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Washington State Library Hosts 2012 CE Forum

Washington State Library Hosts 2012 CE Forum

  The 2012 CE Forum brought together Continuing Education and Training Coordinators from State Libraries across the nation. Over three days, August 27 – 29, 2012, numerous activities took place such as: the Coordinators presented selected training successes and challenges in their states; broadband adoption and digital literacy implementation was discussed; the groundbreaking Edge Benchmarks were reviewed; and an very active session on “Envisioning the Future of the Library” took place. The Envisioning the Future session allowed participants to discuss…

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Freedom Tails

Freedom Tails

A visit to the SCCC Library The Freedom Tails newsletter is a fun, uplifting and heartwarming chronicling of the canine training program at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen, WA.  It follows the exploits of the shelter dogs being trained by the inmate trainers during the 12-week program that prepares the dogs to be adopted by private owners. The newsletter was captured, cataloged and archived by the Historical & Digital Collections Program at the Washington State Library (WSL).  It…

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Volunteer Engagement Strategies for Libraries

Volunteer Engagement Strategies for Libraries

“This was one of the best workshops I have attended. It was relevant and had great information. The presenter was EXCELLENT!” “It was an inspiring day full of useful information. Carla’s energy is contagious and she offered information at a lively pace.” “Wonderful. The presenter was extremely organized and had a wealth of experience. Very impressive.” “I’ve been employed with this library since 2001 and have attended numerous library conferences, training seminars and workshops during that time. This was the…

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WSL Updates for October 28, 2010

WSL Updates for October 28, 2010

Volume 6, October 28, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – ROMANCE READERS’ ADVISORY 2) VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR DAILY OLYMPIAN INDEXING 3) SCHOLARSHIP MONEY AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE LIBRARIANS 4) LIS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DIRECTORY 5) DIGITAL HUMANITIES START-UP GRANTS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for October 21, 2010

WSL Updates for October 21, 2010

Volume 6, October 21, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SDL NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEYS 2) GO TO THE WEB AND SAY AHH 3) WSL STAFF REMEMBERED 4) BULLYING SURVEY CLOSES THURSDAY AT 11:00 P.M. 5) FREE PRESERVATION WEBINAR SERIES 6) GRANTSTATION SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS 7) PUBLIC LIBRARY INTERNET USE STUDY DEADLINE 8) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Transforming Life after Fifty IMLS Initiative

Transforming Life after Fifty IMLS Initiative

For folks over the age of 50 in Washington State, public library services will be markedly different by the year 2012. That is, assuming the 19 Washington public libraries that attended the the Transforming Life after Fifty Institute in Portland achieve their goals. The Institute provided an extensive two-and-a-half days of training on issues that set the baby boomers apart from those who have gone before them. Different service methods are required to reach out to this distinctive group. The…

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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 September 2, 2010

WSL Updates for September 2, 2010

Volume 6, September 2, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FIRST TUESDAYS PRESENTS the Career Bridge database 2) CONNECTING THE DOTS WEBSITE 3) FIND AN EARLY LEARNING FAIR IN YOUR AREA 4) BOOKS FOR BABIES 5) CIRCLE OF LEARNING SCHOLARSHIPS 6) ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY 7) UPCOMING FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES

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

WSL Updates for May 13, 2010

WSL Updates for May 13, 2010

Volume 6, May 13, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) MARKETING 101 – PR FOR NON-PROFESSIONALS 2) HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR LIBRARY? 3) MORE TRAINING FOR DOWNLOADABLE AUDIOBOOKS 4) WEBINAR EXPLORES BENEFITS OF PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS 5) REVISED STANDARDS FOR SERVICE TO YOUNG ADULTS 6) TRENDS IN TEEN LIT – THE INDEPENDENT VIEW 7) DIGITAL PHOTO MANAGEMENT FOR LIBRARIES 8) THE FUTURE IS MOBILE – IS YOUR LIBRARY READY?