by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 3, 2021 | GoWYLD
June 3 is World Bicycle Day. Need a story to celebrate? Want someone else to read it?! Check out the video storybook and non-fiction pair in BookFlix: Duck on a Bike by David Shannon and Bicycle Safety by Lisa M. Herrington. This pair is perfect for a library...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 2, 2021 | Articles and Information
Free Speech on the Clock: A Case Study From Chattanooga Have you ever considered the limits of your speech as a library worker? Intellectual freedom is a core value of the library and information science profession, however that does not mean that library workers have...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 2, 2021 | Training
Each month we post upcoming free virtual conferences to our training calendar page. Here are the offerings coming up for June: Wednesday, June 9 (1:30-3 pm) Serving With A Purpose Virtual Fundraising Mini-Conference (United for Libraries) It is our hope that by...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 1, 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...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 1, 2021 | Calendar
Free, online, continuing education events for June 1-6 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 | May 28, 2021 | Calendar
The June 2021 Wyoming State Library training calendar is now available with 83 live webinars, three online conferences and four recordings to watch “At Your Leisure.” Every training opportunity on this list is free and offered online. Topics include advocacy,...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 27, 2021 | Grants and Awards
State Farm Neighborhood Assist DEADLINE: Application opens June 2, 2021 and closes when 2,000 submissions received State Farm Neighborhood Assist offers $25,000 grants to support Neighborhood Improvement Projects throughout the United States. Submissions are accepted...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 27, 2021 | GoWYLD
Mysteries are a hit with many library patrons, and May is the month to celebrate this popular genre. Let’s explore Novelist Plus in GoWYLD.net for some great resources. How about a look at Historical Mystery? In the post “Subgenre Specialties: Historical Mysteries” by...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 26, 2021 | WSL News
The Wyoming State Library will be closed Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, June 1. Read a history of Memorial Day from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
by Christi Weinzierl | May 25, 2021 | Articles and Information
Reposted from Library Research Service By Michael Peever, Consultant Support Specialist at Colorado State Library Using appropriate terminology is a vital part of being an effective communicator. Using inclusive language is a way of showing consideration for everyone...
