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State Library’s annual report showcases successes

State Library’s annual report showcases successes

Every year, the Washington State Library (WSL) reports on its use of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding to the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). On December 21, 2017, the LSTA State Programs Report for use of the 2016 LSTA award was submitted to IMLS for their review, comment, and approval. The year’s report is 126 pages in length. Reporting is a team effort by all those who manage and support projects which use LSTA funding….

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New ProQuest Newspaper Content

New ProQuest Newspaper Content

WSL UPDATES SPECIAL EDITION FOR DECEMBER 22, 2015 Note: the next regular edition of WSL Updates will be published December 31, 2015. —————————————————————————————————————– NEW PROQUEST NEWSPAPER CONTENT

Statewide Database Licensing Needs Assessment Results Released

Statewide Database Licensing Needs Assessment Results Released

The WSL Statewide Database Licensing (SDL) project announces the release of the results of the recent needs assessment. The consulting firm’s executive summary and recommendations, as well as the full 28-page report are available for download and reading at sos.wa.gov/q/SDL_Needs. The data collection included two surveys, one for library staff, and one for library users as well as interviews with library staff. The library audience for both surveys included all types of libraries that participate in SDL: public, private academic,…

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WSL Updates for September 11, 2014

WSL Updates for September 11, 2014

Volume 10, September 11, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) CE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY 2) AWE GROUP PURCHASE OFFER 3) FREE DISASTER RECOVERY WORKSHOP 4) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) CE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY The Washington State Library/Washington Library Association Continuing Education Needs Assessment (CENA) Survey is now available. Your participation will help WSL and WLA offer valuable, targeted continuing education opportunities over the next 2 years. Please share this survey widely with all…

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WSL Updates for May 15, 2014

WSL Updates for May 15, 2014

Volume 10, May 15, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) SDL PROQUEST RENEWAL 2) FREE BOOKS FOR WASHINGTON LIBRARIES 3) AASL SEEKS PRECONFERENCE PROPOSALS 4) LIBRARY INSTRUCTION WEST 2014 5) FREE PRESERVATION WORKSHOP IN SPOKANE 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) SDL PROQUEST RENEWAL The WSL Statewide Database Licensing Project (SDL) announces the 2014-2015 ProQuest renewal for all participating Washington libraries. Barring significant cancellations, pricing is not expected to change appreciably for the upcoming…

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Spotlight on Staff: Will Stuivenga

Spotlight on Staff: Will Stuivenga

“He weaves together many strands, that’s what makes him a good librarian.” These are the words of Will’s supervisor, Carolyn Petersen, Assistant Program Manager for Library Development. And what a great description of a man who has one of the premier vintage tie collections in the country, but we’ll get back to that… Will Stuivenga and Rand Simmons Will recently celebrated his 10 year anniversary of service to the State Library. During his tenure he has tirelessly worked on the…

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Cooperative Projects from Library Development

Cooperative Projects from Library Development

As a further recognition of National Library Week, we offer this overview of several cooperative projects that benefit libraries statewide. The WSL Library Development staff coordinates several cooperative statewide projects which leverage the combined purchasing power of libraries throughout the state to save significant amounts of money for Washington libraries. In addition, LSTA (Library Services & Technology Act) funds provided through IMLS (The Institute for Museum & Library Services) are used to subsidize or kick start cooperative purchasing arrangements, helping…

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Washington Libraries and ProQuest

Washington Libraries and ProQuest

This past week (Oct. 8-13) I had the privilege and pleasure of visiting several libraries on the Eastern side of the mountains. I hope to post some pictures and additional details in later blog entries, time permitting! My trip culminated in attending the WLMA (Washington Library Media Association) conference in Yakima, where the Washington State Library as is our custom, sponsored a booth in the exhibit hall. I attended several informative conference program sessions as well as spending time staffing…

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SDL Chooses ProQuest Again

SDL Chooses ProQuest Again

The Washington State Library, and the Statewide Database Licensing Project, and its Advisory Committee  are pleased to announce that ProQuest has again been selected to provide a suite of database products to the nonprofit libraries of Washington State. The package will include a periodicals collection, a collection of Washington and national newspapers, and a collection of resources for children and students. Contract negotiations with ProQuest are currently underway with the goal of providing a seamless transition to the new, slightly…

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WSL Updates for March 31, 2011

WSL Updates for March 31, 2011

Volume 7, March 31, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) RESOURCE SHARING GRANT Q&A SESSION 2) FIRST TUESDAYS – SEARCH THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES 3) FUNDING FOR LIBRARY SUPPORT STAFF CERTIFICATION 4) NEW YORK TIMES AVAILABLE THROUGH LIBRARIES 5) MAKING SENSE OF THE CIVIL WAR 6) CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK (SOME FREE, SOME NOT)