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Tips for Public Library Policy Development
Reposted from the Colorado Virtual Library’s Trustee Corner Are you looking to develop new policies (or revise existing policies) in 2020? The Loveland Public Library shared...
New Books at the WSL
The latest additions to the Wyoming State Library’s collection are available to you through WYLDCAT. Questions, comments, or suggestions for purchase may be directed to...
WSL Closed on Presidents’ Day
The Wyoming State Library will be closed on Monday, February 17, in honor of Presidents’ Day. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, February 18. Remember — even...
What Libraries Can Do for the Census
With only 54 days left until Census Day on April 1, 2020, it’s time to act! Libraries can lend a hand, because advocating for Census 2020 is as easy as 1, 2, 3: Spread the...
African American History Month Facts
From govinfo February is African American History Month, and the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) invites you to join them in observing the achievements of African...
How Libraries Help Students Evaluate ‘Fake News’
Reposted from Library Research Service In the digital age, algorithms based on personal data allow information to find us as opposed to the other way around. Have we...
Weathering a Library Book Challenge
Book challenges occur across Wyoming, and the most recent one happened in Laramie County School District 1. A parent filed a complaint against Drama by Raina Telgemeier,...
Federal Budget Recommendation Would Eliminate IMLS
President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2021 budget recommendation, “A Budget for America’s Future,” once again proposes to eliminate funding for the Institute of Museum and Library...
Upcoming Webinar: Gale OneFile
Join Wyoming State Library Database Instruction Librarian Chris Van Burgh on Thursday, February 13, from 11:15 a.m. to noon for an overview of of Gale General OneFile in...
Free Continuing Education Events for the Week of February 10
Free, online, continuing education events for the week of February 10 from the Wyoming State Library Training Calendar. Descriptions are below. You can subscribe and view...
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