Volume 10, April 3, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) APPLY FOR DIGITAL LITERACY GRANTS 2) OPEN GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES 3) CALL FOR SPEAKERS FOR INTERNET@SCHOOLS 4) MAYDAY! MAYDAY! 5) BOOKS FOR CHILDREN GRANTS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
Volume 10, March 27, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SECURITY IN THE LIBRARY IS NO APRIL FOOLS JOKE 2) SCHOOL LIBRARIANS – SHARE YOUR STORIES! 3) LEMONY SNICKET ADVERSITY AWARD 4) ACRL CONFERENCE PROPOSALS SOLICITED 5) ALA DIVERSITY RESEARCH GRANTS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) SECURITY IN THE LIBRARY IS NO APRIL FOOLS JOKE How safe is your library? Do you have sufficient controls in place to protect your collections? Do you…
Volume 10, March 20, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) OCLC ILL TRANSITION DEADLINES 2) 2014 RECORDED BOOKS RENEWAL 3) FREE BOOKS FOR WASHINGTON LIBRARIES 4) LIBRI BEST STUDENT PAPER AWARD 5) ENTER THE BEST OF SHOW COMPETITION 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
Volume 10, March 13, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SPACES STILL AVAILABLE AT FREE MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS 2) YOUR INPUT NEEDED FOR NEW SALARY SURVEY 3) A SPECIAL DAY FOR BOOKMOBILES 4) CELEBRATE PRESERVATION WEEK WITH FREE WEBINARS 5) SERVING NEW AMERICANS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK 1) SPACES STILL AVAILABLE AT FREE MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS WSL is currently offering a free new in-person workshop, Mental Health First Aid, which can help participants identify,…
Volume 10, March 6, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list REMEMBER TO SPRING FORWARD – DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS ON MARCH 9! Topics include: 1) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANT CYCLE OPEN 2) DIGITAL LITERACY 2014 GRANT CYCLE NOW OPEN 3) FREE BOOKS FOR COMMUNITY READS OR BOOK CLUB KITS 4) PRESERVATION GRANTS FOR SMALLER INSTITUTIONS 5) BROADBAND GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE SOON 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
Are you ready to innovate in your community? Would your library like to: Hold a community-wide tech fair? Teach computer classes to senior citizens? Recruit teen volunteers to help teach tech classes at the library? Implement a video production lab with the latest technology? If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes,” apply now for a Digital Literacy Grant from WSL. The purpose of this grant cycle is to provide funding to help public, academic, college, tribal, and…
From the desk of Evan Robb Would your library like to digitize its historical materials and special collections? Create an online community archive of unique materials from patrons’ family collections? Partner with local historical societies and other organizations to collaboratively digitize local history resources? Washington Rural Heritage, the Washington State Library’s statewide digitization initiative for public and tribal libraries is currently accepting grant applications for 2014-2015. A total of $50,000 in LSTA funds is available to award five (5) or…
Volume 10, February 27, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – STREAMLINE YOUR WEBSITE 2) IMPROVING LIBRARY SERVICES TO TRIBAL COMMUNITIES 3) FREE LANKES BOOK FOR DOWNLOAD 4) SECOND WEBINAR ON IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP 5) CELEBRATE PRESERVATION WEEK 2014 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
Volume 10, February 20, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) CITIZENS SAVE LIBRARIES 2) FUNDAMENTALS OF PRESERVATION 3) LIBRARY OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS 4) FEED YOUR BRAIN 5) LIB2GOV IS HERE! 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
Volume 10, February 13, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) GATHERING IDEAS FOR FUTURE STATEWIDE PROJECTS 2) FREE BOOKS FOR DISCUSSION KITS 3) FREE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID WORKSHOP 4) NETWORK WITH SOUTH SOUND LIBRARIANS 5) AWARDS FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAMS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK