications for the new Preservation Assistance Grants program. These grants are designed to help small and mid-sized institutions improve their ability to preserve and care for their humanities collections, including special collections of books and journals, archives and manuscripts, prints and photographs, moving images, sound recordings, architectural and cartographic records, decorative and fine arts, textiles, archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, furniture, and historical objects. Applicants may engage a conservator, preservation librarian, archivist, or other appropriate consultant to conduct a general preservation assessment and to help draft a long-range plan for the care of humanities collections. The consultant visits the institution to assess policies, practices, and conditions affecting the care and preservation of humanities collections and prepares a report that summarizes the findings and contains prioritized recommendations for future preservation action.

This grant is available to libraries, museums, historical societies, archival repositories, arts and cultural organizations, and town and county records offices. Check out the NEH’s website for more information about Preservation Assistance Grants.

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Events, Workshops
Deadline Approaching for International Poetry/Art Contest
January 7th, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

Each year, River of Words draws out the best poetry and art talent in the world. An international contest for grades K-12, River of Words focuses on watersheds as a central theme. This opportunity is designed to help youth express themselves through the arts, while exploring their environment and developing a sense of place and appreciation for discovery. River of Words is an excellent opportunity for art and literature classroom and program participants to strengthen their skills and make connections between the watershed theme and their artistic talents.

Entries are first judged in the international River of Words contest. National winners will be announced in April 2009. Indiana poetry and artwork will then be judged on a state level in May and state winners will be announced in June 2009. Winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony at the Indiana State Library. Winning Indiana artists and poets will also receive statewide recognition and prizes showcasing their artwork!

The deadline for 2009 contest entries is February 15, 2009. Entry forms and complete contest guidelines can be found at www.riverofwords.org.

River of Words is an international contest that is sponsored on the state level by the Indiana Center for the Book at the Indiana State Library, Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), a program of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and the Environmental Education Association of Indiana.

Free Online Courses Available through SOLINET

Open Source 102: No Geeks Required – Public Workstations (Live Online)
Date: 2/25/2009
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Description: Some libraries are saving money and meeting customer needs by putting open source software on their public workstations instead of Windows and Microsoft Office. What is it about open source software that makes it attractive? Are Linux and OpenOffice adequate replacements? This workshop will identify libraries that have adopted open source solutions, talk about their experiences, address common questions about open source software, and explain some options for implementation.

Registrations for this class must be received at least one week before the class date. Registrants should receive an email offering detailed login and setup instructions. This course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. This class is worth 2 Technology LEUs

Preservation and Salvage of Audiovisual Materials (Live Online)
Date: 3/31/2009
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Description: This two-hour web-based class offers preventive preservation strategies and salvage options for audiovisual materials in all types of libraries, schools, and archives.

Please note that registrations for this class must be received by 3/23/09. Registrants should receive an email offering detailed login and set-up instructions. This course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

This class is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access. This class is worth 2 General LEUs

Please Note: Limited seating is available for two other workshops in January: What’s Next? Planning for Tomorrow’s Technology Trends in Libraries (6 Technology LEUs) on January 22 at the Lawrenceburg Public Library; and Cataloging Visual Materials and Electronic Resources (6 General LEUs) on January 29 at the Jackson County Public Library. Please act quickly to reserve your spot today. To sign up for a workshop, visit WebJunction Indiana’s calendar.

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Events, Grants, Workshops
Free Spring Workshops Available Online, Regional Locations
December 24th, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?
Certified library professionals have an opportunity to earn several free LEUs this spring by attending SOLINET and State Library courses and workshops. Librarians of all types (special, school, academic, etc.) are welcome to register for these professional development opportunities.

This spring’s course lineup covers a diverse range of topics, including:
To register for these workshops or other free professional development opportunities, visit WebJunction Indiana’s online calendar.

New Listserv Focuses on Young Adult Programming

Librarians serving teens and young adults now have a new forum for exchanging ideas and dealing with issues that relate to service for those patrons between ages 12 and 18. The new YAPPERS listserv will provide information you need to maximize your teen/YA programming efforts.

You can sign up for YAPPERS online at http://www.library.IN.gov/listservs.htm. The State Library also has other listservs dedicated to groups such as children’s programmers and trustees, among others.

International Association Seeks Applicants for Innovation Grants

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is accepting applications for its Public Library Innovation Grants program. ICMA is a professional educational organization for chief-appointed managers, administrators, and assistants that are located in cities, towns, and counties. The Public Library Innovation Grants focus on using the public library as a tool to address community priorities and issues. The grant program will provide a series of leadership workshops and project coaching to ensure the short-term success of the project and secure support for the long-term use of libraries in addressing community goals.

The Innovation Grants will be anchored by a partnership between the office of the chief administrative officer (city, county, and town manager) or elected official and the public library. A series of leadership workshops and project coaching will support grantees in solidifying the manager/librarian partnership, ensuring the short-term success of the project, and developing the capacity to support the long-term use of libraries to meet community goals. The ICMA will provide 8–12 grants to cities, towns, and counties that are committed to using their public library as a vital tool in addressing community priorities and issues in a unique, non-traditional manner. Individual grants will range from $20,000 to $60,000 and be 18 months in length. There is no requirement for being an ICMA community or having a town manager to be eligible for the grant.

If you have any questions about the ICMA Public Library Innovation Grants, contact Molly Donelan at (202) 962-3645 or mdonelan@icma.org. The deadline to apply is Jan. 9, 2009. Awards will be announced in February 2009. More information is available on the Innovation Grant Webpage.

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Big Read Grant Applications Due February 3rd
December 10th, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

The Big Read, a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) initiative designed to restore reading to the center of American culture, provides guidelines for their next grant cycle for programs running between September 2009 and June 2010. Approximately 400 organizations in communities of varying sizes across the country will be selected to participate in The Big Read during this cycle. The Big Read brings together partners, such as public libraries and community organizations, from across the nation to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment.

Recently, four Indiana communities were among 208 nationwide selected to host Big Read celebrations between September 2008 and June 2009. Indiana libraries and nonprofits receiving Big Read Grants include: The Columbus Area Arts Council, which received a $3,000 grant and will feature the book, Bless Me, Ultima; the New Castle-Henry County Public Library received $8,000 and will feature Fahrenheit 451; the Vigo County Public Library (Terre Haute) received $15,000 and will feature The Call of the Wild; and Kosciusko Literacy Services, Inc. (Warsaw) received $20,000 and will feature The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Local programs last approximately one month and include a kick-off event; events devoted specifically to the book (panel discussions, lectures, public readings, etc.); events using the book as a point of departure (film screenings, theatrical readings, etc.); and book discussions in diverse locations and aimed at a wide range of audiences. Applicants may apply for grants ranging from $2,500 to $20,000. Generally, grant size will be determined based on community population, number of activities planned, and strength of application. Applications can be submitted online.

The State Library is available to assist interested public libraries by reviewing your Big Read application and providing helpful suggestions and feedback. Please contact Amy Holliday at 317-234-6550 or aholliday@library.IN.gov if you would like to take advantage of this free service.

About the Big Read
The Big Read is an NEA initiative designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. Support for The Big Read is provided by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. For further details about The Big Read visit http://www.neabigread.org.

LEUs AVAILABLE THROUGH FREE SOLINET WORKSHOPS THIS JANUARY

Certified library professionals have an opportunity to earn up to 12 free LEUs by attending SOLINET workshops this January. Librarians of all types (special, school, academic, etc.) are welcome to register for these technology-based workshops.

The following workshops will be available twice in January:

Cataloging Visual Materials and Electronic Resources (6 General LEUs):
This one-day class covers the MARC fields and AACR2 rules that apply to visual materials (including moving images, two-dimensional images and three-dimensional objects) and electronic resources (including computer software, games and eBooks).
Dates & Locations:
1/29/2009 – Jackson County Public Library
1/30/2009 – Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

What’s Next? Planning for Tomorrow’s Technology Trends in Libraries (6 Technology LEUs):
In a world where “fresh off the shelves” and “obsolete” have become synonymous, keeping abreast of the latest technology trends for libraries has become all the more critical. How can a library expect to make sound decisions regarding the tools needed to serve today’s and tomorrow’s patrons? This class will explore what’s happening in the ever-changing world of technology for libraries and discuss some basic guidelines for how libraries might make decisions to serve their patrons.
Dates & Locations:
1/22/2009 – Lawrenceburg Public Library
1/23/2009 – Indiana State Library (waiting list only)

Limited seating is available for three of the four workshops. Please act quickly to reserve your spot today. To sign up for a workshop, visit WebJunction Indiana’s online calendar.

Have reference questions? Call the State Library’s Reference Hotline at 866-683-0008 or submit questions online through eReference

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Digitization, Events, Workshops
Explore Indiana’s Civil War Resources Through Indiana Memory
October 29th, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

Indiana Memory, a portal to extensive online collections of Indiana’s historical materials, provides access to unique Civil War materials from both government and personal perspectives. Letters, diaries, photographs, posters and other materials documenting the Civil War have been digitized through projects by historical organizations within the state to provide greater access for students, educators and the general public.

These Civil War materials reflect the experiences of the soldiers through their letters home and personal diaries. Photographs and other illustrations provide a glimpse into life during this significant period of American history. The Governor Morton Telegraph Books record the incoming and outgoing telegrams between the Governor’s Office and government and military leaders, and offer a rare insight into government and military planning. Other official documents, including a safe conduct pass, identity cards and certificates of appointment, are also available.

Indiana Memory provides access to three distinct Civil War digital collections. These collections are the result of digital projects sponsored by Ball State University, the Indiana Historical Society and Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis. The original items are located at the following repositories: Ball State University Libraries’ Archives & Special Collections; the Indiana Historical Society, William Henry Smith Library; the Indiana State Archives; the United States Vice Presidential Museum at the Dan Quayle Center; the Henry County Historical Society; and the Muncie Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Center.

Other repositories have provided Civil War materials within their general collections. These items can be found by browsing the entire collection.

About Indiana Memory
Indiana Memory is a digital library providing free access to Indiana’s unique cultural and historical heritage through a variety of digital formats. It is a collaboration of Indiana libraries, museums, archives, and related cultural organizations, administered by the Indiana State Library. Indiana Memory is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.

NEW ONLINE SERVICE OFFERS RESOURCES FOR HOOSIER ENTREPRENEURS

Indiana Economic Development Commission News Release:
Hoosier entrepreneurs, small businesses and investors have a new tool to help build their network and boost their business. Indiana BizCafe provides a forum for users to connect with experts, identify investors, locate new clients and find new investment opportunities.

Visitors to the site complete an online personal profile that describes them and their business interests such as potential customers, federal grant opportunities or investors. Once complete, the site scours more than one million records and emails users matches based on their identified search criteria. Users can review the list anonymously and decide to contact prospects directly or conduct another search.

In addition to offering connections to experts and investors, the site includes a searchable database of federal grant opportunities.

The free site is the second Web-based tool launched by the state in the past week to help budding businesses. Last Friday, the state launched the Indiana Database of Research of University Expertise, or INDURE, to help transform university-developed technology into money-making businesses. The online searchable database of Indiana researchers, intellectual property and on-going sponsored research projects available for further development or for integration into new products or services, is aimed at keeping Indiana-developed technology in the Hoosier state for commercialization.

REGISTER NOW FOR FREE TECHNOLOGY PLANNING CLASSES IN NORTHERN INDIANA

Limited spaces are still available for next week’s two technology classes, What’s Next? Planning for Tomorrow’s Technology Trends in Libraries. In a world where “fresh off the shelves” and “obsolete” have become synonymous, keeping abreast of the latest technology trends for libraries has become all the more critical. How can a library expect to make sound decisions regarding the tools needed to serve today’s and tomorrow’s patrons? This class will explore what’s happening in the ever-changing world of technology for libraries and discuss some basic guidelines for how libraries might make decisions to serve their patrons.

The Starke County Public Library will host the first class on Tuesday, November 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (CST). The second workshop on Wednesday, November 5 will be hosted at the Wells County Public Library from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EST). This class is free and worth six (6) Technology LEUs for certified librarians. Attendees may register for either class through WebJunction Indiana’s online calendar.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES LOOM FOR LIBRARY JOURNAL AWARDS

There are three important deadlines coming up for three major Library Journal awards. These include:
1) 2009 Best Small Library in America Nomination deadline is Nov. 3;
2) 2009 Movers & Shakers Nomination deadline is Nov. 10; and
3) 2009 Librarian of the Year Nomination deadline has been extended to Nov. 17;

HAVE REFERENCE QUESTIONS? CALL THE STATE LIBRARY’S REFERENCE HOTLINE AT 866-683-0008 OR SUBMIT QUESTIONS ONLINE THROUGH e-REFERENCE

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