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WSL Updates for March 29, 2018

WSL Updates for March 29, 2018

Volume 14, March 29, 2018 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) IMLS FUNDING INCREASE 2) PUBLIC LIBRARY POLICIES UPDATE 3) TURNING OUTWARD TO LEAD CHANGE 4) LIBRARY SNAPSHOT DAY RETURNS 5) DIVERSITY RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) IMLS FUNDING INCREASE On Friday, March 23, President Donald Trump signed into law a $1.3 trillion spending bill to fund the federal government through the end of September 2018. The legislation includes $240 million…

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WSL Updates for April 13, 2017

WSL Updates for April 13, 2017

Volume 13, April 13, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) LIBRARY SNAPSHOTS 2) SCRUB YOUR DIGITAL METADATA 3) LIGHTHOUSES AT THE STATE LIBRARY 4) LINCOLN CENTER LOCAL @ YOUR LIBRARY 5) COMMUNITY SALUTE HELPS LIBRARIES SERVE VETERANS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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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SNAPSHOT: A Day in the Life of the Washington State Library

SNAPSHOT: A Day in the Life of the Washington State Library

On Thursday, April 18, 2013 the Washington State Library participated in Washington Library Snapshot Day–a statewide effort to promote the important work libraries do every day. We collected usage statistics, customer comments, and photographs depicting everyday activities at the Washington State Library, its 17 branches, and the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library. On Library Snapshot Day, the Washington State Library, including its branches throughout the state: Was open for business for a total of 77.5 hours. Answered 509 reference…

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Typical Year at WSP

Typical Year at WSP

It was a typical year for both of the Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) Branch Libraries, the East-Complex (EC) and the West-Complex (WC). In January 2011, our newest Library Associate, Molly Mooney had been on the job for 4 months.  Her training was going well and she enthusiastically participated in special projects:  working with our ILS Wiki pages and Library-Snapshot day.  In March the WC was open full-time again for the first time since February of 2010 and everyone was happy. …

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High Hopes for 2012

High Hopes for 2012

  2011 saw many changes at the Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC). The institution changed to a closed movement facility and this has had a dramatic impact on library attendance. From what was a full library most movements has changed to about half our normal capacity.   We started the year out with a Library Snapshot Day. Everyone had a blast and the atmosphere here was full of excitement. In February DOC started to make changes to increase security and for…

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THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS 2011

THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS 2011

The new year started off with a bang. On 1/11/11 we hosted Library Snapshot Day at the Washington Corrections Center for Women. The day really highlighted who we are and what we do everyday. Inmates had their photos taken in the library and were told how their friends and families could access their pictures on Facebook. Jump to March and the hot issue became library expansion. Laura and I met with our Associate Supt to talk about expanding the library…

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SNAPSHOT: A Day in the Life of the Washington State Library

SNAPSHOT: A Day in the Life of the Washington State Library

On Monday, April 9, the Washington State Library participated in Washington Library Snapshot Day–a statewide effort to promote the important work libraries do every day.  We collected usage statistics, customer comments, and photographs depicting everyday activities at the Washington State Library, its 16 branches, and the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library. On Library Snapshot Day, the Washington State Library, including its branches throughout the state: Was open for business for a total of 96.83 hours. Answered 524 reference questions….

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Representative Troy Kelley visits Western State Hospital Library

Representative Troy Kelley visits Western State Hospital Library

Representative Troy Kelley accepted an invitation to visit the Western State Hospital Library on June 7.  Despite the grueling legislative session and hectic personal schedule, he made the time to meet with hospital superintendent Jess Jamieson and the library staff.  State Library Branch Manager Laura Sherbo and library associate Kathleen Benoun welcomed Rep. Kelley into the Patients Library and told him about the State Library’s role in providing services to enhance the recovery and re-entry of those currently housed in…

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