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WSL Updates for March 22, 2018

WSL Updates for March 22, 2018

Volume 14, March 22, 2018 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) CHAOS WITH A PURPOSE 2) ALL ABOARD FOR STORYTIME 3) PROMOTING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 4) WHAT’S HIDING IN YOUR LIBRARY? 5) GRANT – ACTIVATING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) CHAOS WITH A PURPOSE It started off with a simple idea: bring your NERF gun (or use ours), and a friend (or make some here), and let’s battle! What began as a serendipitous…

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WSL Updates for February 22, 2018

WSL Updates for February 22, 2018

Volume 14, February 22, 2018 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) INCREASE YOUR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE 2) FINANCIAL LITERACY – FACTS VS. FICTION 3) FREE EXHIBITS – WILL TRAVEL 4) LC – FREE TO USE AND REUSE 5) OCLC – CONNECTING WITH YOUR COOPERATIVE 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) INCREASE YOUR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Work that focuses on public service can be both rewarding and costly. Being mindful of our own work narrative and understanding how…

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WSL Updates for October 30, 2014

WSL Updates for October 30, 2014

Volume 10, October 30, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) LIFE AFTER GETTING AN MLIS 2) ONECLICK + ZINIO RENEWAL OPTIONS 3) ALA STRATEGIC PLANNING 4) OCLC MEMBER FORUM 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) LIFE AFTER GETTING AN MLIS November’s First Tuesdays program features Life After Getting an MLIS, a panel discussion facilitated by Adrienne Doman Calkins from the Sherwood Public Library in Oregon. New(ish) librarians share their post-MLIS reflections: career-advancing strategies that…

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OCLC WorldShare ILL Update & Training Information

OCLC WorldShare ILL Update & Training Information

As a reminder, all libraries currently using OCLC’s WorldCat Resource Sharing (WCRS) service need to plan a migration to the new WorldShare® Interlibrary Loan service between now and the end of the calendar year, when WCRS will no longer be available. Academic libraries that belong to Washington Group Services (sos.wa.gov/q/waywho) are encouraged to migrate as a group in July and August. Members of Washington OCLC Group Services have the unique opportunity participate in a managed migration from WCRS to the…

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Online learning helps library staff across the state keep skills sharp

Online learning helps library staff across the state keep skills sharp

Written by guest blogger, Adrienne Doman Calkins, CE/Training Intern, Washington State Library, Library Development Library staff have questions too. Lots of them. Like: How can I best implement eReader training at my library? What are the current trends in library programming? How can I improve our website? What training materials already exist to help me train my new staff? How can I best help my community with digital literacy skills? I want to brush up on my communication skills, but…

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OCLC ILL Training for Wayfinder Libraries

OCLC ILL Training for Wayfinder Libraries

OCLC is replacing the current WorldCat Resource Sharing interlibrary loan (ILL) service with a new service,  OCLC WorldShareT Interlibrary Loan, in 2013. A series of training sessions on the new service has been scheduled for Washington libraries: Training for Public and Special Libraries: WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Getting Started: Tuesday, April 2 – Register WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Borrowing: Wednesday, April 3 – Register WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Lending: Thursday, April 4 – Register Training for Academic Libraries: WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Getting Started:…

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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 September 9, 2010

WSL Updates for September 9, 2010

Volume 6, September 9, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) APPLY FOR A POSITION ON THE LIBRARY COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON 2) REF22 PRESENTS CHAT REFERENCE WITH TEENAGERS 3) HANDS-ON EAUDIOBOOK ORIENTATION SESSIONS 4) IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR EARLY LEARNING SYMPOSIUM 5) MY SKILLS MY FUTURE 6) ALCTS RDA E-FORUM 7) YOURS, MINE, OURS – LEADERSHIP THROUGH COLLABORATION 8) FREE ONLINE TRAINING NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for August 5, 2010

WSL Updates for August 5, 2010

Volume 6, August 5, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) USING WEBCAMS FOR ONLINE EVENTS 2) 2010 NORTHWEST INTERLIBRARY LOAN CONFERENCE 3) SELECTING AND RECOMMENDING INSPIRATIONAL FICTION 4) AN ADVOCACY PLAN FOR YOUR LIBRARY 5) HELPING JOB SEEKERS USING ELECTRONIC TOOLS AND FEDERAL RESOURCES 6) TOUR GRANTSTATION – YOUR FAST TRACK TO FUNDRAISING 7) FREE OCLC WEBINARS IN AUGUST 8) UPCOMING IMLS GRANT DEADLINES

WSL Updates for June 17, 2010

WSL Updates for June 17, 2010

Volume 6, June 17, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) MORE ELLUMINATION! 2) SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIBRARY CLIPPINGS NEWS SERVICE 3) LSSC PORTFOLIO MENTORS AND EVALUATORS SOUGHT 4) GETTING STARTED WITH A SOCIAL MEDIA PLAN 5) BEYOND SLIDESHOWS – TIPS FOR WEB-BASED PRESENTATIONS 6) LEGAL REFERENCE IN NON-LAW LIBRARIES 7) ATTEND THE OCLC AMERICAS REGIONAL COUNCIL MEETING