Are eBooks Really the Future? Sales are on the Decline
March 22, 2016
It seems to be a common question among librarians, staff, and even patrons — will eBooks kill the print book?
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Disaster Preparedness at Your Library
March 22, 2016
Our dedicated employees and volunteers invest their time and talents to ensure our communities have access to our collections —
Artist Ric Sarracino Donates Portrait of Octavia Fellin to the Library
March 16, 2016
(Gallup, NM): Artist Ric Sarracino has donated a portrait of Octavia Fellin to the Octavia Fellin Public Library. He painted
President Obama Announces ConnectALL Initiative
March 16, 2016
The White House announced the ConnectALL Initiative that will boost the delivery of broadband and technology training to all Americans. Rural
2013 Public Libraries Survey Shows Libraries Responding to Changing 21st Century Needs
March 16, 2016
From the IMLS: https://www.imls.gov/news-events/news-releases/2013-public-libraries-survey Washington, DC—Research by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) found shifts in Americans’ interaction with
State Library Reduces Hours at Main Reading Room
March 8, 2016
HOUR CHANGE FOR MAIN LIBRARY READING ROOM Due to budgetary reductions resulting in limited staffing, the New Mexico State Library
“Sunshine Laws” Training in Hobbs, NM on March 18, 2016
March 8, 2016
The Office of New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas is conducting two educational workshops in Hobbs, on Friday, March 18,
NMSU Library Announces Acquisition of the Senator Mary Kay Papen Political Papers
March 4, 2016
From NMSU: The New Mexico State University Library is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the repository
Every Child Ready to Read Workshops
March 1, 2016
Aspart of the STEM to Read Initiative, the New Mexico State Library is offering free workshops on using and
March Online Training Opportunities
February 29, 2016
Check out the Professional Development Calendar for more information and to register for the following FREE online training opportunities: ONLINE