August 16, 2024
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Evergreen 101
A new “Getting Started in Evergreen Indiana” course is available on the Evergreen Indiana Learn website! This might be a useful way to introduce Evergreen to a new staff member!
Report Template Cleanup
A huge thanks to those who have been working on cleaning up their old report templates. Let’s keep it up!
2024 Refreshers
Save the date! The Local Admin and Cataloging Refreshers have been scheduled for November! Information and registration will be coming soon.
Strategic Plan Surveys
We’ve been working with Carson Block Consulting on a strategic plan for Evergreen Indiana. Next month we will be launching a number of surveys to collect feedback that will shape the plan. We’ll be collecting information from Evergreen Indiana library staff, patrons, and non-Evergreen Indiana libraries. More information will be coming in the next couple of weeks.
Regional User Groups
Consider joining us for one of the seven scheduled Regional User Groups being held across the state in September and October! The schedule includes the 3.13 upgrade, Aspen, and an open discussion. We’d love to see you there!
September 17 | Parke County Public Library
September 20 | Jackson County Public Library
September 24 | Pike County Public Library
September 26 | Morrisson-Reeves Public Library
October 1 | Porter County Public Library
October 9 | Noble County Public Library
October 11 | Danville Public Library
Q2 Invoices
The 2024 2nd Quarter invoices are now available via the web client. Payment will be due 35 days after receipt. Please contact Courtney Brown at 317-232-3691 or at cobrown@library.in.gov with any questions.
Patron Services
The next Patron Services Committee meeting will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, August 20 at 2:00pm (ET). It is open to the public. You can access the meeting on the day here. A link is also available in the calendar.
Anniversaries
We’re taking a look at libraries that celebrated their Evergreen Indiana anniversaries this week!
August 11, 2009 Shoals Public Library
August 17, 2010 – West Lebanon Public Library
Training Opportunities
Stay tuned for registration links for the upcoming 3.13 New Features webinars and Annual Refreshers!
For more training and meeting notices, please check the calendar.
eResources
Don’t forget that your patrons have access to Gale Legal Forms and the Chilton Library database by using their Evergreen Indiana library card! Contact Courtney Brown for access info.