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Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library Receives Library Institutional Excellence Award

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library Receives Library Institutional Excellence Award

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library was awarded the 2014 Library Institutional Excellence Award by the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums. Included in the recognition were Tribal Planning Director Leanne Jenkins, library staff including Siri Hiltz, MLIS, Tribal partner JKT Development, Inc.(an enterprise of the Tribe’s Economic Development Authority), and the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal community as a whole. Established in 2007, the Guardians of Culture, Memory, and Lifeways International Awards Program identifies and recognizes organizations and individuals who serve…

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WSL Updates for June 5, 2014

WSL Updates for June 5, 2014

Volume 10, June 5, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SUMMER READING ROUNDTABLE 2) SHARE YOUR LIBRARY INSTRUCTION TIPS AND TRICKS 3) DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR DIGITAL DIRECTIONS 4) CSLP SEEKS RESEARCHER 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for May 8, 2014

WSL Updates for May 8, 2014

Volume 10, May 8, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ARSL FALL CONFERENCE 2) FIRST TUESDAYS – WEEDING MADE EASY 3) MEMORIAL FOR PROFESSOR ELIZA DRESANG 4) LYRASIS EGATHERING FEATURES FUTURIST 5) SURVEYING SOCIAL MEDIA PRACTICES 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Preserving the History and Culture of Washington State

Preserving the History and Culture of Washington State

From the desk of Brian Frisina Washingtonians know the importance of preserving the history and culture of our great state. One way to preserve our history is by supporting the Washington State Library. Established as a territorial library, the Washington Territorial Library was created by the Organic Act of 1853, which also created the Washington Territory. The Washington State Library is the oldest cultural institution in Washington State and its original collections were chosen by Governor Isaac Stevens, the first…

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The Yakama Nation Library is a recipient of YALSA’s 2014 Great Books Giveaway

The Yakama Nation Library is a recipient of YALSA’s 2014 Great Books Giveaway

What happens when you combine a group of teens with 35 boxes of new books? Short answer, chaos!  Long answer, a bunch of exited young adults who can’t wait to start reading.  Recently YALSA, or Young Adult Library Service Association donated $10,000 in new books to Yakama Nation Library.  Every year YALSA, whose mission is to expand and strengthen library services for teens, donates thousands of books to qualifying libraries across the United States.  The Yakama Nation Library is situated…

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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

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 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

WSL Updates for January 16, 2014

WSL Updates for January 16, 2014

Volume 10, January 16, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) 2014 TEEN VIDEO CHALLENGE 2) YOUTH PROGRAM AWARD 3) HUMANITIES WASHINGTON PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES 4) JOHN COTTON DANA AWARD 5) RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO SPECIAL POPULATIONS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for January 9, 2014

WSL Updates for January 9, 2014

Volume 10, January 9, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FREE BOOKS FOR COMMUNITY READS OR CLUB KITS 2) YOUTH SERVICES CONFERENCE 3) ONLINE NORTHWEST—IT’S NOT TOO LATE FOR THE EARLY BIRD 4) GET READY FOR TEEN TECH WEEK 5) APPLY NOW FOR BOOKAPALOOZA 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK