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Kalama Public Library has a new website

Kalama Public Library has a new website

From the desk of Evelyn Lindberg:   The Kalama Public Library has a new web address and a brand new website at: http://www.kalamalibrary.com/. It is the twelfth public library to launch as part of the Washington State Library’s ReadyWeb Project (WaRP), the webhosting and Drupal Content Management service that the Washington State Library has offered to small libraries across the state. Other project participants include: Cathlamet Public Library <http://www.cathlamet.lib.wa.us/> Cle Elum (Carpenter Memorial) Library <http://www.carpenter.lib.wa.us/> Davenport Public Library <http://www.davenport.lib.wa.us/> Harrington…

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WSL Updates for March 20, 2014

WSL Updates for March 20, 2014

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

WSL Updates for March 13, 2014

WSL Updates for March 13, 2014

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,…

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WSL Updates for March 6, 2014

WSL Updates for March 6, 2014

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

Digital Literacy Innovation Grant Opportunity

Digital Literacy Innovation Grant Opportunity

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…

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WSL Updates for February 27, 2014

WSL Updates for February 27, 2014

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

WSL Updates for February 13, 2014

WSL Updates for February 13, 2014

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

WSL Updates for February 6, 2014

WSL Updates for February 6, 2014

Volume 10, February 6, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) OCLC INTRODUCES WORLDCAT DISCOVERY SERVICES 2) WLA REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 3) DON’T MISS IYOUTH! 4) REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR DIGITAL DIRECTIONS 5) LIBRARIES TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for January 30, 2014

WSL Updates for January 30, 2014

Volume 10, January 30, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – HUMANITIES WASHINGTON 2) FREE ONLINE ORIENTATION FOR NEW TRUSTEES 3) 2014 BROADBAND GRANT CYCLE 4) CAYAS VISIONARY AWARD NOMINATIONS 5) LIBRARY CE TRAINING INSTITUTE 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK