For Libraries

Volume 13, January 19, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WSL SERVICE CHANGES 2) FREE COMPUTERS – MIA LAB GRANTS 3) PRESERVATION GRANTS FOR SMALLER INSTITUTIONS 4) RECORDINGS AT RISK GRANTS 5) BEYOND GOOGLE – FINDING GOVERNMENT INFORMATION 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WSL SERVICE CHANGES With an eye toward re-emphasizing its strengths as a Pacific Northwest and government publications research library, the Washington State Library is puttin

Volume 13, January 12, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) LSTA ANNUAL REPORT 2) WRITING EFFECTIVE EMAIL 3) FREE COMPUTERS – MIA LAB GRANTS 4) TEEN VIDEO CHALLENGE 5) IMLS GRANT OPPORTUNITIES 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) LSTA ANNUAL REPORT Each year the Washington State Library submits an annual report on the use of Library Services & Technology Act funding to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Volume 13, January 5, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) JUMPSTART USER EXPERIENCE (UX) 2) HOW TO DO A TEDX PRESENTATION 3) MICROSOFT IMAGINE ACADEMY LAB GRANTS 4) 50 YEARS OF PNW HISTORY NOTES 5) ONLINE LIS DEGREE PROGRAM AT SFCC 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) JUMPSTART USER EXPERIENCE (UX) By designing your library with the user experience in mind, you have the potential to deepen the connection your library has with its community, and make

The following are publications received during September - December 2016.

Volume 12, December 22, 2016, for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) HOW TO DO A TEDX PRESENTATION 2) YOUTH PROGRAM AWARDS 3) GREAT STORIES CLUB GRANT 4) EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERSHIP TOOLKIT 5) SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM WSL VIA NORAD --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) HOW TO DO A TEDX PRESENTATION The next First Tuesdays session, “How to Do a tedX Presentation,” will be presented by Ken Harvey, Sno-Isle Libraries, January 10, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

Volume 12, December 15, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WSL REMEMBERS JOHN GLENN & LIBRARY 21 2) 2017 WLA CONFERENCE PROPOSALS SOLICITED 3) NEA BIG READ GRANTS 4) EZRA JACK KEATS MINIGRANTS 5) TEEN SUMMER READING WEBINAR 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WSL REMEMBERS JOHN GLENN & LIBRARY 21 In recognition of John Glenn’s heroic lifetime of service,

Volume 12, December 8, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) 2^ND ANNUAL HISTORICAL ZINE CONTEST DEADLINE 2) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE CONTEST 3) 2015 WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICAL REPORT – NOW AVAILABLE 4) NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES YOUTH PROGRAM AWARDS 5) STARNET WEBINAR 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) 2^ND ANNUAL HISTORICAL ZINE CONTEST DEADLINE All entries must be postmarked by December 15, 2016.

Volume 12, December 1, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FINDING SOMETHING TO READ NOW WEBINAR 2) MORE TITLES IN WASHINGTON DIGITAL NEWSPAPERS 3) FREE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH WSL 4) GALE PUBLIC LIBRARY RENEWAL 5) REFERENCE SERVICES COURSE ONLINE 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) FINDING SOMETHING TO READ NOW WEBINAR This free First Tuesday webinar will explore ways to improve the reading experience for your online readers, such as the ad