by Christi Weinzierl | May 17, 2024 | Homepage, Wyoming Library News
The Weston County Library System has welcomed Kathleen Kirk as its new director. Born and raised on a ranch in Nebraska, she later moved to Montana where she met her husband. They have one son at Fort Gordon, Georgia, where he has about a year and a half left in the...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 16, 2024 | Homepage, Training
Registration is now open for this summer’s School Library Summit, hosted by the WLA’s School Library Interest Group. We are excited to learn together from July 29-31 in Lander, WY. There is a $50 registration fee, which will help to cover accommodations...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 16, 2024 | Homepage, Training
The U.S. Library of Congress will offer two U.S. law webinars next month: Orientation to Legal Research Webinar: U.S. Case Law Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024, 1:00 p.m. EDT – 2:00 p.m. EDT Content: This entry in the series provides an overview of U.S. case law research,...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 16, 2024 | Homepage, Training
The 2024 WYLD Annual Meeting will be Thursday, June 13 with check in at 8:30 a.m., lunch at noon, and training and presentations until 5:00 p.m. and Friday, June 14th with a business meeting at 8:30 a.m. A schedule is available here. More information and registration...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 15, 2024 | Homepage, National Library News
Here is a roundup of news and articles regarding libraries and library professionals. Observations Deck! A Qualitative & Observational Assessment Toolkit-Programming is an essential part of libraries and their communities, from storytimes to adult book clubs, but...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 14, 2024 | Homepage, Training
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Institutional Repository (IR) will host a free webinar “NOAA IR Implementing Public Access” on Thursday, June 13, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (MDT). Recording and closed captioning are available. Join NOAA in...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 13, 2024 | Grants and Awards, Homepage
Here is May’s 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! NEH Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations Grants Deadline: June 12, 2024 The...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 13, 2024 | Homepage, Training
Prepare to be inspired! Co-Designing for Trust is hosting the Info Literacy Incubator, an online workshop where you’ll learn about available resources to help your community find trustworthy information on Wednesday, June 5 · 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (MDT). With support...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 10, 2024 | Homepage, Training
OCLC is hosting a free webinar, “Putting the Pieces Together with WMS and Choreo Insights: Aligning Library Collections with Institutional Goals and Priorities” on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM (MDT). Discover how WorldShare Management...
by Christi Weinzierl | May 10, 2024 | GoWYLD, Homepage
What book did you love as a kid or have you enjoyed reading to a child? May 6-12 is Children’s Book Week! This celebration has taken place since 1919. Find out more about Children’s Book Week here. Here are a few of the Wyoming State Library staff’s...
