Focus on Indiana Libraries
Oct. 21, 2020| Vol. 74 No. 20
In this issue:
Great Things from IN libraries

Register for upcoming

Board election underway. Volunteers needed on committees for 2021.

Upcoming sessions on Microaggressions, Youth Services Programming, collections.

Helping Hoosiers affected by the pandemic.

Member Only - Member Documents and Online Learning
Featured Article
Genealogy searches and Indiana libraries
“Libraries serve the community through the preservation and archiving of local history.” This is one of four message themes identified for ILF to reach a target market1 in addition to reflecting an important role that libraries play for their communities. Read More
Great Things Are Happening in Indiana Libraries
Center for Black Literature & Culture 3rd Anniversary!
Join the 3rd year anniversary celebration of Central Library's Center for Black Literature & Culture. Acclaimed poet and Indy native Adrian Matejka will discuss his works as well as Black literature and culture.

Library Awarded Capital Grant From North Central Health
​The Friends of the Frankfort Public Library, Inc. is extremely pleased to be selected as one of the recipients of a generous capital grant made possible by North Central Health Services (NCHS) administered by the Tippecanoe Arts Federation (TAF). Read More
Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference
Register for 2020 VIRTUAL Annual Conference
November 17-18

The 2020 ILF VIRTUAL Annual Conference, scheduled for Nov. 17-18, will be jam--packed with live and pre-recorded sessions. Registrants will have access to recorded content for weeks after the event.

Our theme is Everyone Counts, and you will see this theme in sessions about authentic inclusion and best practices in serving all people, including special sessions about survivors of abuse, people with disabilities, multi-lingual access, and more including:

  • Featured authors Sophie Blackall, Maurice Broaddus, Joelle Charbonneau, and Alan Gratz
  • A full genealogy track to help all types of library staff help patrons and students discover their family stories
  • Racial justice and inclusion sessions that aim to inspire personal and group reflection on strategies for authentic inclusion and action beyond statements of values--includes two interactive workshops on Creating Space for Conversations and a session on Whiteness.
  • Technology sessions to improve your virtual programs and learning, with opportunity for 11 TLEUs
  • Ability to interaction with other attendees, with speakers, exhibitors and sponsors
  • Sessions revealing the new lists for Read Aloud Indiana, Young Hoosier Book Award, and the Eliot Indiana High School Book Award.

Check out all the live and on-demand sessions in the Preliminary Program, then register for the conference. Two ways to register:
  • Attending alone from your library? Sign in with your personal membership to access the conference discount to attend for $150. Member Friends, retirees, and Trustees attend for only $50.
  • Are you a part of an academic, public, or school library that will send more than two people? - Send each group of 5 for maximum discount. Complete the group registration form online.

Thanks to our generous sponsors for making this conference possible.
Join us to hear from these authors
Key Updates from Your Indiana Library Federation
Joelle Charbonneau
Alan Gratz
YHBA 2019-2020 Middle Grade winner
Maurice Broaddus
Indiana Authors Award winner
Sophie Blackall
Key Updates from Your Indiana Library Federation
Upcoming ILF sessions

Microaggressions Workshop with Peace Learning Center on Nov. 5, 10am-Noon ET.
Microaggressions are all around us. In this 2-hour workshop, participants will define the term, its history and impact, and build awareness of microaggressions in daily life. 

Youth Services Programming virtual exchange on Nov. 11, at 2pmET.

Monday Meet-ups with School Librarians on Oct. 26, Nov. 9 & 23, and Dec. 7. Thanks to the AASL Past President's Grant, we will continue our discussion of applying the National School Library Standards in the new normal AND ways to update the AISLE rubric.

Community-wide dialogue on authentic inclusion of diverse voices in collections management, part II. Learn about tools in development and continue the dialogue. Dec. 2, 1pmET.

Popular online learning sessions
ICYMI - In case you missed it the Update from the ILF Board Officers on 9/18, check out the 30-minute video or the slides. Officers provide an update, outlook for the future, membership survey results, finances, and future for ILF. We are accountable to you!
ILF Board Election underway

Learn about the Candidate Slate for the Board terms beginning 2021. Personal members should have received a ballot on Oct. 12. All ILF personal members may VOTE ONLINE by Nov. 12. All ILF members may vote for ALL candidates. 
ILF Seeks Member Leaders

LEAN INTO LEADERSHIP FOR 2021
Now is the time that we start planning to fill open and expiring terms on various leadership roles throughout ILF for 2021. We have OPEN seats needing ILF members to lean into leadership!
  • Committees - Advocacy, Ad Hoc Committee on Racial Justice and Inclusion, Book Awards (YHBA, Rosie, Read Aloud Indiana--some have wait lists), Communications, Intellectual Freedom, Professional Development
  • Division Leadership Teams - Management, Public Services (relaunching this--yay!), Youth Services, Technical Services
  • Affiliation Advisory Boards - AISLE, IPLA, IALA, ILSTA
  • Workgroups - Small groups work on specific tasks, such as updating the AISLE Rubric, Broadband Adoption Task Group, and Remote assistance from the library (telehealth, legal assistance, court access).

Interested in learning more about any of the above? Complete the volunteer form and/or contact Lucinda Nord. ILF works to match member leaders to positions that fit your skills, interests, and availability.
Helping Hoosiers affected by loss of job or income
Helping with Housing Needs

Below offers information for neighbors struggling with housing issues. See also our ILF Helping Hoosier Trainings so that we may help our Hoosier neighbors who have lost jobs or income in the pandemic.
Rental Assistance
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced that the state’s Rental Assistance Portal has started accepting applications for the Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV) rental assistance program. The press release includes links to income eligibility and applications for Marion County and all other counties.

Utility Assistance

Learning more about Eviction

Some communities are starting book studies Matthew Desmond's book, Evicted. Check out the free book study guide.
Deadline October 26 for special funding for classes that lead to certifications and skills

An infusion of federal funding is letting Indiana direct quick support to Hoosiers negatively impacted by COVID-19. This funding allows Hoosiers to complete a FAFSA after enrolling and have their books and other course materials delivered directly to their home. For a limited time, Hoosiers can apply for free training in more high-demand careers through Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant programs at Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University—and the process is simpler and faster than ever before. Learn more and apply directly at www.ivytech.edu/nextlevel or www.vinu.edu/nextleveljobs. The deadline to enroll is October 26. Note that many of the eligible programs are offered online, so campus proximity may not be as important.
Mental Health Resources
Indicators are showing increased stress levels, mental health concerns, and increases in addictions. The IN Division of Mental Health reminds us about the Be Well Indiana. This site allows you to take a self-screening. 
Member-Only Access To Tools and Resources
Your ILF membership get you access to so much more than a discount to a conference. Have you checked out the Online Learning? For any of the opportunities below, please contact us if you need assistance logging in. 

Be sure to update your member profile
What's your area of work? Management? Youth Services? Technical Services? Marketing? Do we have both your home and work email and physical addresses and cell phone numbers? As we work to deepen our relationship with our members, it is important to be able to reach you. We do not share your personal information.

Fall Forum Highlights open to Members

Highlights and Advocacy Micro-trainings developed for the ILF Legislative Fall Forum are available to members. Institutional members are invited to show or make available the series to staff and trustees.
Library Advocacy Training Series
Use your ILF Login and Password to access the entire series of 9-17 minute trainings.
  • Library Advocacy 101
  • Library Districts, Cards, and Deserts
  • How ILF Works in Advocacy
  • Public Library Funding
  • Libraries and the State Budget
  • Resource Sharing
  • Communications and Advocacy
Member News
ILF staff are busy preparing for our Annual Conference where we will be honoring all our 2020 Awards and Scholarship winners.

Have some member news you would like to include in an upcoming Focus on Indiana Libraries? Email Tisa with your news!
Indiana Library Federation
941 E. 86th St., Suite 260
Indianapolis, IN 46240 www.ilfonline.org