For Libraries

WSL Updates for May 28, 2015

Volume 11, May 28, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) IT ACADEMY SURVEY 2) BUILDING A COMIC AND GRAPHIC NOVEL COLLECTION WEBINAR 3) NCCE FREE TWO-DAY WORKSHOPS 4) TRAINING COMING SOON IN JUNE 5) NCCE 2016 CONFERENCE CALL FOR PROPOSALS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) IT ACADEMY SURVEY Washington Library staff: Microsoft values Washington’s libraries and the partnership we share through the Microsoft IT Academy program.

WSL Updates for May 21, 2015

Volume 11, May 21, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) BUILDING A COMIC AND GRAPHIC NOVEL COLLECTION WEBINAR 2) TEMPORARY LIBRARIAN POSITION 3) WALE 2015 CALL FOR PRESENTERS 4) LEADERSHIP TRAINING APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 30 5) 2015 ARSL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) BUILDING A COMIC AND GRAPHIC NOVEL COLLECTION WEBINAR Washington State Library presents Building a Comic and Graphic Novel Collection,

WSL Updates for May 14, 2015

Volume 11, May 14, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) STEM SURVEY 2) OCLC WORLDCAT DISCOVERY SERVICES 3) COMMUNICATING IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE WORKSHOP 4) FREE BOOKS FOR WASHINGTON LIBRARIES 5) CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) STEM SURVEY Many libraries in Washington are engaged in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities – so many that it’s difficult to keep track and effectively share ideas and best

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 5/8/2015

Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above.