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WSL Updates for January 11, 2018

WSL Updates for January 11, 2018

Volume 14, January 11, 2018 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SELF-TALK AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE 2) SCREEN SCENE FOR CHILDREN 3) FREE BOOKS 4) CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS 5) BIBLIOMETRICS AND MORE 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) SELF-TALK AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Work that is focused on public service can be both rewarding and costly. Being mindful of our own work narrative and understanding how we deal with conflict are two key areas that require…

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State Library’s annual report showcases successes

State Library’s annual report showcases successes

Every year, the Washington State Library (WSL) reports on its use of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding to the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). On December 21, 2017, the LSTA State Programs Report for use of the 2016 LSTA award was submitted to IMLS for their review, comment, and approval. The year’s report is 126 pages in length. Reporting is a team effort by all those who manage and support projects which use LSTA funding….

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WSL Updates for October 23, 2014

WSL Updates for October 23, 2014

Topics include: 1) CE GRANTS FOR STEM INSTITUTE 2) CAYAS FALL WORKSHOP REGISTRATION OPEN 3) $2.2 BILLION REASONS TO PAY ATTENTION TO WIOA 4) PNLA CONFERENCE PROGRAM PROPOSALS SOUGHT 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) CE GRANTS FOR STEM INSTITUTE Continuing Education (CE) grants are available from the Washington State Library (WSL) for librarians and support staff who need financial assistance to attend the 2014 Early Learning STEM Institute. To provide additional support during these hard economic times,…

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Washington State Library a leader in Early Learning

Washington State Library a leader in Early Learning

From the desk of Rand Simmons Washington State is listed as one of 10 success stories by the Institute of Museum and Library Services in their 2013 report on early learning, Growing Young Minds: How Museums and Libraries Create Lifelong Learners. “By proactively responding to new initiatives and policy actions, libraries across Washington have secured their position as key players in statewide early learning efforts,” the report states. It cites several activities in which the Washington State Library has been…

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WSL Updates for September 27, 2012

WSL Updates for September 27, 2012

Volume 8, September 27, 2012 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – EREADERS: BEST PRACTICES 2) NEW DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT 3) 2011 WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY STATS ARE HERE – AND MORE! 4) 2012 ELPLP SYMPOSIUM: PUBLIC LIBRARIES & STEM 5) APPLY NOW FOR CARNEGIE-WHITNEY GRANTS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – EREADERS: BEST PRACTICES Have questions about eReaders? Come to eReaders: Best practices, presented by Carolyn Petersen from the Washington State…

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WSL Updates for March 29, 2012

WSL Updates for March 29, 2012

Volume 8: March 29, 2012 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FUNDS FOR LIBRARY SUPPORT STAFF CERTIFICATION 2) FIRST TUESDAYS – MOVING TO EVERGREEN 3) LEARNING FROM BILINGUAL COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH 4) CELEBRATE SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH 5) LIBRARIES FOR ALL – SERVING DIVERSE POPULATIONS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) FUNDS FOR LIBRARY SUPPORT STAFF CERTIFICATION The Washington State Library offers financial assistance to library support staff participating in the American Library Association’s Library Support…

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Washington State Library and Early Learning

Washington State Library and Early Learning

The Washington State Library is a member of the Early Learning Public Library Partnership (ELPLP). The members of ELPLP include libraries of all sizes, income levels, and geographic regions throughout the state of Washington, and represent the extremely diverse population of the state. The member libraries of ELPLP contribute an agreed-upon percentage of their operating budgets to contract with the Foundation for Early Learning. The Foundation, in turn, assists public libraries and other entities and organizations interested in early learning…

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WSL Updates for December 23, 2010

WSL Updates for December 23, 2010

Volume 6, December 23, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) NAVIGATING THE RIVER OF CHANGE WITH PNLA 2) GRANTS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES 3) EARLY LEARNING GRANTS AND SPONSORSHIPS 4) CONNECTING TO COLLECTIONS – ARCHIVED WEBINAR SERIES 5) PROQUEST PLATFORM MIGRATION MATERIALS