07.14.08
Employment Opportunities
There is a new job posting for full time librarian in one of our public libraries. More information is posted on our Jobs Page.

06.06.08
Employment Opportunities
There is a new job posting for part time librarian in one of our public libraries. More information is posted on our Jobs Page.

03.24.08
Volunteer Opportunities
We are now posting volunteer openings for the libraries in the region. If you are interested in volunteering at your local library please check our Links page.

03.17.08
2008 TLA Annual Conference
Kingsport Tn will host this year’s annual conference from April 9-11 at the Meadowview Convention Center. Sessions scheduled for Wednesday are the Award Winning Public Libraries, with presentations by Larry Franks, Theresa McMahan, Laurel Best, Mary Serrat, and Susan Earl, Expanding Your Universe: Building a Support Network for your Rural or Small Library, and Creative, Unique Revolutionary...Resource Rooms @ Your Library. Thursday’s agenda hosts Hands-On Reinforcement for Tennessee and NACO Funnel Members, One Book/ One Conference: the Camel BookMobile, and the All Conference Reception at the East Tennessee State University and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum.
 
 For more information please check the TLA website.

01.31.08
Website Updates
WRL has added two new features to our website that is intended to improve the functionality for both staff and public alike. First, we've added an Event Calendar that is publicly available to view. Please note that not all events are available for the public to attend and that information will be provided in the detail of the event.

Secondly, we will begin posting job openings within the region on our WRL Links page. This will direct you to original libraries web site with a detailed job description. Please keep checking this site as it will be updated frequently with employment opportunity news.

11.13.07
Airpac Is Here!
Now you can access the region's library catalog from wireless devices such as blackberry and trio with Airpac. This will allow patrons to perform normal webpac functions such as look up materials in the catalog, request items, look at their patron information, and renew checked out materials, all from mobile access. Check it out here!!! http://libraries.etsu.edu/airpac

11.12.07
Web Site Update
As you can see we are in the process of updating this web site, so please bear with us as we make the appropriate changes. Several new pages will be uploaded soon. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this web site please contact the Watauga Regional Library here.

WebPac Tutorial - click here
The Watauga Regional Library has created a site that will guide patrons though Webpac. Webpac is an online library account manager where patrons can Request Items, Renew non-over due Items, and search the region's catalog. This can be a valuable tool to those with busy lifestyles or simply casual browsers.

With Your Help We Can Make Webpac More User Friendly!!
The WRL is asking for your input to help them make these online services more efficient. Please take the time to describe your experiences with Webpac and include any constructive criticisms that you feel necessary.
please send this to dgingrow@wrlibrary.org