by Christi Weinzierl | May 8, 2020 | Grants and Awards
From the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced two new funding opportunities for museums, libraries, federally recognized tribes, and organizations that primarily serve Native Hawaiians. The combined $15...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 8, 2020 | WLA
Annually, the Wyoming Library Association and the Wyoming State Literacy Association jointly sponsor three awards: the Buckaroo Book Award for children in grades K-3, the Indian Paintbrush Book Award for children in grades 4-6, and the Soaring Eagle Book Award for...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 8, 2020 | Grants and Awards
The Wyoming State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) is offering grants of up to $2,500 for projects promoting preservation of and access to Wyoming’s historical records. The grants are available for the period of July 1, 2020 thru June 30, 2021 and are...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 7, 2020 | Articles and Information
The American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 377 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2019. Overall, 566 books were targeted. Here are the “Top 10 Most Challenged Books in 2019,” along with the reasons...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 7, 2020 | Articles and Information
Libraries that were navigating how to shut down a few weeks ago are now having to determine how to reopen in an organized way that’s safe for both patrons and staff. We’ve been adding reopening sample plans and resources to our Guide to COVID-19 for Libraries...
