http://indianapubliclibraries.org/index.php Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:51:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en At its meeting on August 26, 2010 the IPLA Board approved the following slate of nominees for election later this fall. Per IPLA by-laws these nominations are being sent to you, the membership, in advance for your consideration. Nominations for the IPLA Board (5 to be elected for 3 year ... http://indianapubliclibraries.org/index.php/?p=557 ILF is urging you to "Take Action!" ILF has created a great one-stop shop with timely and informative pages, text, links, etc. to provide important information about the referendum for vote (Nov. 2) on property tax caps being placed into the state constitution. The site will constantly change with ... http://indianapubliclibraries.org/index.php/?p=554 Thanks to everyone who participated at the Town Hall meetings today. Around 130 people heard Larry DeBoer's presentation on Tax Cap effects and discussed what legislation we should focus on this fall. Here is Larry's handout, so feel free to make copies and share with your boards and ... http://indianapubliclibraries.org/index.php/?p=547 12 Locations around the state..one easy registration Allen Co Public Library Batesville Public Library Bedford Public Library Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Jennings County Public Library Kokomo–Ivy Tech New Castle Public Library Plainfield Guilford Township Public Library Plymouth Public Library Porter County Public Library Vigo County Public Library Wabash Valley Education Center, West Lafayette Marcia Au , IPLA Vice President, ... http://indianapubliclibraries.org/index.php/?p=543 The Wabash Valley Education Center at 3061 Benton Street in West Lafayette is the 12th and final addition to the Town Hall lineup. Registration http://indianapubliclibraries.org/index.php/?p=541 The agenda for the August 17th event from 1 to 3pm (Eastern) includes: Marcia Au , IPLA Vice President, who will serve as moderator Sarah Later, Legislative Committee Co-Chair, will address the group Speaker Larry DeBoer, a Purdue University Ag Economics Professor, will address the group on the effects of tax caps. ... http://indianapubliclibraries.org/index.php/?p=536 In this ALA Washington office webinar we’ll reveal the secrets to getting policymakers at all levels – whether your local city councilperson, a state legislator or a member of the U.S. Congress – to take libraries seriously. If you’re looking for more funding, a better policy environment or just ... http://indianapubliclibraries.org/index.php/?p=530 Registration is now up by clicking on the following link. My Town Hall! New sites have been added, and will continue to be added prior to the event. The IPLA Town Hall Meeting will focus on the effects that Tax Caps will have on Indiana libraries, and what ... http://indianapubliclibraries.org/index.php/?p=525 The CYPD 2010 Annual Conference will be held at the Marriott North Indianapolis at Keystone at the Crossing on August 29-30. Featured keynote speakers include award-winning author, Jack Gantos; Coretta Scott King Honor Book recipient, Fred McKissack, Jr.; Library Journal's 2006 Mover & Shaker, Beth Gallaway; and Indiana's award-winning author, ... http://indianapubliclibraries.org/index.php/?p=522 Here are the current Town Hall sites for next month...The time will be 1pm to 3pm (Eastern) and registration is forthcoming. Allen Co Public Library Batesville Public Library Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Jackson County Public Library Kokomo--Ivy Tech New Castle Public Library Plainfield Guilford Township Public Library Plymouth Public Library Vigo County Public Library http://indianapubliclibraries.org/index.php/?p=517