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WSL Updates for January 11, 2018

WSL Updates for January 11, 2018

Volume 14, January 11, 2018 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SELF-TALK AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE 2) SCREEN SCENE FOR CHILDREN 3) FREE BOOKS 4) CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS 5) BIBLIOMETRICS AND MORE 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) SELF-TALK AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Work that is focused on public service can be both rewarding and costly. Being mindful of our own work narrative and understanding how we deal with conflict are two key areas that require…

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WSL Updates for June 1, 2017

WSL Updates for June 1, 2017

Volume 13, June 1, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) ARSL SCHOLARSHIPS 2) PROQUEST RENEWAL 3) POV SCREENING @ THE LIBRARY 4) POVERTY IMMERSION 5) LIBRARIES & THE MEDICAL HOME NEIGHBORHOOD 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Cultural Icons of Puget Sound TV Childrens Shows

Cultural Icons of Puget Sound TV Childrens Shows

The recent death of local cultural icon J. P. Patches has reminded me of other children’s TV shows I watched devotedly in the 1960s.  Shari Lewis, Stan Boreson, Brakeman Bill, Captain Puget and Wunda Wunda were all entertaining and educational. Wunda Wunda was the persona of Ruth Prins who was hired by Seattle’s KING-TV.  She wore a harlequin’s clown outfit (adorable) and told a story on every episode.  Back in the day, my mother was too busy with siblings and housework…

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WSL Updates for March 17, 2011

WSL Updates for March 17, 2011

Volume 7, March 17, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) CONNECTING GRANT CYCLE NOW OPEN 2) ASSIST IN SELECTING DATABASE PRODUCTS FOR WA LIBRARIES 3) SEQUIM GAZETTE MICROFILM AVAILABLE 4) APRIL IS THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD 5) COMMUNITY CONNECT GRANTS WEBINAR 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for February 3, 2011

WSL Updates for February 3, 2011

Volume 7, February 3, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WSL OFFERS ONLINE TRUSTEE ORIENTATION 2) SUPPORT FOR CATALOGING COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES 3) SNAPDRAGON FUNDS SCHOOL LIBRARIES 4) PERCEPTIONS OF LIBRARIES 2010 5) YA READING FOR PLEASURE GRANTS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES

WSL Updates for July 1, 2010

WSL Updates for July 1, 2010

Volume 6, July 1, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WASHINGTON READS – WASHINGTON AS PLACE 2) FIRST TUESDAYS – ELLUMINATION! 3) FREE ONLINE CLASSES FROM WSL AND AMIGOS 4) WSL OFFERS FUNDING FOR ARSL-ABOS CONFERENCE 5) OPPORTUNITY TO ORDER DISCOUNTED FLIP CAMCORDERS 6) COME TO THE FAIR 7) E-GOVERNMENT TOOLKIT RELEASED 8) TEN SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS & SECRETS

WSL Updates for May 20, 2010

WSL Updates for May 20, 2010

Volume 6, May 20, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) RENEW WASHINGTON GRANT CYCLE RE-OPENS 2) THE USER EXPERIENCE IN THE 21ST CENTURY LIBRARY 3) GET INVOLVED IN WASHINGTON’S FUTURE 4) BOOKS FOR CHILDREN GRANTS 5) MISSION CRITICAL – SERVICES TO SPANISH SPEAKERS 6) USING WEB 2.0 TOOLS TO ENHANCE TECHNICAL SERVICES WORK

Reading for Others

Reading for Others

Reading takes on a new meaning for some inmates as they try to keep in touch with their children. Many of the inmates will try to read the same books that their children are reading at home. Currently one father is reading the Monster Manor series by Paul Martin, trying to stay one book ahead of his daughter. Not only does it give him something to talk about with his daughter, but the experience is even more valuable. By showing an interest in…

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