Virtual reality’s big 2018 in Washington libraries

November 13, 2018 Secretary of State's Office

In early 2018, the Washington State Library launched a project to bring virtual reality (VR) to the state’s public libraries, in partnership with the University of Washington’s Information School (iSchool) and Oculus. The project’s first phase included six libraries, selected in part for their proximity to Olympia to make technical issues easier to address: the Tukwila Library and Federal Way Library of the King County Library System, Shelton Timberland Library, Hoquiam Timberland Library, the Mount Vernon City Library, and the Puyallup Public Library. An additional partnership with…

Libraries and Literacy in the Digital Age

April 19, 2013 Secretary of State's Office

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…

New to NW Collection: Stone Projectile Points Of The Pacific Northwest

November 23, 2011 Secretary of State's Office

When you visit the local history museums, do you find yourself wishing you knew more about those mysterious chipped points under the glass?

WSL Updates for June 3, 2010

June 3, 2010 Secretary of State's Office

Volume 6, June 3, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) RENEW WASHINGTON GRANT CYCLE DEADLINE IS JUNE 18TH 2) SUMMER READING – FREE PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES 3) LAST CHANCE – EFFECTIVELY SERVING PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES 4) ELLUMINATION! INTRODUCTION TO ELLUMINATE 5) IMPROVING HEALTH LITERACY IN YOUR COMMUNITY 6) GET STARTED WITH TECHSOUP’S PRODUCT DONATION PROGRAM 7) NOW HEAR THIS – AUDIOBOOKS A TO Z 8) CONDUCTING SURVEYS II – DATA COLLECTION

WSL Updates for May 27, 2010

May 27, 2010 Secretary of State's Office

Volume 6, May 27, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) NO LIBRARY IS AN ISLAND – THE 2010 PNLA/WLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2) WASHINGTON LIBRARIES RECEIVE FREE LYRASIS TRIAL MEMBERSHIP 3) BRUSH UP YOUR PR SKILLS – JUNE FIRST TUESDAYS 4) FREE BOOK – GARLIC AND SAPPHIRES 5) TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE FUTURE OF LIBRARIES 6) POWER TO THE USER – INTERACTIVE ONLINE REFERENCE SOURCES 7) RE-TOOLING FRONTLINE STAFF WITH E-GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

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