Library Clippings for the week of December 31, 2015

Library News

Land bought for new library (The Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, 11/29/15)

SCLD takes community-first approach to planning
The Spokane County Library District (SCLD) is nearing the completion of its three-year Community Engagement Plan. “The Community Engagement Plan is essentially our strategic plan for 2016-2018,” SCLD Deputy Director Patrick Roewe said. Based on the plan, areas of strategic focus will include early learning, business and career readiness, education and enrichment, and digital information and sharing. More information on the plan will be available later this year on the District’s website, www.scld.org, or at any of the library locations. (The Current, Liberty Lake, 12/–/15)

Have books, will travel (The Leader, Port Townsend, 12/2/15)

Library late fees won’t be capped
Starting January 1, 2016, Pend Oreille County libraries will not cap the overdue fees on materials. Currently the fees are capped at $3.00, no matter how long overdue. The library charges 10 cents per day for books, audio books, and CDs and $2.00 per day for DVDs or videos. (Newport Miner, Newport, 12/2/15)

Purchase of land for new Silverdale library finalized (Central Kitsap Reporter, Silverdale, 12/4/15)

King County Library System Request for Proposal for Long Distance Services
The King County Library System invites qualified vendors to participate in the Request for Proposal for Long Distance Services. A detailed bid package may be obtained online at www.kcls.org/rfp. If requesting a PDF copy of the RFP, please specify “Long Distance Services”. KCLS must receive proposals from vendors by 4:00 p.m. PST on January 19, 2016. Proposals received later than the above date will not be considered. (Daily Journal of Commerce, Seattle, 12/17/15)

People

Business Beat: Education (Spokesman Review, Spokane, 11/29/15)

Timberland selects Prophit as new librarian
Mary Prophit has been working at the Timberland Library in Randle for almost 22 years. Last month, Prophit was hired to fill the manager’s position at the local library following the death of her longtime co-worker and friend, Nancy Sawyer, who passed away on August 13. The move now leaves a vacancy for the library assistant position, which is in the process of being filled. (The East County Journal, Morton, 12/2/15)

Awards

Janine Stone honored as Margaret Downey winner (The Vidette, Montesano, 12/3/15)

Programs & Displays

3D printing now available at Spokane Valley Library
The Spokane County Library District recently installed an Ultimaker2 3D printer at the Spokane Valley Library. Over the next year, the District will be offering more classes and opportunities for members to try their hand at designing and printing in 3D. (The Current, Liberty Lake, 12/–/15)

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[This summary of library news represents a selection of current newspaper clippings about Washington libraries received from Washington newspapers. The summary is created by Marilyn Lindholm of the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State. For further information about this summary or the clippings listed, contact Shirley Lewis at 360-570-5567 or [email protected].]