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IT Academy program launches in WA libraries, and it’s free!

IT Academy program launches in WA libraries, and it’s free!

Washington State Librarian Rand Simmons discusses the IT Academy partnership between Microsoft and the State Library during a launch event in Bellevue. Washington residents needing to learn new information technology skills for their current job, a new career or just wanting to add some skills for personal enrichment can do so through their local library thanks to a new partnership just announced between the Washington State Library and Microsoft. The State Library and the Redmond-based software giant have paired up…

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Washington’s entry for National Book Festival is…

Washington’s entry for National Book Festival is…

Washington State Library staffer Crystal Lentz holds “Wheedle and the Noodle.” (Photo courtesy of Jeff Martin)  Washington will again be represented at one of the top annual book events in America. Every year, the Washington State Library chooses a book to represent Washington in the National Book Festival’s Pavilion of the States exhibit. For 2013, the State Library has chosen “Wheedle and the Noodle,” written by Stephen Cosgrove and illustrated by Robin James, as the book to represent Washington. The…

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State Library now key resource on Access Washington page

State Library now key resource on Access Washington page

For years, the Washington State Library has been a top go-to place for researchers, students, history buffs and others seeking information online, particularly about Washington. Now, the State Library will be the chief information resource for anyone perusing Access Washington, the state government’s information portal. On Access Washington’s Contact Us/Help Center section, the State Library will be featured as the chief information resource for all things Washington. As they do otherwise, State Library staff will be available to answer questions…

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