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WSL Updates for December 14, 2017

WSL Updates for December 14, 2017

Volume 13, December 14, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) TEEN VIDEO CHALLENGE 2) GOING DEEPER WITH SOCIAL MEDIA 3) MLA TECH CAMP 4) PRECISION MEDICINE FOR ALL OF US 5) MUSEUMS EMPOWERED 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) TEEN VIDEO CHALLENGE Budding teenage videographers across Washington are invited to participate in the 2018 Teen Video Challenge, a Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) sponsored competition, hosted by the Washington State Library. Teenagers ages 13…

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WSL Updates for November 30, 2017

WSL Updates for November 30, 2017

Volume 13, November 30, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – KEEPING IT PRIVATE 2) PTSD RESOURCE ADDED TO PROQUEST 3) CAREER BRIDGE – VALUABLE RESOURCE 4) CONSERVATION ASSESSMENTS 5) IMLS RELEASES FY2017 REPORT 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – KEEPING IT PRIVATE Washington State is very open with the way it shares data within the public trust. Our state has one of the most advanced public records laws…

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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 Special Collections featured on C-SPAN 2’s Book TV

WSL Special Collections featured on C-SPAN 2’s Book TV

This weekend, C-SPAN Cities will be featuring a block of programming on the history and the literary culture of Olympia on its American History TV and Book TV specials. The State Library’s Territorial Collection is highlighted. Also featured are visits to local museums, businesses and exhibitions, and talks with local authors, historians, and political figures such as NWIFC Chairman Billy Frank, Jr., Secretary of State Kim Wyman, and Governor Jay Inslee.

Museums in Washington State Awarded IMLS Grant Funds

Museums in Washington State Awarded IMLS Grant Funds

Seven museums or similar entities in Washington State have been awarded over $800,000 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Museums for America grants program. One museum was awarded funds under the Sparks! Ignition Grants for Museums. Museums for America The Museums for America (MFA) program supports projects that strengthen the ability of an individual museum to serve its public. MFA grants support activities that strengthen museums as active resources for lifelong learning, as important institutions in…

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WSL Updates for December 9, 2010

WSL Updates for December 9, 2010

Volume 6, December 9, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FREE BOOKS FOR DISCUSSION KITS OR COMMUNITY READS 2) WALNET RFQ RELEASED 3) WCOG EVENT HONORS BALLARD AND THOMPSON 4) IMLS NATIONAL LEADERSHIP GRANTS 5) NANCY PEARL PRESENTS – BOOKS THAT MAKE GREAT GIFTS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for September 23, 2010

WSL Updates for September 23, 2010

Volume 6, September 23, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) NEW DIGITAL COLLECTION – KIONA-BENTON CITY HERITAGE 2) 2009 WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICAL REPORT 3) THERE’S STILL TIME TO TAKE THE SURVEY 4) SPARKS! IGNITION GRANTS 5) GREAT STORIES CLUB GRANTS FROM ALA 6) MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM 7) AMIGOS ANNOUNCES WESTERN RESOURCE SHARING AGREEMENT 8) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Updates from the Road

Updates from the Road

The Washington Rural Heritage team has been criss-crossing the state consulting with project participants, meeting with potential contributors and scanning, scanning, and scanning some more. In the last month, we’ve seen three out of four corners of this state — and a few spots in between — and though we’re a little road-weary, we can’t wait to feature these incredible historic finds on our site. We started the month of July on Lummi Island, capturing some large reef-netting maps and…

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