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2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 3/13/2015

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 3/13/2015

Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above.   Bill Title Original Sponsor Status Date HRG Date Latest Cmte Mtg Info Companion Bills SHB 1105 Operating sup budget 2015 Hunter C 3 L 15 2/19/2015 2/9/2015 Feb 9…

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2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 3/6/2015

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 3/6/2015

Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above.          

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 2/27/2015

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 2/27/2015

Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above.

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 2/20/2015

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 2/20/2015

Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above.                      

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 2/13/2015

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 2/13/2015

Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above.

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 2/6/2015

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 2/6/2015

Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above.

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 01/30/2015

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 01/30/2015

Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 01/23/2015

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 01/23/2015

Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above.             Bill Title Sponsor Status Date Latest Cmte Mtg Info Companion  HB 1008 Agency data practices audits Smith H Gen Govt & Inf 1/12/2015 Jan…

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2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 01/16/2015

2015 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 01/16/2015

Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above.   Library Tracker 1-16-2015           Bill Title  Sponsor Status Date Latest Cmte Mtg Info Companion Bills HB 1008 Agency data practices audits Smith H Gen Govt…

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Why Do We Need a State Library?

Why Do We Need a State Library?

To quote a prominent library administrator: “Every library is designed to serve a specific community: Public libraries serve the people of a specific city or county. Academic libraries serve the faculty, staff, and students of a specific college or university. School libraries serve the students and teachers of a specific school. Medical libraries serve doctors, nurses, and patients at a specific hospital. Law libraries serve the attorneys and staff of a specific law firm. Each library is designed to add value…

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