by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 16, 2024 | Homepage, Training
The Association for Rural and Small Libraries’ 2024 Conference, “Libraries Are (r)Evolutionary,” is scheduled for September 11-14, 2024, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Register today for discounted “early bird” registration. Regular...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 16, 2024 | Homepage, WSL Digital Collections Suite
July 16 is Artificial Intelligence (AI) Appreciation Day. Although this technology has been in the headlines recently, the history of AI dates back to the 1940s. Did you know the Wyoming State Library (WSL) has a variety of recorded webinars, including several about...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 12, 2024 | Homepage, Professional Opportunities
Are you interested in maps, geoscience, cartographic history, or digital humanities? Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Philip Lee Phillips Society Fellowships at the Library of Congress. Two qualified scholars will be funded with a stipend of $11,500...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 12, 2024 | Homepage, Training
A free webinar, Communication of Retractions, Removals, and Expressions of Concern (CREC) Recommended Practice Publication Webinar, is being offered by the National Information Standards Organization (NISO) on Tuesday, July 23, 8:00–9:00 am (MDT). Course Description:...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 12, 2024 | Articles and Information, Homepage
Nominate your favorite librarian for the I Love My Librarian Award! Nominations are now being accepted for this distinguished award for librarians who go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure all patrons feel included, provide access to literacy and digital...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 11, 2024 | Articles and Information, Homepage
Public Libraries Online would like to share YOUR stories of library joy in an upcoming podcast. Submit your voice memo or recording recounting a heartwarming, funny, or life-changing library story to publiclibrariesonline@gmail.com (Subject: Library Stories Podcast...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 11, 2024 | Homepage, Professional Opportunities
A research study is being conducted about the 2023 Core Competencies for Cataloging & Metadata Professional Librarians – namely, a survey of professional cataloger and metadata librarian awareness and use of the skills and knowledge competencies presented in the...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 10, 2024 | Homepage, Professional Opportunities
The Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship (JERL) is seeking contributions to the “E-Resource Round Up” column that will appear in volume 36, number 4 of the JERL. Submissions can be related to any aspect of electronic resources and how they are...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 10, 2024 | GoWYLD, Homepage, WSL Digital Collections Suite
Wyoming became the United States’ 44th state on July 10, 1890. Today, Wyoming celebrates 134 years of statehood! Celebrate Wyoming Statehood Day by exploring the Wyoming State Library’s wealth of resources about our great state! The WSL’s Digital...
by Christi Weinzierl | Jul 9, 2024 | Homepage, Training
Older adults in our communities are seeking opportunities to keep learning, meeting new people, and experiencing joy. Libraries across the country are answering the call by providing innovative creative aging programs that engage older adults in creative and artistic...
