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Announcing the winners of our 3rd Annual Zine contest!

Announcing the winners of our 3rd Annual Zine contest!

How many of us remember sitting through dry history classes in school?  And yet history done right is a fascinating and important subject.  Here at the Washington State Library we take history seriously.  One of our strategic goals is to “Preserve and share Washington’s stories.” We have several paths to achieving this goal. There are our historic digital newspapers, the digitized “Classics in Washington History” collection, our collection of Historic maps, and the  Washington Rural Heritage Collection.  But making the resources…

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WSL Updates for December 7, 2017

WSL Updates for December 7, 2017

Volume 13, December 7, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE 2018 2) EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOPS 3) ZINES CONTEST DEADLINE NEAR 4) EVALUATE HEALTH APPS 5) IMLS GRANT OPPORTUNITY 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE 2018 The Letters About Literature contest encourages young readers in grades 4-12 to read a book and write a letter to the author about how the book changed their view of the world or…

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State Library kicks off Historical Zine contest

State Library kicks off Historical Zine contest

The Washington State Library has launched a fun contest for Washington students and adults that allow them to express themselves about some part of state history. The Historical Zine Contest is in its third year. For those wondering what are Zines (rhymes with beans), they are basically self-published magazines – often via a photocopier – that give the creator’s point of view on a subject. Contest participants are asked to create a Zine about some aspect of Washington history. The…

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WSL Updates for September 7, 2017

WSL Updates for September 7, 2017

Volume 13, September 7, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include things wanted: 1) WANTED – LIBRARY COUNCIL MEMBERS 2) ECLIPSE GLASSES WANTED 3) HISTORICAL ZINES WANTED 4) AMERICANS TRUST LIBRARIES 5) RURAL PUBLIC LIBRARY GRANTS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) WANTED – LIBRARY COUNCIL MEMBERS The mission of the Library Council of Washington (LCW) is to help all Washington citizens access library services, information, and resources. The LCW advises the State Librarian and the…

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WSL Updates for August 31, 2017

WSL Updates for August 31, 2017

Volume 13, August 31, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include several literacy programs: 1) ZINES TO THE FRONT 2) FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR LIBRARIANS 3) HEALTH LITERACY MONTH 4) IMMIGRANT LITERACY GRANTS 5) OPIOID CRISIS TOWN HALL 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) ZINES TO THE FRONT Zines to the Front: Building a Library Collection for the People, by the People is the title of September’s First Tuesdays program. Agatha Burstein and Kelsey Smith from the…

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WSL Updates for June 22, 2017

WSL Updates for June 22, 2017

Volume 13, June 22, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) ZINES TO THE FRONT 2) COUNTER CODE – WHAT’S NEW? 3) DIGITAL DIRECTIONS 4) READ-A-RAMA WITH DR. MARTIN 5) BUILDING COMMUNITY BUSINESS CONNECTIONS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) ZINES TO THE FRONT Zines to the Front: Building a Library Collection for the People, by the People is the title of July’s First Tuesdays program. Allison Mackey and Kelsey Smith from the Timberland Regional…

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WSL Updates for January 26, 2017

WSL Updates for January 26, 2017

Volume 13, January 26, 2017 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WRITING EFFECTIVE EMAIL 2) WE HAVE ZINE WINNERS! 3) SPARKING CHANGE AS COMMUNITY CATALYSTS 4) EDITORIAL CARTOON EXHIBITS 5) READING APPRENTICESHIP CONFERENCE 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK ————————————————————————————————————— 1) WRITING EFFECTIVE EMAIL The Washington State Library is offering a free, 3-hour, hands-on course designed to teach the following skills: Using email formats to create clarity; Understanding and utilizing the general and courteous “rules of engagement”…

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State Library kicks off Letters About Literature, Zine contests

State Library kicks off Letters About Literature, Zine contests

The State Library just launched not one but two contests for Washington students. One is a perennial favorite and the other capitalizes on an alternative art form that allows for self-expression. For the 12th straight year, the State Library is co-sponsoring the Letters About Literature contest as part of Washington Reads. The competition encourages students to write letters to their favorite authors, living or dead, about how their book changed the student’s view of the world or himself or herself….

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Historical Zine Contest under way

Historical Zine Contest under way

Are you a Zinester or want to become one? Do you like history? Then take part in the first-ever Historical Zine Contest. Some of you might be asking, What is a Zine? Zines (rhymes with beans) are basically self-published magazines that give the creator’s point of view on the subject. The contest, which is sponsored by the Washington State Library, Washington State Archives and Timberland Regional Library, runs through August 31. The contest is open to 4th graders through adults…

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Zinesters! Now’s Your Chance to make Washington History Come Alive!

Zinesters! Now’s Your Chance to make Washington History Come Alive!

From the desk of Judy Pitchford Beginning today and running through August 31, 2015, the Washington State Library, Washington State Archives (both divisions of the Office of the Secretary of State) and Timberland Regional Library are sponsoring the 1st Annual Historical Zine Contest! What is a Zine (which, by the way, rhymes with bean)? Zines are basically self-published magazines that give the creator’s point of view on the subject. All three sponsors have a multitude of resources that can provide fantastic…

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