Washington Talking Book and Braille Library

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

[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.

Volume 7, May 5, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FREE WORKSHOP – DO IT YOURSELF PAPER REPAIR 2) SDL CHOOSES PROQUEST AGAIN 3) MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH 4) TRANSFORMING OUR IMAGE 5) SPRING CLEAN YOUR WEBSITE 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) FREE WORKSHOP – DO IT YOURSELF PAPER REPAIR Learn basic repair techniques with local book artist and paper conservator, Gudrun Aurand.

Volume 7, January 27, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – INNOVATION AT WTBBL 2) LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY 3) FREE GENEALOGY EVENT – BING CROSBY’S FAMILY HISTORY 4) WASHINGTON LIBRARY SNAPSHOT DAY 5) VIDEO CONTEST – ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – INNOVATION AT WTBBL The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL), along with other libraries for the blind and physically handicapped,

The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library is proud to announce that one of its own patrons has been chosen as a semi-finalist in Evening Magazine's "You've Got Talent" contest. Meka White, of Bremerton, is known for her amazing voice and her great spirit.

Volume 7, January 13, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) NEW DIGITAL COLLECTION - NORTH PEND OREILLE HERITAGE

2) LIBRARY SNAPSHOT DAY FEATURES WSL ILS

3) FIRST TUESDAYS - WTBBL NEEDS YOU!

4) WASHINGTON LIBRARIES HELP JOB SEEKERS

5) BOOKS FOR CHILDREN GRANTS

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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1) NEW DIGITAL COLLECTION - NORTH PEND OREILLE HERITAGE