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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?

Clippings, April 30, 2010

Library News The Libraries of Stevens County are looking toward the future by involving the community in a strategic planning process to ensure that the library facilities, service and resources are fulfilling patron needs and expectations. In April and May, there will be community planning open houses at each of the nine library locations..There is also a survey available through June on the library website.

WSL Updates for May 6, 2010

Volume 6, May 6, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE - NATIONAL WINNERS

2) CURRENT ISSUES - LIBRARY TRENDS WITH GEORGE AND JAMES

3) PROQUEST RENEWAL ANNOUNCEMENT

4) ARCHIVAL 101 - FREE WEBINAR FOR EVERYONE

5) FREE MOLD WEBINAR

6) BUILDING THE PARTICIPATORY LIBRARY

7) HOT TOOLS FOR TOUGH TIMES DRIVE-BY SERIES

8) USING SECOND LIFE TO COLLABORATE AND CONNECT

Clippings, April 23, 2010

WA State Library News A new project coordinated by the Washington State Library has enabled small and midsized public libraries across the state to offer downloadable audiobooks, also known as "eAudioBooks." Ritzville Library District No. 2 joins the roster of 40 small and midsized public libraries, 22 public library systems, nine academic libraries and more than 350 schools and school districts that offer or are planning o participate in the program.

WSL Updates for April 29, 2010

Volume 6, April 29, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) WEEDING JEOPARDY - FIRST TUESDAYS MAY 4

2) EFFECTIVELY SERVING PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES

3) MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

4) VIDEO IN THE LIBRARY - TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES

5) ACCIDENTAL LEADERSHIP WITH GEORGE NEEDHAM

6) CRIME FICTION PAST AND PRESENT

7) THE NEW DISCOVERY LANDSCAPE

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Clippings, April 16, 2010

Library News A $5 million bond to pay for a new police station, library and other projects is on its way. The Ferndale City Council voted Monday, April 5, to authorize the city administration to begin the process that would culminate with the city receiving the money in June. More votes for approval will be needed before they receive the funding, however.

WSL Updates for April 22, 2010

Volume 6, April 22, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) WTBBL WINS NETWORK LIBRARY OF THE YEAR AWARD

2) WASHINGTON READS - TASTES OF WASHINGTON, PART II

3) PNLA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - APPLY NOW

4) JOIN THE MAYDAY MOVEMENT

5) ALA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST PRESERVATION WEEK

6) DO YOU DEWEY 200? RELIGION & PUBLIC LIBRARIES

7) GEORGE AND JOAN ON SUCCESSFUL MIDDLE MANAGEMENT

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Clippings, April 9, 2010

Library News Timberland Regional Library will install a major upgrade of the library catalog system in mid-May. The new system is expected to include several useful new features. In order to train all public services staff, the 27 Timberland library branches will be closed one day each between April 12 and April 30. All Timberland libraries will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, May 10 and 11 for installation. The new system is scheduled to "go live" on May 13.

WSL Updates for April 15, 2010

Volume 6, April 15, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS - MONEY STILL AVAILABLE

2) ASK-WA - ALL YOUR REFERENCE IN ONE PLACE

3) IN THE NEWS - RENEW WASHINGTON

4) ALA ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

5) HOW LIBRARIES STACK UP - 2010

6) NW DOCUMENTARY FILM RELEASED

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1) SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS - MONEY STILL AVAILABLE

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