Training and Continuing Education

Volume 12, December 15, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WSL REMEMBERS JOHN GLENN & LIBRARY 21 2) 2017 WLA CONFERENCE PROPOSALS SOLICITED 3) NEA BIG READ GRANTS 4) EZRA JACK KEATS MINIGRANTS 5) TEEN SUMMER READING WEBINAR 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WSL REMEMBERS JOHN GLENN & LIBRARY 21 In recognition of John Glenn’s heroic lifetime of service,

Volume 12, December 1, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FINDING SOMETHING TO READ NOW WEBINAR 2) MORE TITLES IN WASHINGTON DIGITAL NEWSPAPERS 3) FREE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH WSL 4) GALE PUBLIC LIBRARY RENEWAL 5) REFERENCE SERVICES COURSE ONLINE 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) FINDING SOMETHING TO READ NOW WEBINAR This free First Tuesday webinar will explore ways to improve the reading experience for your online readers, such as the ad

Volume 12, November 24, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FINDING SOMETHING TO READ NOW WEBINAR 2) TEEN VIDEO CHALLENGE 3) REFERENCE SERVICES COURSE ONLINE 4) 2017 CSLP TEEN PROGRAMMING MANUAL IDEAS 5) STUFF IS HAPPENING 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) FINDING SOMETHING TO READ NOW WEBINAR This free First Tuesday webinar will explore ways to improve the reading experience for your online readers, such as the advantages of using OverDrive’s Wi

Volume 12, November 17, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) UPCOMING PROQUEST TRAINING 2) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE NAMED A BEST SITE 3) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE CONTEST 4) 2^ND ANNUAL HISTORICAL ZINE CONTEST 5) NEA BIG READ ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) UPCOMING PROQUEST TRAINING ProQuest’s Washington trainer, Jeff Cutler, is offering in-person training sessions at several Washington locations.

Volume 12, November 10, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) TEEN VIDEO CHALLENGE 2) NEW STEM RESOURCES FOR LIBRARIES 3) PROQUEST TRAINING IN NOVEMBER 4) LGBT ELDER CARE WEBINAR 5) OSPI SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENTS 6) BUILDING BRIDGES TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 7) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) TEEN VIDEO CHALLENGE The Washington State Library and the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) have launched the 2017 Teen Video Challenge, a national video co

Volume 12, November 3, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) PROQUEST TRAINING IN NOVEMBER 2) DPLA METADATA TRAINING VIDEO 3) 2015 WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICAL REPORT – NOW AVAILABLE! 4) USING THE BEA INTERACTIVE DATA TOOL 5) E RATE TRAININGS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) PROQUEST TRAINING IN NOVEMBER ProQuest’s WA trainer, Jeff Cutler, is offering in-person, free training sessions at several Washington locations.

Volume 12, October 13, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE SUN? 2) 2^ND ANNUAL HISTORICIAL ZINE CONTEST 3) WHO ARE WE?

Volume 12, October 6, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) HOSTING AN HOUR OF CODE WEBINAR 2) DPLA METADATA APPLICATION PROFILE WEBINAR 3) APPLY FOR A POSITION ON THE LIBRARY COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON 4) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE CONTEST OPENS 5) GALE PUBLIC LIBRARY RENEWAL 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) HOSTING AN HOUR OF CODE WEBINAR Do you plan/hope to host an Hour of Code event at your school, public, or tribal library this year?

Volume 12, September 29, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SEX IN THE LIBRARY WEBINAR 2) DPLA METADATA APPLICATION PROFILE WEBINAR 3) EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL 4) GALE PUBLIC LIBRARY RENEWAL 5) DIGITAL RESOURCES ARE TAX EXEMPT 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) SEX IN THE LIBRARY WEBINAR Sex in the Library presented by Mary Jo Heller and Aarene Storms

Volume 12, September 15, 2016 for the WSL Updates mailing list Please note: There will be no WSL Updates published September 22, 2016.