by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 18, 2024 | Homepage, WSL News
The Wyoming State Library will be closing at noon on Thursday, December 19 for staff development and will reopen on Friday, December 20 with our regular hours.
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 16, 2024 | Homepage, WSL Digital Collections Suite
December 15 was Bill of Rights Day, a holiday celebrating the ratification of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Speaking of laws, did you know the Wyoming State Library (WSL) is a depository for both state publications and federal documents? The WSL...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 13, 2024 | Homepage, Wyoming Library News
The Converse County Library in Glenrock, Wyoming, hosted their third annual Christmas Tree Festival this year. Their kickoff event was held on December 7. “The Christmas Tree Festival is an annual event that connects our community and gives organizations,...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 12, 2024 | Homepage, WSL News
The University of Wyoming recently appointed Abby Beaver, Wyoming State Librarian, as an adjunct faculty member. This appointment recognizes the many important roles Abby and the Wyoming State Library perform not only for the state in general but also for the...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 11, 2024 | Articles and Information, Homepage
Here is a roundup of news and articles regarding libraries and library professionals. 2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Librarians and Book Lovers-Giving gifts feels great, but shopping for them can be stressful. We’re here to help you reduce the anxiety and bring some of...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 10, 2024 | GoWYLD, Homepage
December 10 is Dewey Decimal System Day! The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is one of several library classification systems used today to allow library professionals and patrons to find books quickly and efficiently. Melvil Dewey devised the Dewey Decimal...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 9, 2024 | Grants and Awards, Homepage
Happy December! Here is a roundup of grants available to libraries with deadlines in the next few months, or with rolling or ongoing deadlines. Check back each month for an updated list! Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities ...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 6, 2024 | Homepage, Training
Did you miss yesterday’s webinar Exploring Government Records: Wyoming Legislation and Federal Document Digital Collections with Vincent Crolla and Marcie Blaylock? You can access the recording on the Wyoming State Library YouTube channel anytime or with this...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 6, 2024 | Homepage, Training
Building a maker program is making, too! And keeping the program staffed, funded, and operating smoothly can be daunting. Join Library Makers for a free webinar, Building the Makerspace Program Is Making, Too!, Friday, December 13, 11:00am – 12:00pm MST. At...
by Christi Weinzierl | Dec 6, 2024 | Homepage, Training
Join the Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) on Wednesday, December 11, 11:00-12:30 MST for the RIPL webinar “What Counts: Finding Meaningful Metrics”. The webinar will be recorded* for those who aren’t able to attend the live session....
