by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 17, 2019 | Schools
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) is once again offering free toolkits to junior high school classrooms statewide in celebration of Earth Science Week Oct. 13–19. This year’s theme is “Geoscience is for Everyone,” and emphasizes both the inclusive potential...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 17, 2019 | Grants and Awards
For a second year, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting grant applications for Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries (APP). The deadline to apply is December 2, 2019. Three categories of APP grants are available to applicants:...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 16, 2019 | WSL News
Your patrons save money when they use your library. But are they aware of just how much? A new feature added in the latest upgrade to the WYLD system lets them know. When enabled by libraries, a message will appear at the bottom of printed and emailed receipts...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 16, 2019 | Calendar
Free, online, continuing education events for the week of September 16 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...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 13, 2019 | People News
Tawnya Miller is the new Manager of the Big Piney Library. Tawnya has filled a number of roles with the Big Piney Library since 2012, most recently by coordinating adult programming, exhibits and senior center outreach. Tawnya has a passion for the region’s...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 13, 2019 | Articles and Information
From the American Library Association Don’t be left in the dark this Banned Books Week (September 22-28, 2019). The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) offers several resources and activities for libraries and readers that highlight...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 12, 2019 | Wyoming Library News
Reposted from UW News University of Wyoming Libraries recently was accepted as a member of the University Press of Colorado (UPC), a nonprofit scholarly publisher supported by seven institutions in Colorado and one in Utah. The membership will provide opportunities...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 12, 2019 | Wyoming Library News
Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month in September by getting a Wyoming library card, or by rediscovering the many ways to use one. Your library card is the key to discovering and learning at your library, online, and at great places around the state. More than 367,000...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 11, 2019 | Articles and Information
From the American Library Association The American Library Association (ALA), a new partner of Democracy Class, encourages school and public libraries to deliver the one-hour program to teenage patrons in advance of National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, September...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 10, 2019 | Past Conferences
Extensions and podcasts and apps, oh my! Topics at the Wyoming Library Association “What the Tech” session included everything from coding for kids to keeping your doggie happy while you’re at work with a remote treat dispenser. See the slides! We’ve...
