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WSL Updates for September 28, 2017

WSL Updates for September 28, 2017

Volume 13, September 28, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SENSORY STORY TIMES 2) REGISTER FOR THINK, DO, SHOW 3) PAVE THE WAY 4) MAKE BETTER DECISIONS 5) IMLS RELEASES PUBLIC LIBRARY DATA 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) SENSORY STORY TIMES While libraries strive to be welcoming places for all, children with special needs may not always thrive in traditional story times where crowds, bright lights, and sudden noises can overstimulate and overwhelm….

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WSL Updates for May 4, 2017

WSL Updates for May 4, 2017

Volume 13, May 4, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) NATIONAL LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY 2) LSTA 5-YEAR EVALUATION & PLAN 3) 2017 ARSL CONFERENCE 4) SERVING NEW AMERICANS 5) PATRON PRIVACY CHECKLISTS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) NATIONAL LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY Cindy Aden, Washington’s State Librarian, is among the 500 library supporters from every state, who gathered in Washington D.C. to advocate for federal support for libraries during the American Library Association’s (ALA)…

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WSL Updates for April 20, 2017

WSL Updates for April 20, 2017

Volume 13, April 20, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) ARSL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS 2) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANTS 3) CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS 4) GOVERNOR’S SUMMIT 5) UNITED STATES OF ANCHORS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) ARSL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS The information and application form for the 2017 Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference Scholarships are now available at the ARSL website at sos.wa.gov/q/ARSLships. These scholarships are for first time attendees so anyone…

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WSL Updates for March 16, 2017

WSL Updates for March 16, 2017

Volume 13, March 16, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANTS 2) USER EXPERIENCE JUMPSTART 3) METADATA CLEANUP GRANTS 4) ONECLICK 2017 RENEWAL 5) LIBRARY 2.017 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for February 9, 2017

WSL Updates for February 9, 2017

Volume 13, February 9, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SERVICE EXCELLENCE IN YOUR LIBRARY 2) WSL GRANT DEADLINE EXTENDED 3) USER EXPERIENCE WAIT LISTS 4) VOLUNTEER AT MLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 5) EZRA JACK KEATS MINIGRANTS 6) BECOME A NASA@ MY LIBRARY PARTNER 7) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for November 12, 2015

WSL Updates for November 12, 2015

Volume 11, November 12, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) PROGRAM IN A BOX WEBINARS 2) VIRTUAL REFERENCE CONFERENCE PLANNING 3) DIGITAL LITERACY SERVICES IN ACTION WEBINAR 4) NEW AGENCY FOR HOMELESS YOUTH PROGRAMS 5) MUSEUMS FOR ALL 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for March 5, 2015

WSL Updates for March 5, 2015

Volume 11, March 5, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FREE WORKSHOPS FROM WSL 2) MAPPING INCLUSION – FREE ALA WEBINAR 3) AMIGOS CALLS FOR PRESENTATIONS 4) ARSL CALLS FOR 2015 CONFERENCE PROPOSALS 5) ANNUAL CONFERENCE ALERT 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for October 23, 2014

WSL Updates for October 23, 2014

Topics include: 1) CE GRANTS FOR STEM INSTITUTE 2) CAYAS FALL WORKSHOP REGISTRATION OPEN 3) $2.2 BILLION REASONS TO PAY ATTENTION TO WIOA 4) PNLA CONFERENCE PROGRAM PROPOSALS SOUGHT 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) CE GRANTS FOR STEM INSTITUTE Continuing Education (CE) grants are available from the Washington State Library (WSL) for librarians and support staff who need financial assistance to attend the 2014 Early Learning STEM Institute. To provide additional support during these hard economic times,…

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WSL Updates for March 27, 2014

WSL Updates for March 27, 2014

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…

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Washington Libraries and ProQuest

Washington Libraries and ProQuest

This past week (Oct. 8-13) I had the privilege and pleasure of visiting several libraries on the Eastern side of the mountains. I hope to post some pictures and additional details in later blog entries, time permitting! My trip culminated in attending the WLMA (Washington Library Media Association) conference in Yakima, where the Washington State Library as is our custom, sponsored a booth in the exhibit hall. I attended several informative conference program sessions as well as spending time staffing…

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