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Gale Courses: The Word is Out
Over 150 Course Logins Have Been Recorded
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WVLS Adult Services Summit
The WVLS Adult Services Summit was held on Thursday, November 1. The event was well-attended by librarians throughout WVLS who work in adult services. Below are some of the resources and ideas that evolved from the day. Program Ideas Music in the Stacks (Merrill),...
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WLA Conference Recap: Podcasting
Ever Thought About Doing Podcasts for the Library?
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Boost! Wrote a Book? Format, Promote and Publish Using Library Resources
This is the third message in the WVLS series called “Boost: Tips and Resources to Enhance Service at Your Library.” You will find these messages in your email and as a digital lite on the WVLS website. You can find all related posts by selecting “Boost” in the...
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MLA Conference Update
WVLS staff member Anne Hamland attended the Minnesota Library Association Conference on Oct. 11 and 12 in St. Cloud, MN. Below are some notes from the sessions she attended. Libraries in Laundromats Libraries Without Boarders has a mobile library that fits into 4...
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WLA Conference Recap: Advocacy Toolbox
Libraries Need to Focus on “Friendraising”
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Gale Courses Launches Next Week
Library Patrons Can Begin Accessing the Courses on Nov. 1
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Registration Open for Power Up Conference
Conference Geared Toward Youth Services Managers and Staff
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Award-Winning Youth Author Aisha Saeed To Visit Greenwood
Author Aisha Saeed will visit Greenwood on Monday, October 22, 2018, to speak about her book, her heritage, and her experiences as a writer. Ms. Saeed will speak to students in grades 3-6 at the elementary school and grades 7-8 at the high school. A presentation open...
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Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award Application Open
This $4,000 award was established with funding from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, in honor of Maureen Hayes, to bring together children and nationally recognized authors/illustrators by funding an author/illustrator visit to a library. The ALSC Grant...
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Adult Services Summit: Adult Programming and Services Gathering
WVLS invites all WVLS member library adult services librarians to gather on November 1, 2018, after the V-Cat Council meeting, to talk about programming and services for adults. The meeting will last for 2 hours. The group will share successful and unsuccessful...
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Peer Training Day Set for Nov. 15
Meet with Your Peers and Learn!
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Matchmaking: Resources for Finding the Right Grant to Fit Your Library’s Need
Finding a funder to support your project needs is similar to matchmaking. For the highest chance of success, your library grant team needs to seek out eligible funders who’s organizations can identify with your project goals, library mission and partner expectations....
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Gale Courses Launch Workshop
Overview, Courses, and Promotions of Courses To Be Covered
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Charging Fees for Library Programs
Did you know that it is against the law for public libraries to charge fees for their programs? With the popularity of technology, Pinterest, DIY, and HGTV’s home improvement shows, community interest in library programs on crafting, homemaking and handmade goods is...
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Youth Services Workshop Set for November 8
Internet Safety, Teens Topics to Be Covered
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Boost! Challenged Materials: Prepare Now
‘Challenges Happen in Many Forms at All Libraries’
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Making Weapons in the Library
New Jersey Library Patron Requested 3D Printer to Make Rifle
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Apps Explored in October Webinar
‘Patrons Turn to Libraries in Search of Technology Help’
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The Decline of Social Media Use
Addiction, Stress Cited for Reasons for the Decline
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