by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 14, 2020 | WLA
The deadline to apply for the 2020 Wyoming Library Leadership Institute has been extended until March 15. WLLI will be held July 31 – August 1 in Pinedale, Wyoming. PLEASE NOTE: The information and application that was posted originally had an incorrect email...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 13, 2020 | WSL News
Find a wrap-up of the latest in Wyoming library news in the February 2020 Outrider newsletter from the Wyoming State Library. Subscribe today, and we’ll send the Outrider straight to your email inbox each month. You can also see past issues. Do you know any library...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 13, 2020 | Trustees and Foundations
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 tips for public library policy development which they gained in 2019 after completing a full...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 12, 2020 | WSL News
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 Library Development Manager Brian Greene at brian.greene@wyo.gov or (307) 777-6339. Coaching...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 12, 2020 | WSL News
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 when the library’s closed, you can always download the latest audiobook, ebook, or digital...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 12, 2020 | WSL News
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 word: There are countless ways to spread the word about the census, including your library’s...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 11, 2020 | Articles and Information
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 Americans in U.S. history with the following facts. These facts are all found in excerpts of the...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 11, 2020 | Schools
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 adequately prepared the next generation, who are predominantly accessing the world through social...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 11, 2020 | Schools
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, saying it was inappropriate for elementary students, after his eight-year-old daughter selected...
by Christi Weinzierl | Feb 10, 2020 | WSL News
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 Services. While this is the fourth year that the President’s budget recommendation has proposed...
