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1/28/2022Wednesday Word January 26, 2022We only use cookies that are necessary for this site to function to provide you with the best experience. The controller of this sitemay choose to place supplementary cookies to support additional functionality such as support analytics, and has an obligationto disclose these cookies. Learn more in our Cookie Statement.Wednesday Word January 26, 2022Indiana State Library sent this bulletin at 01/26/2022 01:30 PM ESTHaving trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.In This IssueIndiana library jobsIn the newsStatewide OverDriveconsortium announced;training set for Feb. 15IndyPL welcomes diversity,equity and inclusion officerKeesha HughesNorth Manchester PublicLibrary chosen as recipient ofChildren’s Book Project grantawardUpcoming workshops andimportant datesThe Charity OrganizationSocietyOhio Valley Group ofTechnical Services Librariansconference proposal deadlineextendedUrban Librarians Conferencecall for speakers extended toJan. 31Statewide OverDriveUpcoming workshopsconsortium announced; and important datestraining set for Feb. 15Building Community Engagementand Awareness Through Little FreeLibraryWhen: Feb. 3, 10-11 a.m.Where: WebinarGet INSPIRED: EBSCO UsageStatistics and ReportsWhen: Feb. 9, 10-11 a.m.Where: WebinarThe Indiana State Library hasannounced that public libraries inIndiana with legal service areapopulations under 150,000 areeligible to join a newly-formedOverDrive consortium named theIndiana Digital Library. OverDriveis the leading digital readingplatform for libraries and schoolsworldwide. They are dedicated tocreating “a world enlightened RY/bulletins/304e778Getting Started with Marketplace Indiana Digital Library (Overdrive)When: Feb. 15, 1-2 p.m.Where: WebinarBuild a Better World at Work and inLife with Kindness and GratitudeWhen: Feb. 23, 10-11 a.m.Where: WebinarIndiana 211 and LibrariesWhen: March 16, 2022, 10-11 a.m.Where: Webinar1/6

1/28/2022Wednesday Word January 26, 2022reading” by delivering theCurating and Maintaining Vibrantindustry’s largest catalog of ebooks, Collections for Users with Printaudiobooks and other digital media Disabilitiesto a growing network of 65,000When: March 17, 10-11 a.m.libraries and schools in 84Where: Webinarcountries.Indiana library jobsOn Feb. 15 at 1 p.m., the StateWhat's Up Wednesday: EffectiveStaff Development on Any BudgetLibrary will present "GettingWhen: April 27, 10-11 a.m.Started with the OverdriveWhere: WebinarMarketplace." This hourlongwebinar is an introductory sessionon the OverDrive Marketplace andis geared toward those who will bemanaging their library's OverDriveaccount. Emma Dwyer, productThis week's new Indiana library jobsGenealogy CatalogerAllen County Public Librarytrainer at Overdrive, will explainthe difference between aconsortium and advantage accountand provide an overview ofshopping, purchasing and reportsin Marketplace. The live trainingWelcome to Digital CollectionAnderson Public Librarysession will help account managersdifferentiate publisher lendinglibrarians at the Indiana StateLocation Experience Managermodels; browse and search forEvansville Vanderburgh PublicLibrary share images from thelibrary's ever-growing digitalcontent; create and purchase carts;Librarycollections. Visit the Digitalreview billing options; runCollections page to view the latestcommon reports; and accessadditions.Children’s Services ManagerCommunity Outreach SpecialistGoshen Public Libraryadditional help and trainingresources.Kids Services LibrarianGreenwood Public LibraryThe webinar is eligible for oneTLEU for Indiana library staff.Highlights. Every other week,The Charity OrganizationSocietyClick here to register. RegisteredHesburgh Library at the University of participants will receive a link to arecording of the session in additionNotre Dameto follow-up materials.Manager, Central ServicesThe deadline to join the statewideIndianapolis Public Librarypublic library OverdriveManager, Community Branchconsortium is Jan. 31. The newIndianapolis Public Libraryconsortium will begin on March 1.The form used to join theChildren’s Librarianconsortium can be downloadedJohnson County Public Libraryhere. Once completed, the formshould be sent to OverDrive viaSTEAM Lab Specialistemail. To date, 151 libraries haveJohnson County Public Libraryjoined the consortium.Community Outreach LibrarianPlease contact Indiana StateMonroe County Public LibraryLibrarian Jacob Speer for moreTeen Services Managerinformation about the OverDriveMonroe County Public Libraryconsortium.Library Annex AssistantAdult Services ManagerMonticello-Union Township IBRARY/bulletins/304e7782/6

1/28/2022Wednesday Word January 26, 2022LibraryIndyPL welcomesSenior Library Assistant - Circulation diversity, equity andinclusion officer KeeshaUniversity of Southern IndianaHughesThe Indianapolis Benevolent SocietyArchives and Special CollectionsBenevolent Society providing the aid,Senior Library Assistant - Universityestablished the Charity OrganizationSociety in 1879 and kept offices inPlymouth Church on MonumentCircle. With the Indianapolisthe Charity Organization Societyscreened clients.University of Southern IndianaMuseum Researcher (part-time)Westchester Public LibraryWith the height of their work beingbetween 1891 to 1911, the SocietyIf you would like your Indiana libraryjob posting to be listed in thefocused on relief to the poor,Wednesday Word, the position andThe Indianapolis Public Libraryits description must be submitted tohas announced Keesha Hughes asthe Indiana State Library. Click hereits new diversity, equity andfor submission guidelines and toinclusion officer. Hughes mostsubmit.recently worked as theIn the newsethnicities, gender identities andexpressions and socioeconomicbackgrounds,” Hughes said. “Tobest serve diverse employees andpatrons, we need to make everyeffort to help everyone feelwelcome and included. It is aprivilege to lead this effort in sucha pivotal organization indiscusses facilities master plan,including branch expansionsAllen County Public LibraryEckhart Public Library hires newexecutive directorEckhart Public LibraryAn Evansville library manager hasreceived a high honor in mysterywritingEvansville Vanderburgh PublicLibraryEVPL hosting valentine initiative toshow thanks to those on frontline ofpandemicEvansville Vanderburgh PublicLibraryEVPL partnering with AARP toprovide tax aidedependency on charity, substitutingwork for relief, helping their clientsavoid the abuses and fraud of charityand encouraging thrift. During thattime, they formed sub-groups tocommunications director and Anti- focus on specific areas of need, suchRacism Committee leader at Perryas: children, widows, mothers,Township Schools.health, the organization of“We live in a city with peoplerepresenting various races,Allen County Public Library boardreducing the causes of long-termIndianapolis.”“The library has an important rolein the community and being aleader in diversity, equity andinclusion is critical to ourorganization and the community asa whole,” said John Helling,IndyPL interim chief executiveofficer. “In this role, Keesha’scontributions will resonatecommunity gardens on vacant lots,crime reduction and moneymanagement and savings. In 1922,The Charity Organization Society,Indianapolis Benevolent Society,Children’s Aid Association andMother’s Aid Society merged into theFamily Welfare Society andrefocused on family problems.Patrons can now find materials aboutthe Charity Organization Society ofIndianapolis in the Indiana StateLibrary's digital collections. Thecollection includes their 1880constitution, their 1902 articles ofassociation and their annual reports,as well as a 1905 pamphlet called"What is the Charity OrganizationSociety and what is it doing?” whichdetails their work in the community.throughout the city.”Ohio Valley Group ofTechnical ServicesProfessional, began her career inbroadcast journalism. As IndyPL’s Librarians conferencediversity, equity and inclusionproposal deadlineofficer, Hughes will help the libraryextendedHughes, a Certified Diversityassess, design, develop, implement,research and evaluate diversity,equity and inclusion initiativesappropriate to unts/INLIBRARY/bulletins/304e7783/6

1/28/2022Wednesday Word January 26, 2022Evansville Vanderburgh Publicvalues, goals and strategicLibrarypriorities of the library. Frombuying books by marginalized'Unapologetically Noir' exhibit totour Northwest IndianaGary Public Libraryauthors to advancing equitythrough contracts and purchasing,she feels DEI support can keep staff The Ohio Valley Group of Technicalin tune with the needs andServices Librarians will meet for itsRenovations at Hartford City Publicaspirations of the local community. annual conference, "Inspired toLibrary nearly completeInternally, she hopes staff will feel Bloom," in Bloomington on May 11Hartford City Public Librarythey have a safe place to seek13, 2022. Hosted by IndianaDirector, business manager to depart support.University Bloomington, the hybridKendallville libraryconference will be held on the IUHughes began her new role on Nov.Kendallville Public LibraryBloomington campus and online.1, 2021, and has been involved inTwo long-time Muncie Public Library IndyPL’s climate improvementCurrently, OVGTSL is seekingemployees set to retireMuncie Public Libraryprocess. This work, ledindependently by the Ice Millerproposals for the conference.OVGTSL wants to hear how librariesOCPL's no longer hidden treasureOwen County Public LibraryRacial Equity Solutions group, isexamining the library’s policies,procedures and employeehave thrived and flourished and whatmotivates them to continue tobloom. The proposal deadline hasCounty council approves funds forEMS, libraryWalton and Tipton Township PublicLibrary*Please consult local news sourcesand library websites for the latestinformation on the closures oflibraries and the cancellations ofscheduled library events andprograms in relation to the ongoingCOVID-19 pandemic.perceptions of diversity, equity and been extended to Feb. 4.inclusion.Topics of interest include, but are notRead IndyPL's full press releaselimited to: sources of inspiration;here.DEI; collaboration across libraryunits and beyond; tools andprocesses for large-scale editing ofNorth ManchesterPublic Library chosenas recipient ofChildren’s Book Projectgrant awardmetadata; primary resources andrare collections; electronic resourceslifecycle management; efficienttechnical services workflows;keeping up with changes; openaccess materials; staff recruiting andretention; departmentreorganization; collectionassessment; print acquisitionsIs your library makingnews?management; and preparing staffand systems for changes in metadatastandards.Email news links for inclusion in theWednesday Word's "In the news"section.The sessions will be held May 12-13.Time slots for all presentationsessions are 50 minutes, includingtime for questions from theTo be featured in the WednesdayWord, please email a press releaseand a photo.audience. Submissions for paneldiscussions, lightning rounds,Tammy SeifertThe North Manchester PublicLibrary was recently chosen as arecipient of the Children’s BookProject grant award from ThePilcrow Foundation. The PilcrowFoundation provides new, NLIBRARY/bulletins/304e778workshops and other formats will beconsidered in addition to standardpresentations. Click here to submit aproposal.Urban LibrariansConference call for4/6