by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 4, 2019 | Database of the Month
Join Wyoming State Library Database Instruction Librarian Chris Van Burgh on Thursday, June 6, at 11:15 a.m. MDT for “Summer Under the Stars,” a webinar on resources from Gale, Novelist, NASA, StarNet , and PBS Books to support your summer reading programming....
by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 3, 2019 | Database of the Month
It’s the season for summer reading and our theme in 2019 is Reading Under the Stars! Let’s break out resources from Gale, NASA, Starnet, PBS, and others to get kids reading under the stars — or at least under a blanket with a flashlight! Learn more. Libraries should...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 3, 2019 | Calendar
Free, online, continuing education events for the week of June 3 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 | May 31, 2019 | Articles and Information
Reposted from Library Research Service Library Journal recently released the results of its annual materials survey tracking circulation statistics in public libraries nationwide. Materials circulation in public libraries decreased by half a percent (0.5%) in 2018,...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 31, 2019 | Trustees and Foundations
From the Vermont Department of Libraries newsletter Lara Keenan is the State Library Consultant, Governance and Management, for the Vermont Department of Libraries. In her Trustee Trainings, Lara talks about the importance of “Succession Planning” – i.e. planning for...
by Jessica Otto | May 31, 2019 | Training
(Image from the conference registration website) Library 2.019: Open Data Virtual Conference Wednesday, June 5 1 – 4 p.m. MST This web conference will explore how librarians are using open data, teaching others about it, and even creating it. You’ll learn about...
by Jessica Otto | May 30, 2019 | Calendar
The June 2019 Wyoming State Library training calendar is now available with 75 webinars, one mini-conference, and four recordings to watch “At Your Leisure.” Every training opportunity on this list is free and offered online. Topics include advocacy, planning,...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 30, 2019 | Articles and Information
PBS Books has launched its Library Engagement Program and invites libraries to sign up and take advantage of this free program. They are offering: The opportunity for free screenings of PBS programming AMERICAN EXPERIENCE’s Chasing the Moon (before July 8)...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 27, 2019 | Calendar
Free, online, continuing education events for the week of May 27 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 | May 24, 2019 | GoWYLD
WYDOT has featured a partnership with the Wyoming State Library on their YouTube channel. New drivers in Wyoming must pass both written and road tests before their license can be issued. WYDOT and the WSL have partnered with Driving Tests to provide online test...
