Training and Continuing Education

Volume 10, August 14, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WALE 2014 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN 2) FREE ONLINE SKILLPORT CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE 3) FREE WSL SPONSORED WORKSHOPS 4) WSL CONSULTANTS APPOINTED TO COMMITTEES 5) 2014 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WALE 2014 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN Washington Library Employees (WALE) 2014 Conference will take place October 27 – 29 at Campbell’s Resort in

Volume 10, July 31, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING 2014 GRANT CYCLE 2) 2014-2015 WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANTS AWARDED 3) KID AND PARENT FRIENDLY SUBJECT HEADINGS FOR PICTURE BOOKS 4) NEEDS ASSESSMENT RFP RE-RELEASE 5) FIRE VICTIMS CAN REPLACE BALLOTS AT LOCAL LIBRARIES 6) TRANSFORMING LIBRARY SPACES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 7) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING 2014 GRANT CYCLE The purpose of

Volume 10, August 7, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) 2014 DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING GRANT INFORMATIONAL ONLINE MEETING 2) WEBJUNCTION IS NEW AGAIN 3) PUBLIC LIBRARY POLICIES PAGE HAS MOVED 4) BRAILLE TRANSCRIPTION CLASS 5) INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT AND LIBRARY PRACTICES WEBINAR 6) FREE DISASTER RECOVERY WORKSHOP 7) FREE CE EVENTS NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) 2014 DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING GRANT INFORMATIONAL ONLINE MEETING If your public or tribal library needs help

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Volume 10, July 17, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Note: WSL Updates will be on hiatus next week. Topics include: 1) NEEDS ASSESSMENT RFP 2) WHEN FINDING PICTURE BOOKS REALLY CAN BE CHILD’S PLAY 3) AASL SEEKS PROGRAM PROPOSALS FOR 2015 ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 4) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) NEEDS ASSESSMENT RFP The Library Development Program of the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS), announces the release of a Re

Volume 10, July 10, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) DON’T MISS THE ARSL EARLY BIRD! 2) UNI 2014 SUMMER TOUR 3) THERE’S STILL TIME FOR STARTING STRONG 4) LEAD THE CHANGE 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) DON’T MISS THE ARSL EARLY BIRD! Register by Tuesday, August 5, to take advantage of early bird rates for the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) 2014 Conference.

Volume 10, July 3, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) BUILD INITIATIVE/IMLS WEBINAR SERIES 2) FREE BOOKS AVAILABLE – SUMMER SPECIAL! 3) WLA GRADUATE STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS 4) SUMMERTEEN VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) BUILD INITIATIVE/IMLS WEBINAR SERIES Children are most significantly shaped by family and community and, as research indicates, need positive early learning experiences to support long-term success in education and

Volume 10, June 19, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list – Expanded Edition Note: WSL Updates will be on hiatus next week. Topics include: 1) BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – CATALOGING WITH RDA 2) NEED CHILDREN’S BOOKS? APPLY NOW 3) LOOKING FOR THE BEST SMALL LIBRARY IN AMERICA 4) LISA LIBRARIES – HELPING COMMUNITIES IN NEED 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES – JUNE 23 – JULY 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – CATALOGING WITH RDA Goodbye AACR2 and hello RDA.

Volume 10, June 12, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WSL REDUCES SERVICE HOURS 2) LIBRARY 2.014 CONFERENCE PROPOSALS SOLICITED 3) CHILDREN’S BOOKS FOR COMMUNITIES IN NEED 4) SUPPORTING LGBT YOUTH 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WSL REDUCES SERVICE HOURS In-person service hours at the main Washington State Library (WSL) in Tumwater will be reduced by four hours a day, effective June 16, as the service-and-research institution grapples with con

Volume 10, June 5, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SUMMER READING ROUNDTABLE 2) SHARE YOUR LIBRARY INSTRUCTION TIPS AND TRICKS 3) DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR DIGITAL DIRECTIONS 4) CSLP SEEKS RESEARCHER 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) SUMMER READING ROUNDTABLE Are you interested in growing your summer programs?