by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 8, 2021 | Calendar
Free, online, continuing education events for the week of August 9 from the Wyoming State Library Training Calendar. Descriptions and links are below. You can subscribe and view the events in your calendar software, or you can find all the events at...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 7, 2021 | People News
After decades of dedicated service, Sheridan County Public Library System Children’s Librarian, Michelle Havenga will retire on August 31 — 40 years and one month after she was first hired. The Sheridan Press published a wonderful story that’s well worth the read on...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 6, 2021 | WSL News
Wyoming Libraries Snapshot Day 2021 is on the calendar for Tuesday, October 26. On Snapshot Day, we gather photos and stories from libraries around the state to share how libraries make a difference in their communities every single day. It’s a great way to...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 6, 2021 | GoWYLD
Today, August 6, is International Beer Day, and you can explore the business of side of the popular beverage with GoWYLD.net. Take a look at the microbrewery industry in Entrepreneurship (Gale Business) A search for microbrewery will result in a variety of resources...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 5, 2021 | Articles and Information
United for Libraries Virtual Conference Registration Open Program descriptions and registration rates for 2021 United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees, Friends, and Foundations are now available. This interactive three-day virtual event — taking place August 17-19 —...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 4, 2021 | GoWYLD
Two new resources have been added to the GoWYLD.net suite. Gale LegalForms and Gale Business: Plan Builder. These were purchased with federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Both will be available until...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 4, 2021 | Training
In addition to the live webinars in our training calendar, each month we try to pick some videos out there that you can watch “At Your Leisure.” These on-demand offerings caught our attention for August. Creating a Tween Collection (Michigan Department of Education)...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 3, 2021 | GoWYLD
August 3 is National Watermelon Day, and there are many ways to enjoy it besides a cool slice and spitting seeds! Columns in ProQuest Historical Newspapers, such as, “In From the Fields” (2001) and “The Home Kitchen” (1921) elaborate on this fruit and provide myriad...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 2, 2021 | Grants and Awards
Emergency Connectivity Fund DEADLINE: August 13, 2021 The Emergency Connectivity Fund is a $7.17 Billion program that will help schools and libraries provide the tools and services their communities need for remote learning during the COVID-19 emergency period....
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 2, 2021 | WSL News
Find this month’s video and more. The Wyoming State Library partners with the Wyoming CAN (Cybersecurity Action Network) Committee, to offer this free “cyber-in-a-box” educational program. This 10-minute video-based program is designed to be distributed at local...
