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Black History Month 2016

Black History Month 2016

 Federal Publications United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration. United States. Congress. House. Office of History and Preservation. (2008). Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007. Washington: U.S. G.P.O. The most comprehensive history available on the 121 African Americans who have served in Congress.Citation: United States., & United States. (2008). Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007. Washington: U.S. G.P.O. Available at WSL! (Call ahead) Y 1.1/2:SERIAL 14904; Online http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS106070 African American history. Library of Congress. National Digital Library Program, compiler. (1990). Available at WSL! Sudoc…

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Rand’s new position – Federal Collection Executive Manager

Rand’s new position – Federal Collection Executive Manager

You have no doubt heard that Rand Simmons has moved to a new position in the State Library.  His new role is “Federal Collection Executive Manager” a job title certainly, but not really a job description.  So this intrepid reporter decided to dig a little deeper and learn just what exciting things are unfolding with this new State Library initiative.   Wow, Rand has his work cut out. A little background.  The Washington State Library (WSL) is the Federal Regional Depository…

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Martin Luther King Day 2016

Martin Luther King Day 2016

A great place to start learning more about Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is at the Corporation for National & Community Service website. This organization oversees AmeriCorp and SeniorCorp. You will find many resources at their MLK Day site including videos, lesson plans and photos. Did you know that in addition to the focus on Dr. King there is also a focus on a day of service? For resources for kids and teens see kids.gov, a safe place for kids to…

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Malheur Wildlife Refuge

Malheur Wildlife Refuge

From the desk of Rand Simmons The conflict between the Bureau of Land Management and protesters and ranchers has received widespread attention from the media. The site of the protest is the Malheur Nation Wildlife Reserve located in rural Oregon near the small town of Burns. What do you know about this beautiful but remote area of Oregon? Want to know more? That’s where a library comes in handy. The Washington State Library is a great place to begin. Because…

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Most Popular Federal Publications

Most Popular Federal Publications

What are you Reading in 2016? Consider adding federal publications to your reading pallet. According to GPO Book Talk here are the  most popular topics of people seeking to purchase GPO publications. May we help you find a state or federal publication? Contact Us by phone, email, chat or visit us. Details at http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx  Washington State Library/Washington Secretary of State Washington State Library — Your Source for State and Federal Publications  

2016 New Year

2016 New Year

Celebration of the new year is the perfect occasion to build your 2016 reading list. Why not include federal publications? Here is a sampling of the best Federal publications, past and present, compiled by the GPO Bookstore. Get the full list with descriptions by following this link. Many depository libraries have these books for public use, the Washington State Library included. Astronomical Phenomena 2017 and 2018 Defense Department. (2014) Available at WSL! D213.8/3;  D213.8/3:2018 Available online at http://aa.usno.navy.mil/publications/reports/ap17_for_web.pdf (2017 issue) Purchase it at the GPO…

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Bill of Rights Day

Bill of Rights Day

From the desk of Rand Simmons Vol. 1 no7 December 15, 2015 The Founding Fathers drafted the United States Constitution during the First Constitutional Convention, held from May through September 1787 in Philadelphia. The completed draft constitution, sent to the States for ratification in September 1787, did not include any mention of individual rights. The framers’ focus was largely on structuring a strong government, and getting that structure put into place. Without such a structure, the Founding Fathers feared the…

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Federal Documents for Everyday Living – 2015 Winter Holidays

Federal Documents for Everyday Living – 2015 Winter Holidays

Federal Documents for Everyday Living Vol. 1 no3 December 1, 2015   DECEMBER HOLIDAYS Kids.gov – A safe place to learn and play – is the U.S. government’s official web portal for kids. Here you find resources for teachers and parents to use with kids grade K-5 and Teens Grade 6-8. We all know that Christmas is for kids … of all ages … and for those of you who are interested try: NORAD. There are games, videos and more…

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Glory of Trees

Glory of Trees

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” ― John Muir James Ellenwood and his co-authors have created a magnificent book, The National individual tree species atlas (Fort Collins, CO: United States Forest Service, Forest Health Protection, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team, [2015]) This reference volume covers each tree species in the United States and precisely where each species is likely to grow and not grow. According to the GPO Bookstore “this illustrated work will benefit silviculturists, foresters,…

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Federal Documents for Everyday Living: Thanksgiving

Federal Documents for Everyday Living: Thanksgiving

Federal Documents for Everyday Living: Vol. 1 no 2 November 5, 2015. Thanksgiving Resources   Federal publications and web sites Civil War: Thanksgiving Foods. Terrell, E. (2013) Library of Congress. Available at WSL! http://blogs.loc.gov/inside_adams/2013/11/civil-war-thanksgiving-foods/ Congress Establishes Thanksgiving. (n.d.). National Archives. https://www.archives.gov/legislative/features/thanksgiving/ Note: If this link does not work copy the link and enter it into your browser. Countdown to the Thanksgiving holiday United States. Food Safety and Inspection Service. (2010). Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection…

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