Volume 10, August 21, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) LIBRARY COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON SEEKS NEW MEMBERS 2) EVERGREEN RADIO READING SERVICE CLOSED 3) OVERVIEW OF EBOOK MARKET PLACE FROM READERS FIRST 4) SHAKESPEARE EXHIBIT – DEADLINE EXTENDED 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
Volume 10, August 7, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) 2014 DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING GRANT INFORMATIONAL ONLINE MEETING 2) WEBJUNCTION IS NEW AGAIN 3) PUBLIC LIBRARY POLICIES PAGE HAS MOVED 4) BRAILLE TRANSCRIPTION CLASS 5) INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT AND LIBRARY PRACTICES WEBINAR 6) FREE DISASTER RECOVERY WORKSHOP 7) FREE CE EVENTS NEXT WEEK
From the desk of Rand Simmons Amy Ravenholt recognized by a National Library Service Award for Knowledge, Creativity and Expertise Keystone Systems announced today that Amy Ravenholt, Assistant Director at the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) is the recipient of the 2014 Julie Klauber Award. Individuals honored with this annual national award must provide noteworthy service to their library and community and use KLAS (Keystone Library Automation System) to perform their daily job responsibilities. WTBBL Director & Regional Librarian, Danielle…
From the desk of Rand Simmons Washington State Librarian Based on an OSOS Press Release, 6/9/2014. In-person service hours at the main Washington State Library in Tumwater will be reduced by four hours a day, effective June 16, as the service-and-research institution grapples with continuing significant budget challenges. The Library at 6880 Capitol Blvd. in Tumwater traditionally has been open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. But like other states facing budget difficulties, the State…
WTBBL Youth Services Librarian: Mandy Gonnsen Mandy Gonnsen, Youth Services Librarian, Washington Talking Book & Braille Library “Mandy blew into WTBBL like a welcome summer storm and immediately took charge of the youth services department! She started just weeks before the 2012 Summer Reading Program began and quickly planned out the entire eight weeks with reading lists and activities that were mailed to all participating youth in English or Spanish, depending on their preference,” says her colleague Eura Szuwalski, Electronic Services…
Volume 9, July 4, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) EVENTS FOR (ALMOST) EVERYONE 2) WORLDSHARE ILL UPDATE & TRAINING 3) LAST CALL FOR IPAD TABLET LAB GRANT APPLICATIONS 4) REGISTER BY JULY 8 FOR WMLA ANNUAL MEETING 5) DUST, DROUGHT, AND DREAMS GONE DRY 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
Volume 9, June 20, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list WSL Updates will be on hiatus next week. Have a safe and happy July 4th! Topics include: 1) EVENTS FOR (ALMOST) EVERYONE 2) IPAD TABLET LAB GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE JULY 12 3) FREE DISASTER PLANNING WORKSHOP 4) CALL FOR PROPOSALS – ONLINE NORTHWEST 5) WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE – DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO? 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES ————————————————————————————————————— 1) EVENTS FOR (ALMOST) EVERYONE Events can be an excellent…
Volume 9, May 23, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) LAST CHANCE TO FILL THE BASKET FOR WTBBL 2) DIGITAL LITERACY HELP FROM WSL 3) OCLC ILL MIGRATION UPDATE 4) GRANTS FOR STEM EARLY LEARNING 5) SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMMING COMPETITION 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
Danielle Miller is the Manager of the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) located in Seattle, WA. She joined the Washington State Library a division of the Office of the Secretary of State in 2008 and became the first manager of WTBBL as a direct service of the Washington State Library. WTBBL staff have deep feelings toward Danielle, and among them shipping page Marah says, “Danielle is great with the amount of recognition and support she gives us…a reminder…
Volume 9, May 16, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE AT THE 2013 WALE CONFERENCE 2) WTBBL NEEDS YOU TO FILL THE BASKET! 3) OUTREACH GRANTS FOR DISASTER HEALTH INFORMATION 4) HELP CELEBRATE TWO GREAT BIRTHDAYS 5) SURVEY FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE INSTITUTIONS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK