National Library Week is a time to celebrate all things library, their contributions throughout the year to our community, and many other amazing efforts. This years’ theme is “Find the Library at Your Place”, with the Olympics medalists, Maia and Alex Shibutani as the 2020 National Library Week Honorary Chairs. This theme demonstrates the way… Read more »
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Online Professional Development Opportunities
The Indiana Professional Development Library Committee is compiling a list of online professional development opportunities that might be useful to you and your library during this time while you are closed. It can be accessed here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rlWXnYMMv9eqqhE_EJZ8ssaYjePKAFb2WAZkHk2wwPc/edit#gid=613857409
New and Non-Traditional Collections at Public Libraries
Written by: Megan Owens As the digital world has expanded, libraries have worked to supplement their print collections with e-book access, audiobooks, movies, games, and other electronic media. But have you ever thought about the kinds of “non-traditional” things that people can check out of libraries? Some institutions have gone above and beyond the expectations… Read more »
Position Announcement: Library Media Specialist, Noblesville Schools, Hinkle Creek Elementary
Title: Library Media Specialist-Elementary Reports to: Principal Contracted Days: 184 per year Status: Exempt Job Objective: Teaches and promotes the effective use of library/media resources. Responsible for conducting themselves in an appropriate manner, setting an example for students, parents and coworkers by reflecting the Noblesville Schools Vision and Mission. Minimum Qualifications: ● Valid state department… Read more »
What Public Libraries are Doing to Continue Supporting their Patrons
By: Megan Owens Unless you’re an essential worker, it’s easy to lose track of time and even of the world outside your home as quarantine and social distancing continues. But life moves on outside of our individual bubbles, and that includes day-to-day concerns like the information needs of library patrons. Although public libraries across the… Read more »