by Christi Weinzierl | Nov 22, 2019 | WSL News
The Wyoming State Library will be closed Thursday, November 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open our normal hours on Friday, November 29. Image: Thanksgiving proclamation from J.A. Campbell, the first Governor of the Territory of Wyoming, from the front...
by Christi Weinzierl | Nov 22, 2019 | Articles and Information
From govinfo Two of the many useful resources available on the govinfo help pages are tutorials and handouts. The video tutorials offer guidance in navigating GPO’s govinfo for both novice and advanced users. Learn how to perform various types of searches, narrow...
by Christi Weinzierl | Nov 21, 2019 | Trustees and Foundations
The Trustee Corner from the Colorado Virtual Library is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. This information from their October 2019 issue was written by Crystal Schimpf, Public Library Specialist, Leadership & Community...
by Christi Weinzierl | Nov 21, 2019 | Youth Services
From the Idaho Commission for Libraries November 2019 Scoop newsletter Imagine astronauts on the International Space Station reading stories to and conducting science experiments for the children of Earth as the world rotates below. Imagine no more…it’s Story Time...
by Christi Weinzierl | Nov 20, 2019 | WSL News
Find a wrap-up of the latest in Wyoming library news in the November 2019 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. Have news you’d like...
by Christi Weinzierl | Nov 20, 2019 | Training
Are you new to the wonderful world of cataloging? Maybe you haven’t thought about cataloging since library school and your new job requires a memory jog? The Texas State Library and Archives Commission compiled a list of cataloging resources and training...
by Christi Weinzierl | Nov 19, 2019 | Trustees and Foundations
Making a fundraising plan doesn’t need to be daunting. CauseVox recently posted, “Fundraising Planning Guide, Calendar, Worksheet, + Template,” with great tips and tools for a successful year of getting more donations in 2020. Here are the steps they recommend:...
by Christi Weinzierl | Nov 19, 2019 | Schools, Youth Services
Reposted from Smithsonian Libraries Traveling Trunks is a new resource-lending program of the Smithsonian Libraries. These multimedia library kits are packed full of resources from across the Smithsonian Institution that deliver immersive experiences. Through touch,...
by Christi Weinzierl | Nov 18, 2019 | Articles and Information
From the American Library Association Community engagement — the process of working collaboratively with community members — provides a roadmap to creating sustainable, resilient organizations and communities. Small, rural libraries are nimble, responsive...
by Christi Weinzierl | Nov 18, 2019 | Calendar
Free, online, continuing education events for the week of November 18 from the Wyoming State Library Training Calendar. Descriptions are below. You can subscribe and view the events in your calendar software, or you can find all the events...
