Category: Conference 2020

Registration is still Open for Conference 2020!

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Join us for our annual conference. This year it will at Weber State University in Ogden. Click here for Conference Information or here to register. This years theme –
“Libraries are for Everyone”

Two quick items

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  1. Check out this article with our president.
    (https://www.saltlakemagazine.com/banned-books-utah/)
  2. See everyone Friday!!!

I have also been asked a few times…. No, we are not doing a GooseChase (Scavenger Hunt) this year. Sorry.

The day the Librarians Disappeared!

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Thought this was an interesting read! Enjoy! Please share.

IMLSTheDaytheLibrariansDisappearedebookDownload

The Library Technology Enhancement Grant

LynnDell Watson

The Library Technology Enhancement Grant is made possible through LSTA funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Utah State Library Division. Libraries selected will receive one grant of up to $5000 to update essential library technology. 

Grant Timeline:

  • 2/13/2023 – Grant opens
  • 3/3/2023 – Grant closes
  • 3/10/2023 – Recipients notified, contracts sent
  • 3/24/2023 – Contracts due, Grant spending begins
  • 6/30/2023 – Grant spending ends
  • 7/5/2023 – Reimbursements and final report due

*Any funds spent outside of the project window (March 24 – June 30) are not eligible for this grant.

uslgrants.utah.gov (login is required)

Books Save Lives Grant

LynnDell Watson

WNDB established the Books Save Lives Grant to provide up to $10,000 for school libraries to purchase diverse titles. WNDB will prioritize grants for schools located in areas most impacted by book bans and censorship. Find information by clicking on this link: https://diversebooks.org/programs/books-save-lives-grant/

Applications will open on February 8, 2023 and close at 11:59PM ET on February 28, 2023.