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Teen video contest underway

Teen video contest underway

Know any teenagers who love making videos? Do you have a son or daughter who aspires to be the next Steven Spielberg or Kathryn Bigelow? There’s a contest happening right now that’s perfect for them. It’s the 2014 Teen Video Challenge, a national video competition for teens to get involved with reading and their public library’s summer reading program. Here’s how it works: Contestants create a video 30 to 90 seconds long that encourages teens to read and use libraries…

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Statewide officials show support for libraries

Statewide officials show support for libraries

Secretary of State Wyman signs the Declaration for the Right to Libraries in the Governor’s Conference Room. Secretary of State Kim Wyman joined Gov. Jay Inslee and Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn in showing their support for Washington’s libraries by jointly signing a Declaration for the Right to Libraries in the Governor’s Conference Room Wednesday morning. State Librarian Rand Simmons and 25 children, teacher-librarians and library officials were on hand for the signing event. The declaration is a project…

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My Last Blog Post

My Last Blog Post

This will be my last blog post.  I am leaving Institutional Library Services for a new adventure in the academic world.  I plan to follow the blog and keep up with all the news, because I may be leaving prison, but it will always have my support.  I think that we all do good work and we should never be forgotten.  Times are changing and I have seen great things come out of the prison libraries here in Washington State…

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Libraries and Literacy in the Digital Age

Libraries and Literacy in the Digital Age

Libraries are leaders in literacy. That in itself shouldn’t be surprising. However, literacy is now much more than being able to read standard print. Literacy now includes the ability to use digital, as well as print, resources. To succeed in the 21st Century, digital literacy is essential. Whether applying for a job online, house-hunting, taking care of your health, or catching up with distant friends and relatives, life is much easier if you know how to navigate in a digital world. Although…

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It’s National Library Week!

It’s National Library Week!

If you haven’t been inside a library lately or haven’t thanked your local library staffers for all they do, this is the perfect time. It’s National Library Week. Sponsored by the American Library Association, the weeklong event concludes Saturday. It’s a chance to recognize and highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. Go here to view and print a free National Library Week poster featuring Honorary Chair Caroline Kennedy, who made appearances in Seattle recently. The message on…

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2013 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 03/29/2013

2013 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 03/29/2013

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 to the WLA web site and we will also post it weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above. Library Tracker 3-29-2013 Bill Title Sponsor Status Date Latest Cmte Mtg Info Companion Bills HB 1057 Operating budget 2013-2015 Hunter…

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2013 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 03/22/2013

2013 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 03/22/2013

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 to the WLA web site and we will also post it weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above. Library Tracker 3-22-2012 Title Sponsor Status Date Latest Cmte Mtg Info Companion Bills Operating budget 2013-2015 Hunter H Approps 1/14/2013…

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2013 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 03/08/2013

2013 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 03/08/2013

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 to the WLA web site and we will also post it weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above.   Library Tracker 3-8-2013 Bill Title  Sponsor Status Date Latest Cmte Mtg Info Companion Bills HB 1057 Operating budget 2013-2015…

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2013 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 02/15/2013

2013 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 02/15/2013

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 to the WLA web site and we will also post it weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above. Library 2-15-2013 Bill Title Sponsor Status Date Latest Cmte Mtg Info Companion Bills HB 1019 Public records requestors Haler H…

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Lively Art @ the Ellensburg Public Library

Lively Art @ the Ellensburg Public Library

Many libraries are embellished with significant pieces of art found in the building or on the immediate grounds, enhancing their attractiveness to patrons and visitors. Not too long ago I had the opportunity to visit the Ellensburg Public Library, where I encountered quite a remarkable collection of art works. If you’re in Ellensburg, it’s worth a visit to the library just to check them out! Many of the art pieces there grace the exterior building and grounds. These ranged from…

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