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Library News
It’s time again for Orcas Library to plan for next year’s magazine and newspaper collection. We strive to have the best collection for local interests that space and funding will allow. You can be a part of this process by submitting suggestions of any magazines you feel would be of general interest for our community. (The Island Sounder [Eastsound], 5.1.13) http://www.islandssounder.com/news/204904211.html

The Fall City Elementary School Library was packed with students and adults, and a nervous tension was in the air. Students were competing in the final Battle of the Books, the culmination of a contest that has been running since December. “I love the enthusiasm for reading that happens with the Battle of the Books,” Meg Handy, librarian at Fall City Elementary, said. (Photo) (SnoValley Star [Issaquah], 5.2.13) http://snovalleystar.com/2013/05/01/battle-of-the-books-brings-students-into-the-library

A Snohomish man has been arrested for investigation of downloading child pornography from a city library computer onto a cellphone. The suspect, 55, is being held on $100,000 bail. No charges have yet been filed. All computers in the Sno-Isle Libraries system have Internet filters, but library users 17 and older can choose an option to have unfiltered Internet access. (The Herald [Everett], 5.3.13)

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Volume 9, June 13, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) GRADUATE STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS

2) HEALTHY LIVING GRANT PROGRAM

3) COMMUNITY GRANTS HELP TEENS BUILD 21^ST CENTURY SKILLS

4) US CENSUS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

5) SURVEY FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE INSTITUTIONS

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Library News
Bothell Police are currently investigating two reported incidents of voyeurism that occurred at the King County Library’s Bothell branch. In both cases, library staff and witnesses saw a male suspect entering the women’s restroom and taking significant steps to view and/or record females using the toilets. (Bothell-Kenmore Reporter, 4.19.13) http://www.bothell-reporter.com/news/202370121.html

In the Barge-Chestnut neighborhood, Mary MacKintosh has established Yakima’s first registered Little Free Library in her front yard. There’s also a Little Free Library at the Unity Spiritual Life Center to promote literacy and a sense of community. (Photo) (Yakima Herald-Republic, 4.20.13) http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/yhr/saturday/1056892-8/little-free-libary-promotes-reading-community

Whether it’s more than 140 people signing up for ID cards or city budgets remaining in line, Roy’s quarterly reports were, once again, positive. Library Director Cecelia Hanson said she spent a little more than $7,000 (35 percent) of the Roy City Library’s $20,199 budget, including $350 on library supplies. The library is waiting on four computers with wireless Internet. (Nisqually Valley News [Yelm], 5.3.13)

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*There will be no Clippings the week of May 31st. Also, starting in June the Clippings will be sent out Monday afternoons instead of Friday afternoons. Therefore, the Clippings for the week of June 7th will be sent on Monday, June 10th. *

Library News
Renton is still part of the King County Library System – for now. After a 90-minute Committee of the Whole discussion and nine comments from the public, the Renton City Council essentially rejected a de-annexation vote, but due to procedural issues, the council chose to pull it from the agenda rather than vote it down. (Renton Reporter, 4.12.13) http://www.rentonreporter.com/news/202426301.html

Each year thousands of libraries celebrate National Library Week, an event sponsored by the American Library Association, during the third week of April. This national celebration was created to highlight the value of libraries and the important, interesting and fun services they offer in their communities all year long. (Bellingham Herald, 4.14.13) http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/04/14/2958496/curiosity-literacy-democratic.html

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Volume 9, June 6, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) LOCAL HISTORIAN SOLVES TERRITORIAL LIBRARY PUZZLE!

2) IPAD TABLET LAB GRANT CYCLE NOW OPEN

3) TURNING THE PAGE – LIBRARIES BUILDING COMMUNITIES

4) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NW ILL CONFERENCE

5) FREE WORKSHOP – FUNDING PRESERVATION PROJECTS

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 9, May 30, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) 160 YEARS OF LIBRARIES IN WASHINGTON – A GOOD REASON TO CELEBRATE

2) GETTING THE MOST OUT OF ONLINE GENEALOGY SOURCES

3) WALE PROPOSALS DUE NEXT TUESDAY

4) CE GRANTS FOR STARTING STRONG

5) GALE/LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION TEAMS AWARD

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Volume 9, May 23, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) LAST CHANCE TO FILL THE BASKET FOR WTBBL

2) DIGITAL LITERACY HELP FROM WSL

3) OCLC ILL MIGRATION UPDATE

4) GRANTS FOR STEM EARLY LEARNING

5) SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMMING COMPETITION

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Washington State Library News
LibraryScienceList.com has rated the Washington State Library as one of the most social media-friendly state libraries in the U.S. The website ranks Washington No. 9 out of 46 state libraries that make use of social media. (Bonney Lake/Sumner Courier-Herald, 5.12.13) http://www.blscourierherald.com/news/207134481.html

Library News
So you want to go online but don’t have an Internet connection or maybe even a computer. What to do? If you can get to one of the area libraries, you can get online for free, with a broadband connection. All four libraries in Pend Oreille County – in Ione, Metaline Falls, Cusick and Newport – offer free Internet for their patrons, as well as technical help if you need it. (Photos) (Newport Miner, 4.3.13)

Throughout the Kitsap Regional Library system we are blessed with community branch libraries that offer specialized collections. Little Boston has a special Native American collection; Poulsbo a Scandinavian; and Sylvan Way offers a genealogical center with its own specialized reference works.(Photos) (The Kitsap Sun [Bremerton], 4.7.13) http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2013/apr/06/local-libraries-offer-chance-to-discover-and/#axzz2TZg3zicI

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Volume 9, May 16, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE AT THE 2013 WALE CONFERENCE

2) WTBBL NEEDS YOU TO FILL THE BASKET!

3) OUTREACH GRANTS FOR DISASTER HEALTH INFORMATION

4) HELP CELEBRATE TWO GREAT BIRTHDAYS

5) SURVEY FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE INSTITUTIONS

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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Washington State Library News
For people nostalgic for newspapers of bygone eras, a number of Washington newspapers past have been digitized by the National Digital Newspaper Program and can be searched and viewed on the Library of Congress’ Chronicling America website [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/]. The Washington State Library is helping the project by digitizing another 100,000 pages for the last phase of the project. (Tri-City Herald [Kennewick], 4.1.13) http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/03/31/2336650/old-newspapers-including-tri-cities.html

Library News
The Tonasket Library Board held their annual volunteer appreciation luncheon in March. The invitations go to those volunteers who help with the twice yearly book sales put on by the Tonasket Library Board. Proceeds from the winter book sale funded the purchase of a new copier that is used by both staff and library patrons. (Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune [Oroville], 3.28.13)

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