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Weeding Wisdom from WLA

Nov 15, 2018 | 0 Comments

Is it time for your library to weed?

Gale Courses: The Word is Out

Nov 13, 2018 | 0 Comments

Over 150 Course Logins Have Been Recorded

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),...

WLA Conference Recap: Podcasting

Nov 6, 2018 | 0 Comments

Ever Thought About Doing Podcasts for the Library?

Boost! Wrote a Book? Format, Promote and Publish Using Library Resources

Nov 1, 2018 | 0 Comments

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...

MLA Conference Update

Oct 31, 2018 | 0 Comments

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...

WLA Conference Recap: Advocacy Toolbox

Oct 29, 2018 | 0 Comments

Libraries Need to Focus on “Friendraising”

Gale Courses Launches Next Week

Oct 23, 2018 | 0 Comments

Library Patrons Can Begin Accessing the Courses on Nov. 1

Registration Open for Power Up Conference

Oct 18, 2018 | 0 Comments

Conference Geared Toward Youth Services Managers and Staff

Award-Winning Youth Author Aisha Saeed To Visit Greenwood

Oct 11, 2018 | 0 Comments

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...

Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award Application Open

Oct 8, 2018 | 0 Comments

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...

Adult Services Summit: Adult Programming and Services Gathering

Oct 4, 2018 | 0 Comments

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...

Peer Training Day Set for Nov. 15

Sep 26, 2018 | 0 Comments

Meet with Your Peers and Learn!

Matchmaking: Resources for Finding the Right Grant to Fit Your Library’s Need

Sep 25, 2018 | 0 Comments

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....

Gale Courses Launch Workshop

Sep 20, 2018 | 0 Comments

Overview, Courses, and Promotions of Courses To Be Covered

Charging Fees for Library Programs

Sep 20, 2018 | 0 Comments

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...