 This week's new Indiana library jobs
Director/Librarian
Dunkirk Public Library
Library Assistant II – Social Services
Huntington City-Township Public Library
Young Readers Center Assistant
Indiana State Library
Computer Lab and Training Specialist
Jeffersonville Township Public Library
Assistant Librarian – Adult Services
Lake County Public Library
Assistant Librarian – Youth Services
Lake County Public Library
Branch Librarian
Lake County Public Library
Human Resources Specialist
Monroe County Public Library
Research and Instructional Services Librarian
Ruth Lilly Law Library at IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Maintenance Technician
Whiting Public Library
Youth Services Librarian
Whiting Public Library
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Digital tour highlights Madison County stories
Anderson Public Library
‘Love on a Leash’ gets kids reading with help from certified therapy pets
Clinton Public Library
EVPL Foundation announces Summer Book Sale
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
Library board approves changes to bylaws
Jackson County Public Library
Library to host vaccination clinics
Johnson County Public Library
Free legal aid clinics offered at library
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
PCPL Board approves virtual participation policy, personnel
Putnam County Public Library
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On Thursday, July 1, the Indiana State Library will unveil a new librarian certification portal. For the past 13 years, the State Library has contracted with the Professional Licensing Agency to provide a number of services related to librarian certification. Those services have included maintaining the library's database, processing online renewals and mailing out renewal reminders and certificates. The State Library is moving all of those functions in-house.
A new system has been designed specifically for Indiana librarian certification. The new certification portal will be simpler, more streamlined and more intuitive. Initially, the new portal will replace only the functions that PLA had been performing for the library. However, over the long term the library expects to expand the number of services and payments that can be handled online. Currently, the library can only accept payments online for the renewal of a 5-year certificate. That limitation will continue for the time being, but over time the types of transactions that can be completed online will increase, including the ability to pay initial certification fees and permit fees. For the time being, initial permits, upgrades and all temporary permits will still need to be submitted by mail.
Additional changes include a new credit card service with lower transaction fees; correspondence almost entirely via email; a public lookup page for librarians through the portal; and in-house portal troubleshooting.
The portal will be accessible here beginning July 1. Prior to July 1, the link will contain an error message.
The librarian certification portal is an exciting new tool designed to help provide services to librarians who are certified, those who wish to become certified and the public. The State Library appreciates users' patience as this welcome transition is made. Please contact Cheri Harris, certification program director and legal consultant at the Indiana State Library, with any questions.
 The Indiana State Library is pleased to announce Victoria Duncan as the new supervisor of its Rare Books and Manuscripts Division.
Duncan comes to the Indiana State Library after nearly six years at the Indianapolis Public Library where she most recently served as the digital projects manager. She holds a master of library science degree from Indiana University, with a specialization in rare books and manuscripts. In addition to her experience with digital collections, she has previously worked for the Indiana Historical Society, the Lilly Library at Indiana University in Bloomington and The Fales Library and Special Collections at NYU. She has an interest in the antiquarian book trade and had stints as a rare books and manuscripts cataloger in both New York City and Los Angeles.
Duncan lives on the east side of Indianapolis with her husband and 3-year-old. She is an avid traveler and has circled the country several times by car. She also loves horror and the history of the book and is member of the Aubrey Beardsley Society.
"I’m genuinely thrilled to be here and encourage questions and introductions from one and all!," Duncan said.
She can be reached at 317-234-8621 or via email.
 On Wednesday, July 28, from 2-3 p.m., the Indiana State Library will present "The National Book Festival, Indiana, and You!," a webinar for those interested in the National Book Festival. The annual festival, sponsored by the Library of Congress, will be held online this year on Sept. 17-26. This will allow everyone a chance to join in on the festivities.
The 2021 National Book Festival will feature hundreds of author talks, including authors from Indiana, as well as other programs, which will all be available remotely. Attendees will learn more about how to participate, what’s available and program ideas for their libraries in this fun and informative webinar. A tool-kit on how to participate in the National Book Festival will be unveiled.
Presenters will be Suzanne Walker, director of the Indiana Center for the Book, and Megan Telligman, senior program manager at Indiana Humanities. Click here to read more about the webinar and to read presenter bios.
The webinar is eligible for one LEU for Indiana library staff. Click here to register.
Please contact Suzanne Walker of the Indiana State Library with any questions about "The National Book Festival, Indiana, and You!"
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History at Your Fingertips: A Guide to Indiana Memory and Hoosier State Chronicles
When: July 7, 1-2 p.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday - Get INSPIRED: Career Preparation with INSPIRE
When: July 14, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday: How IARA Can Help Your Library: Archives & Records Management
When: July 28, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
The National Book Festival, Indiana, and You!
When: July 28, 2-3 p.m.
Where: Webinar
What’s Up Wednesday - Get INSPIRED: Live Demo/Q&A with Laura Jones
When: Aug. 11, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar
 Welcome to Digital Collection Highlights. Every other week, librarians at the Indiana State Library share images from the library's ever-growing digital collections. Visit the Digital Collections page to view the latest additions.
 Most Hoosiers have heard of Tipton and Tipton County, but they may not know much about the man for whom the town and county were named. In 1807, when Indiana was still a territory, John Tipton moved with his family to Harrison County. Although he lacked a formal education, his military service with the Yellow Jackets at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811, and in the War of 1812, brought him to prominence and earned him a reputation as a fearless and aggressive fighter. That reputation eventually earned him the rank of brigadier general in the Indiana Militia. He went on to serve as sheriff of Harrison County, as a member of the state House of Representatives and as a member of both the commission that selected the site for the new state capital and the commission that determined the boundary line between Indiana and Illinois. In 1823, he was appointed a U.S. Indian agent for the Potawatomi and Miami tribes and was ultimately responsible for the removal of the Potawatomi to Kansas in what became known as the Trail of Death. He platted the city of Logansport and aided in establishing other counties and towns in the state. A Jacksonian - later Democrat - he also served as a United States senator and died on April 5, 1839, just over a month after leaving office.
Through funding from a Library Services and Technology grant with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services that was administered by the Indiana State Library, 680 items from the John Tipton Collection (L160) were digitized and are available in the Indiana State Library Digital Collections. The document shown above is an image of Tipton’s military appointment as major in the 5th Regiment of the Militia of the Indiana Territory signed by William Henry Harrison on May 14, 1812. Please note that the items available in our Digital Collection represent only a tenth of the manuscripts in the John Tipton collection. To find out more about this collection, access the finding aid here.
 The American Library Association’s Public Programs Office is encouraging Indiana libraries to apply for a NASA@ My Library program grant. NASA@ My Library is a STEAM - science, technology, engineering, art and math - education initiative that will increase and enhance STEAM learning opportunities for library patrons throughout the nation, with an emphasis on reaching audiences underrepresented in STEAM education.
Currently, no applications are in progress for libraries in Indiana. The programs office is looking for libraries in Indiana to apply; particularly those that serve communities with an above average population of demographics underrepresented in STEM. Libraries do not need ALA membership to apply for, or receive, this grant.
This opportunity is open to public and tribal libraries in the U.S. Priority consideration will be given to libraries in communities with above average populations of demographics defined as underrepresented in STEM education and professions, specifically, Hispanic or Latino/a/x, Black or African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. Additional consideration will be given to libraries who meet these demographic criteria and provide evidence of need for resources to support learning. Overall, 60 libraries will be selected.
Participating libraries will receive training and resources to implement NASA events and programming; access to a university subject matter expert to support patron engagement; and a $1,600 programming stipend.
Click here to learn more and to apply online. Applications close on July 21.
Please contact Elena Pepe-Salutric, program coordinator at the American Library Association
Public Programs Office, with any questions about the NASA@ My Library submission guidelines.
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