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Washington’s Second Library is Also the First

Washington’s Second Library is Also the First

From the desk of Steve Willis, Central Library Services Program Manager of the Washington State Library: Although the Washington Territorial/State Library was formed in 1853, making it the first library and indeed cultural institution in Washington to be supported by public funds, the distinction of becoming the very first community library belongs to Steilacoom. In our Rare Vault, WSL has two copies of the Constitution, by-laws, and rules and orders of the Steilacoom Library Association, Washington Territory : organized in March,…

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Connect with Your Library: A Mobile app for Washington

Connect with Your Library: A Mobile app for Washington

The Washington State Library is delighted to announce a $200,000 grant from the Paul G. Allen Family  Foundation which, in combination with Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds, will develop a mobile application or “app” to connect patrons with their libraries. Libraries that sign up by Friday, April 19, 2013, will have the opportunity to be in the initial phase of implementation. LSTA funds will pay for development costs of a mobile app for academic, public, and tribal libraries…

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Anytime Library Reaches Milestone

Anytime Library Reaches Milestone

Recently the Washington Anytime Library celebrated the addition of its 30th member library to the group. The Grandview Library became library number 30, meaning that almost half the state’s 62 public library entities are now members of the Washington Anytime Library! The Washington Anytime Library provides a substantial collection of downloadable eBooks and audiobooks to its patrons. The Anytime Library is the cooperative effort of a consortium of Washington public libraries, coordinated by the Washington State Library. A list of…

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Vancouver Community Library Opens

Vancouver Community Library Opens

The Fort Vancouver Regional Library celebrated the opening of its Vancouver Community Library on Sunday July 17, 2011. Despite the rain, a large crowd turned out for the grand opening ceremonies, the ribbon cutting, and to tour the library building. Speakers included Bruce Ziegman, director of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library, Sam Reed, our Secretary of State, and Karin Ford, the community librarian for the new library. A number of local officials, from trustees to a county commissioner and a…

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WSL Updates for March 3, 2011

WSL Updates for March 3, 2011

Volume 7, March 3, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANT CYCLE OPENS 2) NEW SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS GRANT CYCLE OPENING 3) HELP REVIEW DATABASE PRODUCTS FOR WA LIBRARIES 4) CELEBRATE NATIONAL BOOKMOBILE DAY 5) MONEY SMART WEEK IN WASHINGTON 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Electronic Resources for Library Users: Survey Report and Complete Results

Electronic Resources for Library Users: Survey Report and Complete Results

In approaching a new contract for statewide database licensing in Washington State, the Washington State Library decided to create two surveys, one for staff at libraries of all types throughout Washington, and another for the users of public libraries in Washington. Today we are publishing a report that provides a summary of that second survey for public library users. The survey was administered by providing a link and image for public libraries to put on their websites. In the interest…

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WSL Updates for October 21, 2010

WSL Updates for October 21, 2010

Volume 6, October 21, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SDL NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEYS 2) GO TO THE WEB AND SAY AHH 3) WSL STAFF REMEMBERED 4) BULLYING SURVEY CLOSES THURSDAY AT 11:00 P.M. 5) FREE PRESERVATION WEBINAR SERIES 6) GRANTSTATION SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS 7) PUBLIC LIBRARY INTERNET USE STUDY DEADLINE 8) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for September 23, 2010

WSL Updates for September 23, 2010

Volume 6, September 23, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) NEW DIGITAL COLLECTION – KIONA-BENTON CITY HERITAGE 2) 2009 WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICAL REPORT 3) THERE’S STILL TIME TO TAKE THE SURVEY 4) SPARKS! IGNITION GRANTS 5) GREAT STORIES CLUB GRANTS FROM ALA 6) MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM 7) AMIGOS ANNOUNCES WESTERN RESOURCE SHARING AGREEMENT 8) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for July 8, 2010

WSL Updates for July 8, 2010

Volume 6, July 8, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) PUBLIC LIBRARIES SURVEY REPORT RELEASED 2) WSL REFERENCE LIBRARIAN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 3) READER-FRIENDLY LIBRARY SERVICE 4) HOW TO INCREASE YOUR TIME, SPACE, AND COURAGE 5) MISSION INSPIRED GIFT FUNDRAISING 6) CREATING A HIGH PERFORMING WORKPLACE 7) HELPING LEARNERS ACQUIRE MOTIVATION AND SKILLS