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WLS Nov/Dec 2020 Newsletter
The latest edition of the Western Sun Newsletter is available to view at: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/systems/NewsLetters/wls11122020.pdf
Job Opening at Western Nebraska Community College
The job opening has been posted on the website at https://wncc.edu/about-wncc/human-resources/index. The functions of the position include: Provide circulation desk supervision and some reference assistance (including some weekend and evening hours). Assist the Librarian with the maintenance of library databases and other electronic resources. Provide support to the patrons of the…
Western Sun – September/October issue
View the latest issue of the WLS newsletter using this link: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/systems/NewsLetters/wls09102020.pdf
Gering Public Library Hosts Two Local Authors
Gering Public Library announced a local author showcase featuring Doug Chamberlain and Lawrence Gibbs from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Gering Library. We will have refreshments and the authors will bring books for purchase. This program is free and open to the public.
Continuing Education and Training Grants
This year, the Nebraska Library Commission is offering individuals and groups CE grants to attend the virtual ARSL 2020 Conference (Sept. 28th to Oct. 2nd)! CE Grants Application Deadline August 31st Details about the grant, along with the application forms can be found in the links below. The purpose of these grants…
Nebraska School Librarians Day
Nebraska School Librarians Day will be held on Saturday October 17th from 9:30-1:30 CST via Zoom. Registration will open mid-August. Cost will be $30 for members and $60 for nonmembers. $15 for student members and $30 for student nonmembers. All nonmember registrations will include membership for the 2020-2021 year.
Kreutz Bennett Donor-Advised Fund
NCompass Live: The Kreutz Bennett Donor-Advised Fund: Grants to Nebraska’s Small-Town Public Libraries Is your library in a community with a population under 3,000? ‘The Kreutz Bennett Donor-Advised Fund: Grants to Nebraska’s Small-Town Public Libraries’ is for you! Join us to learn how to apply for this funding opportunity on…
Joint Youth Services Retreat
The regional library systems decided to hold a short, virtual version of the Joint Youth Services Retreat this year via Zoom. Following is a bit of information about, and a registration link for, this event. September 3, 1-4 PMFREE!Joint Youth Services RetreatPresentations to include: YA Literature and Leadership Lightning Rounds…
WLS Annual Meeting Registration
Knight Museum & Sandhills Center 908 Yellowstone Avenue Alliance, NE 69301 Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Join us at the Western Library System’s Annual Meeting. There is an extended time before the meeting for networking: 9:00 Coffee, Rolls and Registration 10:00 Meeting and Program 12:15 Lunch (catered by…