Focus on Indiana Libraries
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July 7, 2020| Vol. 74 No. 13
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Youth Services Conference: COUNT ME IN!
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Keynote: Author Leah Johnson
August 16-17
Embassy Suites
Plainfield, IN (near Indy airport)
Register today
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We feature Peace Learning Center and keynote author Leah Johnson. Check out
the updated program
for
sessions on literacy in the home, childhood grief, creating an efficient and effective team, teens in the library, dyslexia, virtual programming and more! We have tech experts from Butler University and IDOE to help improve virtual programming. Find how to
register
,
reserve your hotel
, and all about the
special precautions
, we and the hotel venue are taking to keep attendees and exhibitors safe.
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About Leah Johnson
Her debut YA novel,
You Should See Me in a Crown
was named one of
Cosmopolitan's
15 Best Young Adult Books of 2020, and was an Indies Introduce and Junior Library Guild selection. Her sophomore novel,
Rise to the Sun
is forthcoming from Scholastic in 2021. Visit her at
byleahjohnson.com
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#Photo credit for the headshot goes to Reece T. Williams
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Great Things Are Happening in Indiana Libraries
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Six Noble libraries to distribute KidCity backpacks Aug. 1
On Aug. 1, KidCity will be going to neighborhoods in Noble County instead of inviting kids into neighborhoods at the Noble County Fairgrounds in Kendallville.
Read More
Foellinger Foundation Awards $1M Grant to Library Program
The Allen County Public Library Foundation has received a $1 million grant from the Fort Wayne-based Foellinger Foundation to support a summer learning program for youth.
Read More
Library plans book giveaway day
Elkhart Public Library has partnered with Elkhart Noon Rotary Club, Read United, Friends of the Elkhart Public Library and Elkhart Community Schools for a morning of book giveaways to families in need this summer.
Read More
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Pandemic-related Resources and Tools
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Join the Mask Up Hoosiers Campaign
The Governor's office calls on Indiana's libraries to join the
#MaskUpHoosiers campaign
. Find sample graphics and the poster to share why you (or your patrons) wear a mask.
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ILF's Response
ILF continues to provide leadership and support through the pandemic.
Are you helping those who lost jobs?
Check out assistance resources from the State:
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Weigh in on our ILF Policy Priority Survey
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Indiana Library Federation invites ALL who care about libraries to weigh in on our policy priorities for 2021.
The
ILF Advocacy Committee
is actively preparing for the 2021 session of the Indiana General Assembly. Given that we know some of the financial impacts on tax-generated revenues, the Committee is asking ILF members and stakeholders to respond to specific priority considerations. We want to build on our 2020 success in securing the future for libraries, despite the funding and policy challenges.
The survey takes about 15-20 minutes and asks you whether you support specific policies and how you prioritize them, as not all can be top priority.
Take policy survey now
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Feeling like you just took a survey?
Yes, we just closed our Membership Survey 6/30. The Board will review the data 7/9, and then we will release the data soon.
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How we serve!
Free to all, regardless of membership status
Indiana Library Federation
, in its mission to lead, educate, and advance library services, makes many services
available to all
, regardless of personal or institutional membership.
Did you know?
- The Intellectual Freedom Committee has made seven micro-trainings available to you in the last year?
- The PL2030 Committee has provided research and analysis, a self-assessment for public libraries, and tools and resources.
- Over 750 different library staff participated in over 50 virtual meetings between March and May as ILF provided COVID-19 supports and resources to all in the Indiana Library community. Some participated in one and others participated in many.
- ILF advocates for libraries, which is the most valued service on our recent membership survey. ILF provides ALL public libraries, regardless of membership, information about implementing SEA410.
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Everyone Counts
Census extended until October
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Member-Only Access To Tools and Resources
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For any of the opportunities below, please
contact us
if you need assistance logging in.
Leadership in ILF
Have you thought about volunteering to serve on a committee in ILF?
Volunteer here
. Megan Zanto, member engagement manager, will contact you to explore possible matches within the organization. Current open positions include
Youth Services
(SW),
Technical Services
,
Advocacy
and
Intellectual Freedom
Committees--especially looking for
trustees, academics, and managers
. We also have a number of small work groups working on COVID recovery, EDI, and re-imagining libraries for the future.
Live and Archived ILF Webinars for Members
ILF provide members access to
archived webinars
,
which include modified content that was planned for our five regional conferences and is available to
personal & institutional members
. ILF also offers members access to its
Virtual exchanges
,
including the Public Library and School Library series.
Use your login and password to access these recordings.
Public Library Members
are listed here.
ILF Expert Office Hours - Budget Edition
Initially focused on Public Library Budgeting, the
Budget Tactical Team
will offer
ILF Expert Office Hours
on the following Fridays at 10amET/9amCT:
7/10
,
7/17
, and
7/24
. If you have a question that is very specific to your library, you may consider emailing ILF staff or the Budget Tactical Team leaders directly. The ILF Expert Office Hours are available to institutional or personal members.
Members must RSVP
to receive the link to join the Expert Office Hours session.
How will Public Library Budgets be Impacted by the Pandemic
ILF hosted a special session with public library leaders to discuss how the pandemic may shape public library budgeting over the next few years. All members are invited to review the slides, recording and additional documents
posted on this page
. Curious about the new library law?
Learn more here
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Special Updates from Bose Public Affairs
Bose Public Affairs
provides weekly updates with inside information about COVID-related issues and resources. Visit the
Advocacy News page
,
login with your password and scroll down. You may find issue from
6/19
,
6/26
,
7/2
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Indiana Library Federation
941 E. 86th St., Suite 260
Indianapolis, IN 46240 www.ilfonline.org
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