For Libraries

IMLS Project Profile Features WTBBL

[gallery columns="2"] Did you know that our Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) and the Kentucky Talking Book Library were featured by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) on its website, http://www.imls.gov/profiles/profiles.shtm, and will be featured in its newsletter, Primary Source? Each month IMLS profiles programs or projects that use federal funding and exemplify why funds are granted to libraries.

WSL Updates for July 7, 2011

Volume 7, July 7, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) BOTTOM LINE ON VOLUNTEERS 2) TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT 3) UNLIMITED WEBJUNCTION COURSES 4) CHANGES COMING – NETLIBRARY, EBSCO, RECORDED BOOKS 5) SDL PROQUEST UPDATES 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) BOTTOM LINE ON VOLUNTEERS When the library budget calls for doing more with less, getting volunteers can be a great solution.

WSL Updates for June 30, 2011

Volume 7, June 30, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) WANTED - SPECIAL LIBRARIES REPRESENTATIVE FOR LCW

2) E-BOOK READER PILOT PROJECT

3) WEBJUNCTION WASHINGTON UPDATE

4) COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY AWARDS

5) LIVE LONG AND PROSPER

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1) LCW NEEDS SPECIAL LIBRARIES REPRESENTATIVE

WSL Updates for June 23, 2011

Volume 7, June 23, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) COMMENTS SOUGHT ON EARLY LEARNING GUIDELINES 2) SDL PROQUEST PRICING AND MORE 3) FREE ADVOCACY TRAINING – TURNING THE PAGE 2.0 4) CARING FOR THE MIND – SECOND ROUND 5) GRANT GUIDELINES FOR LEARNING LABS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) COMMENTS SOUGHT ON EARLY LEARNING GUIDELINES The Washington State Early Learning Guidelines (formerly known as the “Benchmarks”) are currently being

WSL Updates for June 16, 2011

Volume 7, June 16, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) LCW NEEDS SPECIAL LIBRARIES REPRESENTATIVE 2) FREE MEDICAL REFERENCE WORKSHOPS 3) FREE COPIES OF CANNERY ROW 4) EBOOK READER PILOT PROJECT 5) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SMALL AND RURAL LIBRARIES 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) LCW NEEDS SPECIAL LIBRARIES REPRESENTATIVE Applications are still being accepted for one Library Council of Washington position representing Special Libraries.