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Volume 7, July 28, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) IMLS NEEDS YOUR INPUT 2) THE BOTTOM LINE ON VOLUNTEERS 3) MORA AWARD APPLICATIONS DUE AUGUST 15 4) BUILD-A-BEAR GRANTS 5) HOW TO SECURE FUNDING FROM FOUNDATIONS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) IMLS NEEDS YOUR INPUT The Institute of Museum and Library Services is currently seeking input on their next 5-year strategic plan.

GRANT CYCLE OPENS – TLA50 INITIATIVE The Transforming Life After 50 (TLA50) initiative is designed to help libraries better serve and engage midlife adults by positioning libraries as catalysts, resources, meeting places, and partners in creating opportunities for midlife adults to learn, teach, lead, build skills, prepare for new careers, and become civically-engaged. Academic, public, and tribal libraries that serve adults over the age of 50 are eligible to apply.

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Volume 7, July 21, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) LAST CHANCE FOR EBOOK READER PILOT QUESTIONS 2) LAST CALL – LCW SPECIAL LIBRARIES REPRESENTATIVE 3) RECRUITING, USING, AND RETAINING VOLUNTEERS 4) FREE ADVOCACY TRAINING – REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 27 5) FREE ONLINE CONFERENCE – TRENDS IN LIBRARY TRAINING 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) LAST CHANCE FOR EBOOK READER PILOT QUESTIONS Carolyn Petersen, WSL EBook Reader pilot project manager, wil

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Volume 7, July 14, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WANTED – LCW SPECIAL LIBRARIES REPRESENTATIVE 2) FREE BOOKS FOR DISCUSSION KITS OR COMMUNITY READS 3) HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF IMLS 4) BOTTOM LINE ON VOLUNTEERS – DATE CORRECTION 5) BOOK GROUP BUZZING 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WANTED – LCW SPECIAL LIBRARIES REPRESENTATIVE Applications are currently being accepted for one Library Council of Washington position representing Special Libr