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Letters About Literature: Much more than just a contest

Letters About Literature: Much more than just a contest

What do you get when you combine books, students, writing and a national contest? You get hope for the future and the country, and the knowledge that we are all in good hands for the future. Washington state has participated in the Letters About Literature contest since 2005, and it is a favorite for everyone who has experienced it. What makes it so great is, simply put, the letters. Unlike the book reports we all remember from our school days,…

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Saluting State Librarian Jan Walsh

Saluting State Librarian Jan Walsh

Photograph courtesy of Ben Helle Secretary of State Sam Reed led more than 150 people in giving a standing ovation to retiring State Librarian Jan Walsh yesterday during an event celebrating her 37-year career with the State Library. Among those in attendance were many current and former librarians from throughout Washington.

Tales of a State Librarian

Tales of a State Librarian

State Librarian Jan Walsh smiles about a story during a brown-bag lunch event. Sitting next to Jan are State Elections Director Nick Handy (middle) and Dave Ammons, Communications Director for the Office of Secretary of State. During her 38 years in the profession, including the past eight as Washington State Librarian, Jan Walsh has seen libraries change with the times, going from an era dependent on card catalogs to today’s Internet-based setup. “Technology has been huge in libraries,” Walsh remarked…

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