Grants and Funding

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.

Volume 10, September 4, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – READERSFIRST INITIATIVE 2) NEW VIDEO INTRODUCES WASHINGTON STATE LIBRARY 3) LIBRARY COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON SEEKS NEW MEMBERS 4) CATCH THE EARLY BIRD – REGISTER NOW FOR WALE 2014 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – READERSFIRST INITIATIVE The e-book marketplace has been chaotic for libraries.

Recently the Washington State Library awarded 12 grants totaling $75,059 to public, academic, and tribal libraries to support digital literacy efforts.

Volume 10, July 31, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING 2014 GRANT CYCLE 2) 2014-2015 WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANTS AWARDED 3) KID AND PARENT FRIENDLY SUBJECT HEADINGS FOR PICTURE BOOKS 4) NEEDS ASSESSMENT RFP RE-RELEASE 5) FIRE VICTIMS CAN REPLACE BALLOTS AT LOCAL LIBRARIES 6) TRANSFORMING LIBRARY SPACES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 7) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING 2014 GRANT CYCLE The purpose of

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Volume 10, August 7, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) 2014 DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING GRANT INFORMATIONAL ONLINE MEETING 2) WEBJUNCTION IS NEW AGAIN 3) PUBLIC LIBRARY POLICIES PAGE HAS MOVED 4) BRAILLE TRANSCRIPTION CLASS 5) INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT AND LIBRARY PRACTICES WEBINAR 6) FREE DISASTER RECOVERY WORKSHOP 7) FREE CE EVENTS NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) 2014 DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING GRANT INFORMATIONAL ONLINE MEETING If your public or tribal library needs help

Volume 10, July 10, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) DON’T MISS THE ARSL EARLY BIRD! 2) UNI 2014 SUMMER TOUR 3) THERE’S STILL TIME FOR STARTING STRONG 4) LEAD THE CHANGE 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) DON’T MISS THE ARSL EARLY BIRD! Register by Tuesday, August 5, to take advantage of early bird rates for the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) 2014 Conference.

Volume 10, July 3, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) BUILD INITIATIVE/IMLS WEBINAR SERIES 2) FREE BOOKS AVAILABLE – SUMMER SPECIAL! 3) WLA GRADUATE STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS 4) SUMMERTEEN VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) BUILD INITIATIVE/IMLS WEBINAR SERIES Children are most significantly shaped by family and community and, as research indicates, need positive early learning experiences to support long-term success in education and