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WASHINGTON WOMEN PROJECT HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF NOTEWORTHY WASHINGTON WOMEN

WASHINGTON WOMEN PROJECT HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF NOTEWORTHY WASHINGTON WOMEN

Picture it: the year is 1985. A group of children excitedly swap trading cards in a Washington state schoolyard. “I have an extra Dunbar!” “I need a Russ!” Baseball cards? No, they’re Washington Women trading cards! In 1980, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction began work on the Washington Women project to highlight the accomplishments of noteworthy women in Washington. Deirdre O’Neill, an associate instructor at the University of Washington, interviewed several hundred candidates for the project with…

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WSL Updates for September 7, 2017

WSL Updates for September 7, 2017

Volume 13, September 7, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include things wanted: 1) WANTED – LIBRARY COUNCIL MEMBERS 2) ECLIPSE GLASSES WANTED 3) HISTORICAL ZINES WANTED 4) AMERICANS TRUST LIBRARIES 5) RURAL PUBLIC LIBRARY GRANTS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) WANTED – LIBRARY COUNCIL MEMBERS The mission of the Library Council of Washington (LCW) is to help all Washington citizens access library services, information, and resources. The LCW advises the State Librarian and the…

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WSL Updates for January 28, 2016

WSL Updates for January 28, 2016

Volume 12, January 28, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) CREATING A MOBILE MAKERSPACE PROGRAM 2) WSL HOSTS “LEARN AND TEACH” CODING PRECONFERENCE 3) HACK THE CLASSROOM DIGITAL EVENT 4) DFI TO HOST MONEY SMART WEEK 5) WORKFORCE SUPPORT NEWS 6) LAST CHANCE – 2016 CONTINUING EDUCATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT 7) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for July 23, 2015

WSL Updates for July 23, 2015

Volume 11, July 23, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) IT ACADEMY WEBINARS 2) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 3) PRESENTING THE GADGET MENAGERIE 4) 2015 DIGITAL LITERACY GRANT AWARDS 5) LINK TO VOTER INFO 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) IT ACADEMY WEBINARS Have you heard? Funding for the Microsoft IT Academy was renewed for another two years, providing free access for all Washington residents through August 2017. Along with the online courses, Microsoft Office Specialist…

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It’s that time! WSL Statewide Database Licensing Project – ProQuest Renewal.

It’s that time! WSL Statewide Database Licensing Project – ProQuest Renewal.

The WSL Statewide Database Licensing (SDL) Project announces the 2015-2016 ProQuest renewal for all participating Washington libraries. Barring significant cancellations, pricing is not expected to change appreciably for the upcoming year. This contract is open to all non-profit LSTA-eligible libraries in Washington State. For public, academic, and special libraries, the renewal is automatic. Invoicing from ProQuest will occur in June or July. If a public, academic, or special library wishes to cancel its ProQuest subscription through the statewide contract, please…

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WSL Updates for March 19, 2015

WSL Updates for March 19, 2015

Volume 11, March 19, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) THREE GRANT CYCLES OPEN – $$$ 2) WELL FED & WELL READ – SUMMER MEAL SITES 3) DIGITAL LITERACY GRANT$ 4) DISABILITY LANGUAGE AND ETIQUETTE FOR LIBRARIES WORKSHOP 5) FREE MICROSOFT OFFICE SKILLS EXAMS 6) FY2015 E-RATE APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE EXTENDED 7) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for March 5, 2015

WSL Updates for March 5, 2015

Volume 11, March 5, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FREE WORKSHOPS FROM WSL 2) MAPPING INCLUSION – FREE ALA WEBINAR 3) AMIGOS CALLS FOR PRESENTATIONS 4) ARSL CALLS FOR 2015 CONFERENCE PROPOSALS 5) ANNUAL CONFERENCE ALERT 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates October 2, 2014

WSL Updates October 2, 2014

Volume 10, October 2, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) NATIONAL INFORMATION LITERACY AWARENESS MONTH 2) LIBRARY NOW WEBINARS 3) 2013 WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICAL REPORT – NOW AVAILABLE! 4) ALA SCHOLARSHIPS 5) EXPLORING HUMAN ORIGINS TRAVELING EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK   —————————————————————————————————–

Digital Literacy Grant recipients announced

Digital Literacy Grant recipients announced

Recently the Washington State Library awarded 12 grants totaling $75,059 to public, academic, and tribal libraries to support digital literacy efforts. A 3-D Printer, Spanish language computer classes, Digital Petting Zoos and the Microsoft IT Academy are all receiving funding from the Washington State Library. Congratulations to the 12 recipients of the 2014 Digital Literacy grants. These grants are beginning as the 2013 Digital Literacy grant cycle is wrapping up. The 2014 Digital Literacy Grant recipients are: Columbia County Rural…

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