by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 28, 2017 | Wyoming Library News
Just over a century ago, the American Library Association convened its 38th Annual Meeting in Asbury Park, New Jersey, from June 26 to July 1, 1916. In the published proceedings was a report from one Mabel Wilkinson, Park County Librarian, telling of her adventures...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 28, 2017 | Wyoming Library News
Ruth Troyanek started on one path in life, then found her heart called her to librarianship. Now, she is the new Director of the Albany County Public Library. “I was encouraged by my parents to become a scientist or doctor,” she said. “I earned a...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 27, 2017 | Wyoming Library News
Summer reading is in full swing around the state. Shelly Nitchman at Washakie County Library shared these facts and photos about programs going on in Worland. Have some great highlights from your summer reading programs? We’d like to celebrate and share them...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 27, 2017 | People News
Mark A. Greene, emeritus director of the American Heritage Center, passed away on June 21, 2017. The Society of American Archivists (SAA) has set up a memorial page for people to share their memories of Mark. Greene was an SAA Fellow and Past President. Greene was the...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 27, 2017 | Calendar
The July 2017 Wyoming State Library training calendar is now available. Every training opportunity on this list is free and offered online. Topics include advocacy, planning, careers, children and teens, collection development, communication, databases, managing...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 26, 2017 | GoWYLD
Tomorrow, on Tuesday, June 27, the new RBDigital app will roll out, allowing Wyoming library patrons to find all the downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, and digital magazines now accessed through OneClick Digital and Zinio in one convenient spot. This product is part of...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 26, 2017 | Training
What’s a personal learning network, and how can it benefit you? Join Paige Bredenkamp, Wyoming State Library School Library Consultant, for a free webinar, Personal Learning Networks for School Librarians, at 10 a.m. MDT on Tuesday, June 27. Paige will share an...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 26, 2017 | Calendar
Free, online, continuing education events for this week from the Wyoming State Library’s 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 | Jun 22, 2017 | Past Conferences
https://animoto.com/play/KBYQATMnoXBI7rxirMvu1g It’s back! The ever popular “What the Tech is That?” session is on the schedule for the Aug. 10-11 Wyoming Library Association conference in Sheridan. You can help make it a great time for all,...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jun 22, 2017 | Past Conferences
The Wyoming Library Association has secured two top-notch speakers for the 2017 WLA conference August 10-11 in Sheridan. The keynote speaker at the Thursday, August 10, kick-off luncheon, will be Stephen Hughes on “Influence: The Art & Science of Changing...
