by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 18, 2017 | GoWYLD
Here at the Wyoming State Library, we’re ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day tomorrow, September 19. Take a look at the quick video to see our very own WSL buccaneers in action. Need to brush up on your pirate lingo? Try Mango Languages for a quick course. Find...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 18, 2017 | Calendar
Free, online, continuing education events for this week from the Wyoming State Library Training Calendar. You can subscribe and view the events in your calendar software, or you can find all the events at library.wyo.gov/services/training/calendar.
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 15, 2017 | National Library News
The State Library has many more data sources for public, school, and academic libraries on our statistics page, including more recent data for Wyoming public libraries. Questions? Contact Thomas Ivie, WSL Research and Statistics Librarian, at thomas.ivie@wyo.gov or...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 15, 2017 | Schools
The numbers are in: the results of the Wyoming School Library Survey 2016-17 have been released and may be found on the WSL library statistics page. Annually, the Wyoming State Library conducts a voluntary survey of school libraries to collect basic information on...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 14, 2017 | Grants and Awards
Are you interested in learning how to use data for decision making, strategic planning, and demonstrating the impact of your library? Do you work in a rural and small public library in the United States? If so, please consider applying for a scholarship for next...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 14, 2017 | Database of the Month
https://youtu.be/Qh91YRaMgDQ Join Chris Van Burgh for a look at Mango Languages. It now has 72 languages, 21 ESL courses, 35 specialty courses and an updated interface. (It’s also time to get ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19.) Find upcoming training...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 13, 2017 | Articles and Information
The Federal Trade Commission wants to hear from you. This agency has worked with libraries for many years to distribute free materials and tips for consumers to help them avoid scams, recover from identity theft, and make wise buys. The FTC is creating new materials...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 13, 2017 | Grants and Awards
Carol McMurry Library Endowment Individual Grants for Continuing Education Deadline: September 30, 2017 Want to attend a conference or workshop to build your library skills? Take an online course? Start working toward that library media specialist endorsement or...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 13, 2017 | WSL News
Wyoming Snapshot Day is less than a month away on Tuesday, October 10, and we’d love to have your library participate. Snapshot Day highlights all the great things that happen in Wyoming libraries every single day. It’s easy to participate: take photos...
by Christi Weinzierl | Sep 12, 2017 | Schools
Last month, American Association of School Librarians (AASL) President Steven Yates came to Wyoming to speak at Information Power. He shared his impressions of his visit in a Knowledge Quest article, “A Fresh Look, Lending a Hand, and the Equality State.”...
