Copyright and Fair Use Resources

Reposted from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission Questions about copyright? Not sure what counts as fair use? The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has received a lot of these types of questions recently, and wanted to provide some resources to...

AASL Commends Wyoming Reads

Wyoming Reads was one of 12 events and programs formally commended by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) for their support of the school librarian profession and the learners the profession serves. Honored programs align with AASL’s “National School...

Bag of Tricks to Fight Summer Slide

Reposted from Colorado Virtual Library By Kieran Hixon, Technology & Digital Initiatives Consultant at Colorado State Library Ah, summer… it is a busy time for libraries! Between the Summer Reading Program and the extra kids utilizing the library, keeping things...

Chief Washakie Statue Visits State Library

If you’re in town for Cheyenne Frontier Days, take a side trip to the Wyoming State Library at 2800 Central Ave. to see its distinguished visitor “Chief Washakie,” a bronze by sculptor Dave McGary (1958-2013), the smaller version of the two that are housed in the...

WSL Closing at Noon on Cheyenne Day

The Wyoming State Library will close at noon on Wednesday, July 24, for Cheyenne Day. Our offices will be open that morning. We will resume normal hours on Thursday, July 25. One hundred years ago, Cheyenne Frontier Days was held just after Session Law Chapter 25 took...

July is National Ice Cream Month

From The Scoop Newsletter from the Idaho Commission for Libraries July is National Ice Cream Month, and a great excuse for a trek to a local ice cream shop. Partake in this tradition yourself this month! Some cool ice cream sites: IceCream.com: Fun Facts for your July...