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WSL Updates for July 29, 2010

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

Topics include:

1) UPDATED WSL HARD TIMES GUIDE

2) LESSONS LEARNED FROM RENEW WASHINGTON

3) EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

4) CORE REFERENCE SKILLS ONLINE COURSE

5) LYRASIS TO BCR TRANSITION TALK

6) SOCIAL NETWORKING FOR FUNDRAISERS

7) PREPARE AND RESPOND - PARTNERING WITH LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

8) ARCHIVED PRESENTATIONS

Clippings, July 16, 2010

Library News A collection of self-published magazines, or zines, found a roost on the third floor of the Community Building last week. With a collection of 150 titles, the Bird's Nest Zine Library is Spokane's only zine lending library. The library was started by two Spokane women, Lindsae Williams and Allynn Carpenter.

WSL Updates for July 22, 2010

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

Topics include:

1) GETTING POLICYMAKERS TO LISTEN - ONE THING THAT *ALWAYS* WORKS

2) AMERICAN HERITAGE PRESERVATION GRANTS

3) INFORMATION LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR LIBRARIANS

4) TO UPGRADE MS OFFICE OR NOT

5) PICTURING AMERICA SCHOOL COLLABORATION PROJECTS

6) LOOK FOR A JOB USING ONLINE SOURCES

7) MATCH YOUR SKILLS TO THE BEST CAREER FOR YOU

Clippings, July 9, 2010

Library News Odessa librarian Julie Jantz sought approval from the Town Council to submit an application for grant money to fund the purchase of new library computers and to provide users with basic computer skills such as writing cover letters, submitting job applications, etc. The Council approved the application. (Odessa Record, 6.24.10) The theft of more than 1,350 children's picture books from the Port Orchard Library has prompted the Kitsap Regional Library (KRL) system to review its security procedures.

WSL Updates for July 15, 2010

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

Topics include:

1) ARSL ABOS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE JULY 30

2) ELLUMINATION! INTRODUCTION TO ELLUMINATE

3) COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY AWARDS

4) PUBLIC WORKFORCE SYSTEM & LIBRARY PARTNERSHIPS

5) ARE YOU READY? COMES TO SPOKANE

6) LET'S GET SOCIAL - SOCIAL BOOKMARKING

7) DOES YOUR AUDIENCE HEAR WHAT YOU MEAN?

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Clippings, July 2, 2010

Library News Fines for overdue books and materials from the four public libraries in Clallam County will increase from 10 cents per day to 20 cents per day, effective Thursday, July 1, but a $5 limit on fines per item will not change. The fine increase was approved at a recent meeting of the board of North Olympic Library System, which oversees public libraries in Sequim, Port Angeles, Forks and Clallam Bay.

WSL Updates for July 8, 2010

Volume 6, July 8, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) PUBLIC LIBRARIES SURVEY REPORT RELEASED

2) WSL REFERENCE LIBRARIAN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

3) READER-FRIENDLY LIBRARY SERVICE

4) HOW TO INCREASE YOUR TIME, SPACE, AND COURAGE

5) MISSION INSPIRED GIFT FUNDRAISING

6) CREATING A HIGH PERFORMING WORKPLACE

7) HELPING LEARNERS ACQUIRE MOTIVATION AND SKILLS

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