September 4th, 2015 Marilyn Lindholm Posted in For Libraries, For the Public, News, Updates Comments Off on Clippings August 21, 2015 (published September 4, 2015)
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Library Clippings for the week of August 21, 2015 (published September 4, 2015)
Washington State Library News
Our budget successes are a big win for Washington
In this article written by Kim Wyman, Secretary of State, she comments that during the last legislative session, the Legislature acknowledged the importance of the State Library, and approved an ongoing, more stable funding source. In addition, the Washington State Library-Microsoft IT Academy was renewed for another two years. (The Outlook, Othello, 7/23/15)
Library News
Everett library widens borrowing privileges (The Herald, Everett, 7/21/15)
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September 3rd, 2015 Shirley Lewis Posted in For Libraries, News, Training and Continuing Education, Updates Comments Off on WSL Updates for September 3, 2015
Volume 11, September 3, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING PATRON BEHAVIOR WEBINAR
2) DIGIPALOOZA HIGHLIGHTS WEBINAR
3) YALSA YOUNG ADULT SERVICES SYMPOSIUM
4) PROQUEST INTERFACE UPGRADES
5) MRSC LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE DATABASE
6) THE FUTURE OF GOVERNMENT FORUM
7) NN/LM PNR WEBINARS
8) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
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August 31st, 2015 Marilyn Lindholm Posted in For Libraries, For the Public, News, Updates Comments Off on Clippings August 14, 2015 (published August 31, 2015)
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Library Clippings for the week of August 14, 2015 (published August 31, 2015)
Library News
Library cabinet reveals message from builder (The Leader, Port Townsend, 7/15/15)
Library measure merits a ‘yes’ vote (Journal of Business, Spokane, 7/16/15)
Library vote to dominate primary (Valley News Herald, Spokane, 7/17/15)
Rural library ousts chief (Union-Bulletin, Walla Walla, 7/22/15)
Feeding readers: little free library tales (The Seattle Times, Seattle, 8/2/15)
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August 28th, 2015 Marilyn Lindholm Posted in For Libraries, For the Public, News, Updates Comments Off on Clippings August 7, 2015 (published August 28, 2015)
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Library Clippings for the week of August 7, 2015 (published August 28, 2015)
Library News
Everett libraries to let outsiders share (Everett/Mukilteo Tribune, Snohomish, 7/8/15)
Tech upgrade to close library for a bit (The News Tribune, Tacoma, 7/28/15)
Library Lego contest winners
Winners of this summer’s Lego contest at the library under the “Every Hero Has A Story,” theme were Seth Lustig for grades 4-6, Caleb Lustig for grades K-3, and Jenna Harwood for grades 7-12. The projects were judged on creativity, originality, and theme. (Whitman County Gazette, Colfax, 7/9/15)
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August 27th, 2015 Shirley Lewis Posted in For Libraries, For the Public, News, Training and Continuing Education, Updates Comments Off on WSL Updates, August 27, 2015
Volume 11, August 27, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAM
2) 2015 WALE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN
3) WLMA CONFERENCE 2015 REGISTRATION OPEN
4) PROQUEST INTERFACE UPGRADES
5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
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August 26th, 2015 Shirley Lewis Posted in For Libraries, News, Training and Continuing Education, Updates Comments Off on WSL Updates Special Edition for August 26, 2015
Volume 11, August 26, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list
WSL UPDATES SPECIAL EDITION FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015
Note: The next regular edition of WSL Updates will appear on Thursday, August 27, 2015.
Topics include:
1) LEADING FROM ANY POSITION: CREATING LEARNING LIBRARIES IN FIVE EASY LESSONS
2) COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP
3) COMMUNICATING IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE WORKSHOP
4) DIGITAL LITERACY: PUBLIC TECHNOLOGY TRAINING IN LIBRARIES
5) BRIDGES TO CITIZENSHIP FALL INSTITUTE
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August 19th, 2015 Shirley Lewis Posted in For Libraries, News, Updates Comments Off on WSL Updates for August 20, 2015
Volume 11, August 20, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING PATRON BEHAVIOR FREE WEBINAR
2) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
3) JOIN THE SUPERCHARGED COMMUNITY
4) ZINE CONTEST ENTRIES DUE AUGUST 31
5) OCLC MEMBER FORUM IN CHENEY
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August 13th, 2015 Shirley Lewis Posted in For Libraries, News, Training and Continuing Education, Updates Comments Off on
Volume 11, August 13, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) LEADING FROM ANY POSITION: CREATING LEARNING LIBRARIES IN FIVE EASY LESSONS
2) EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY: ET KITS GRANT CYCLE OPEN
3) TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
4) EARLY LEARNING CONFERENCES – FALL 2015
5) CITY/COUNTY CONFERENCE & ASSOCIATION
6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
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August 6th, 2015 Shirley Lewis Posted in For Libraries, Grants and Funding, News, Training and Continuing Education, Updates Comments Off on WSL Updates for August 6, 2015
Volume 11, August 6, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) IT ACADEMY WEBINARS
2) EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY: ET KITS GRANT CYCLE OPEN
3) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
4) OUTSIDE THE LINES COMING IN SEPTEMBER
5) NORTHWEST ELEARN CONFERENCE 2015
6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
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July 31st, 2015 Marilyn Lindholm Posted in For Libraries, For the Public, News, Updates Comments Off on Clippings July 31, 2015
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Library Clippings for the week of July 31, 2015
Library News
Little libraries with big hearts (Mercer Island Reporter, Mercer Island, 7/8/2015)
Buildings
Tukwila is growing up
Drive by the corner of South 144th Street and Tukwila International Boulevard and you’ll see big piles of dirt. It’s hard to miss that Tukwila Village is becoming reality. And, soon, work will begin on the new King County Library branch for Tukwila. (Tukwila Reporter, Kent, 7/–/15)
People
Library recognizes three with Bullitt scholarships
The Seattle Public Library Foundation has announced the winners for the 2015 Stimson Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship. Three scholarships were awarded to: Natalie Quek, $5,000, for her essay “Preserve Our Islands’ Fight to Protect Maury Island”; Noah Foster-Koth, $2,500, for his essay “Washington State’s Greatest Civil Rights Advocate”; and Lena Easton-Calabria, $2,500, for her essay “Reviving an Ancient Whaling Tradition in the Face of Discrimination: Cultural Courage by the Makah Tribe”. The winning essays can be read at www.civiccouragescholarship.com. (City Living Seattle, Seattle, 7/–/15)
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