Wyoming State Library: Services to State Institutions

Wyoming State Library Programs for State Institutions

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Wyoming State Library: 2009 Institution Library Managers Workshop

Resources and links from the Institution Library Managers Workshop held in Laramie Sept. 30, 2009.

Wait! Don't get rid of that... A profile of needs and guide to giving library material to the Wyoming State Institution Libraries

This guide contains contact information and brief descriptions of the 13 Wyoming State Institution Libraries. It lists each library's equiptment/circulating material needs and wants by institution, type of material, and genre. A print version of the guide is available from the Wyoming State Library. Click here to download a PDF version of the guide.

Wyoming Institution Library Directors' Handbook

The Wyoming Institution Library Directors' Handbook contains all of the information listed on this website as well as information on collection development, weeding a library collection, cataloging library material, using the statewide databases, and intellectual freedom. A print version of the handbook is available from the Wyoming State Library. Click here to download a PDF version of the handbook.

Library Services and Technology Act Grants

Institutional Grants
- The Wyoming State Library provides yearly LSTA grants to purchase reading material for the residents and incarcerated of the 13 state institutions. Grants are awarded each January. For current year award information or account balance, contact Susan Mark (susan.mark@wyo.gov).
Individual Grants
- The purpose of the LSTA Individual Grant program is to advance the knowledge, skills, and talents of library employees to better serve residents of Wyoming. The State Library regularly accepts applications for continuing education purposes from individuals working in or associated with Wyoming libraries.
- Additional grants are available through the Carol McMurry Library Endowment.

Purchasing Materials/Acquisitions

Wyoming State Library Central Acquisitions Program
- This program allows Wyoming libraries and institutions to save money through centralized bulk ordering of library materials. Discounts range between 10 and 15% depending on the vender. Invoices are paid by the Central Acquisitions Office and all items are shipped directly to the purchasing entity.
WYLD Library Discard Lists
- This database contains items currently being discarded by Wyoming libraries. If you find something that you would like to have in your library, Click request, fill out the required information, and the item will be shipped to you. The database is updated weekly.

Continuing Education Opportunities

State Library Planning Calendar
- This online calendar lists upcoming training events, programs, and seminars on library and information management related topics occurring throughout the state.
Training Links
- This list contains links to groups that offer staff development and technical training on library related subjects. Offerings include online courses, classroom training, and specialty workshops in library work, supervision, software and technologies.
Library Science Degree Programs
Continuing Education Grants
- Check these funding sources for possible grants if you are looking at training events, library science courses, or library related workshops to improve your knowledge and level of service. Support is available to those working in a library for graduate coursework, library/media endorsement, technology training, library workshops and other library events. Each granting source has different criteria, deadlines, and requirements.

Access to Statewide Databases

Databases can be accessed through the GoWYLD.net database portal.
For help in accessing these databases, read WYLD TECHNOTE 001: Access to Other Databases or contact Susan Mark(susan.mark@wyo.gov).
For database tutorials, visit the GoWYLD.net Database Tutorials webpage.

State Institution Libraries Contact Information: Veterans' Home of Wyoming; Wyoming Boy's School Library; Wyoming Girls' School Library; Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp; Wyoming Honor Farm Library; Wyoming Life Resource Center; Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution; Wyoming Pioneer Home Library; Wyoming Retirement Center; Wyoming Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Wyoming State Hospital Resource Center; Wyoming State Penitentiary Library; Wyoming Women's Center

State Library Contact Information Questions, comments, or concerns about the Wyoming State Library's programs for state institutions should be addressed to:: Susan Mark; Statistics Librarian; Wyoming State Library; 2800 Central Ave.; Cheyenne, WY 82002; (307) 777-5915; Fax: (307) 777-6289; susan.mark@wyo.gov; Contact information for other Wyoming State Library staff is available here.