by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 13, 2024 | Homepage, Professional Opportunities
Volunteer to share your knowledge in the “What the Tech” session at the Wyoming Library Association Conference in Casper on Friday, October 11th at 11:30 a.m.! This session is a lightning-round tour of technologies that can be used in (and sometimes out) of the...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 8, 2024 | Homepage, WSL News, Wyoming Library News
Mark your calendars and get your cameras ready! Wyoming Snapshot Day 2024 has been scheduled for October 22, 2024! Since 2011, Wyoming libraries have participated in Wyoming Snapshot Day, sharing photos, stories, and patron testimonials that give a...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 6, 2024 | Homepage, Training
A free webinar, “Using AI to Leverage ILS Data,” hosted by the Pottsboro Area Library in Pottsboro, Texas, will be held Thursday, August 8 at 9:00 a.m. (MDT) The speaker, Dianne Connery, will walk participants through the very few steps it took her to...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 6, 2024 | Articles and Information, Homepage
Here is a roundup of news and articles regarding libraries and library professionals. Introduction to Authority Control-Authority Control is a foundational concept in cataloging and bibliographic access. The goal of authority control is to improve precision and recall...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 5, 2024 | Homepage, WLA
The Wyoming Library Association’s Awards/Grants Committee is extending the deadline for accepting nominations for Outstanding Hero/Heroine, Outstanding Librarian, Outstanding Library, and the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Nora Van Burgh Grant is also available for...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 2, 2024 | Homepage, WSL News
Six new photos by five talented U.S. photographers from the traveling exhibit, “Wild and Free: Mustangs of the McCullough Peaks” are now on display at the Wyoming State Library through next Thursday, August 9. The theme of this week’s photographs is...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 2, 2024 | Homepage, Youth Services
Now that it’s August, many summer reading programs are drawing to a close. Now is the time to provide feedback on how this year’s summer reading program went at your library! If you manage summer reading programming at your library, please take some time...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 1, 2024 | Homepage, Training
Are you interested in learning more about Wyoming or World War II history? Do you teach others about Wyoming or World War II history? Whether you are an educator, a history buff, or simply curious and want to learn more, this upcoming webinar is for you! The Wyoming...
by Christi Weinzierl | Aug 1, 2024 | Grants and Awards, Homepage
Happy August! 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! Building Capacity to Increase Older Adult Access to Health Essentials Programs...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 29, 2024 | Homepage, Wyoming Library News
Eighteen Sheridan County teens enjoyed creating beautiful and unique works of art at the library’s Planet Paint Pour program on June 17. During this session, teens learned how to blend paint for paint pouring and experimented with various techniques to achieve...
