by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 14, 2018 | Articles and Information
From the American Library Association Speaking out for banned and challenged books is vital in the fight against censorship. This Banned Books Week (September 23-29), the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) is hosting a...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 13, 2018 | WLA
The Wyoming Library Association (WLA) has named the Natrona County Library “Outstanding Library of the Year.” The award is given for a significant special project completed within the last two years. In this case, the Natrona County Library’s Creation Station...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 13, 2018 | Articles and Information
The National Archives is offering a free pop up display titled Rightfully Hers to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment. Spotlighting this landmark moment in American history and what it took to secure voting rights for women,...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 13, 2018 | Trustees and Foundations
[su_table] [/su_table] The Colorado Library Consortium (CLiC) and Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) have launched a free online collection of various library policies from around the nation. Topics range from job descriptions to computer use policies...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 12, 2018 | Schools
The new AASL standards crosswalks between Future Ready Framework and ISTE have been released. These downloadable documents help educators align different sets of standards that are being used in their districts. Learn more and download the crosswalks. Other possible...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 12, 2018 | Youth Services
Does the little one have the sniffles and can’t go to the library? The Riverton Branch Library has you covered. Their children’s department has taken storytime online on their YouTube channel. They’ll post once a month a Toddler Move and Groove, and...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 11, 2018 | Book Reviews
Eve Betsy Bernfeld Georgetown, KY: Finishing Line Press, 2018 The poems in Betsy Orient Bernfeld’s Eve are strong and varied. This collection of poetry is an engaging and emotional read. It is full of history, fragile and enduring connections, the natural world, and...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 11, 2018 | Youth Services
From WebJunction In November 2018, WebJunction will host a four-week online training program preparing up to 100 library staff to be facilitators who will guide their peers through the Supercharged Storytimes self-paced course, coming in October. This training program...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 10, 2018 | Articles and Information
September is National Preparedness Month, and the Prepare Wyoming team is offering a free resource for libraries around the state to encourage literacy and help children become better prepared for emergencies. Similar to the work of fire departments teaching the...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 10, 2018 | WSL News
Wyoming Snapshot Day will be held October 9, 2018, and if your library isn’t already signed up, we’d love to have you join us. Contact Susan Mark at susan.mark@wyo.gov or (307) 777-5915 to add your name to the list. We’d particularly like to see more...
