Training and Continuing Education

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.

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,

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

Volume 11, May 7, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WSL SDL PROQUEST RENEWAL 2) COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP 3) WASHINGTON LIFE SCIENCE & GLOBAL HEALTH CENTER 4) GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES 5) CHARITY & NONPROFIT TRAINING SESSIONS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WSL SDL PROQUEST RENEWAL The Washington State Library Statewide Database Licensing (SDL) project announces the 2015-2016 ProQuest package renewal.

Volume 11, April 30, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WSL SDL PROQUEST RENEWAL 2) SDL NEEDS ASSESSMENT RESULTS RELEASED 3) NOW HEAR THIS: LESSONS IN MUSIC ADVISORY WEBINAR 4) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANT CYCLE OPEN 5) CONFERENCES AHEAD 6) HELP FOR THE SMALLEST 7) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WSL SDL PROQUEST RENEWAL The Washington State Library Statewide Database Licensing (SDL) project announces the 2015-2016 ProQuest package renewal.

Volume 11, April 23, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) RETURN TO RELEVANCE WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION OPEN 2) NOW HEAR THIS: LESSONS IN MUSIC ADVISORY WEBINAR 3) COMMUNICATING IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE WORKSHOP 4) COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP 5) ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) RETURN TO RELEVANCE WEBINARS REGISTRATION OPEN Return to Relevance: Including and Unleashing Everyone in Shaping the Future ---

Volume 11, April 16, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) YOU’VE GOT THE LEGOS® - DID THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE? 2) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANT CYCLE OPEN 3) FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR 21^ST CENTURY LIBRARIES 4) BURNOUT OR BOUNCE BACK INCOL WORKSHOP 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) YOU’VE GOT THE LEGOS® - DID THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE? “You’ve got the Legos® - Did They make a Difference?

Volume 11, March 26, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FIRST TUESDAYS WEBINAR APRIL 7 2) RETURN TO RELEVANCE WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION OPEN 3) FREE BOOKS FOR WASHINGTON LIBRARIES 4) WASHINGTON LIFE SCIENCE & GLOBAL HEALTH CENTER 5) CHARITY & NONPROFIT TRAINING SESSIONS 6) GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES 7) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) FIRST TUESDAYS WEBINAR APRIL 7 Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP),

Volume 11, March 12, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANT CYCLE OPEN 2) RECORDED BOOKS ONECLICK RENEWALS 3) SAN JUAN ISLAND LIBRARY WINS AWARD 4) STORYCORPS COMES TO NISQUALLY 5) WELL-FED & WELL-READ – SUMMER MEAL SITES 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANT CYCLE OPEN Would your library like to digitize its historical materials and special collections?

Volume 11, March 19, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) THREE GRANT CYCLES OPEN - $$$ 2) WELL FED & WELL READ – SUMMER MEAL SITES 3) DIGITAL LITERACY GRANT$ 4) DISABILITY LANGUAGE AND ETIQUETTE FOR LIBRARIES WORKSHOP 5) FREE MICROSOFT OFFICE SKILLS EXAMS 6) FY2015 E-RATE APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE EXTENDED 7) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) THREE GRANT CYCLES OPEN - $$$ Washington State Library is opening three grant cycles and hosting a se