May 13th, 2015 Shirley Lewis Posted in For Libraries, News, Training and Continuing Education, Updates Comments Off on WSL Updates for May 14, 2015
Volume 11, May 14, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) STEM SURVEY
2) OCLC WORLDCAT DISCOVERY SERVICES
3) COMMUNICATING IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE WORKSHOP
4) FREE BOOKS FOR WASHINGTON LIBRARIES
5) CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES
6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
May 13th, 2015 Marilyn Lindholm Posted in For Libraries, For the Public, News, Updates Comments Off on Clippings April 17, 2015 (Published May 13, 2015)
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Library Clippings for the week of April 17, 2015
(Published May 13, 2015)
Library News
Working to engage through excellence in books, services (Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, 3/26/15)
Library bond set to be on August ballot
The Spokane County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution in March regarding a proposition to finance new and expanded libraries in the greater Spokane Valley and Millwood. This action places a proposition on the Aug. 4 ballot that would more than double the public library space in the greater Valley area. Ballots will be mailed July 17. For more information, visit www.scld.org. (The Current, Liberty Lake, 4/–/15)
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May 8th, 2015 Marilyn Lindholm Posted in For Libraries, For the Public, News, Updates Comments Off on Clippings April 10, 2015 (Published May 8, 2015)
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Library Clippings for the week of April 10, 2015
Library News
Puyallup to start search for new library director (The Herald, Puyallup, 3/18/15)
Library bond headed back to ballot
Area voters are going to get another chance to build two new libraries in Spokane Valley. The Spokane County Board of Commissioners adopted resolution No. 2015-0219 Tuesday regarding a proposition to finance the new construction and an expansion of the Argonne branch. This action places a proposition on the Aug. 4 ballot that more than doubles the public library space in the greater Spokane Valley and Millwood. Ballots will be mailed and voting begins July 17. (Valley News Herald, Spokane, 3/20/15)
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May 7th, 2015 Shirley Lewis Posted in For Libraries, Grants and Funding, News, Training and Continuing Education, Updates Comments Off on WSL Updates for May 7, 2015
Volume 11, May 7, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) WSL SDL PROQUEST RENEWAL
2) COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP
3) WASHINGTON LIFE SCIENCE & GLOBAL HEALTH CENTER
4) GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES
5) CHARITY & NONPROFIT TRAINING SESSIONS
6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
April 30th, 2015 Shirley Lewis Posted in For Libraries, Grants and Funding, News, Training and Continuing Education, Updates Comments Off on WSL Updates for April 30, 2015
Volume 11, April 30, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) WSL SDL PROQUEST RENEWAL
2) SDL NEEDS ASSESSMENT RESULTS RELEASED
3) NOW HEAR THIS: LESSONS IN MUSIC ADVISORY WEBINAR
4) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANT CYCLE OPEN
5) CONFERENCES AHEAD
6) HELP FOR THE SMALLEST
7) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
April 22nd, 2015 Shirley Lewis Posted in For Libraries, News, Training and Continuing Education, Updates Comments Off on WSL Updates for April 23, 2015
Volume 11, April 23, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) RETURN TO RELEVANCE WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION OPEN
2) NOW HEAR THIS: LESSONS IN MUSIC ADVISORY WEBINAR
3) COMMUNICATING IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE WORKSHOP
4) COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP
5) ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
April 16th, 2015 Shirley Lewis Posted in For Libraries, Grants and Funding, News, Training and Continuing Education, Updates Comments Off on WSL Updates for April 16, 2015
Volume 11, April 16, 2015 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) YOU’VE GOT THE LEGOS® – DID THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
2) WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANT CYCLE OPEN
3) FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR 21ST CENTURY LIBRARIES
4) BURNOUT OR BOUNCE BACK INCOL WORKSHOP
5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
April 3rd, 2015 Staci Phillips Posted in For Libraries, For the Public, News, Updates Comments Off on Clippings April 3, 2015
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Library Clippings for the week of April 3, 2015
Library News
Transition Fidalgo wins Auto Magic award (Anacortes American, Anacortes, 3/4/15)
Library preps for software switch (Journal of the San Juan Islands, Friday Harbor, 3/11/15)
King County Library System Request for Furniture Bids for the Renton Liberty Park Library Furniture Project
The King County Library System invites qualified vendors to submit a bid for General Furniture for the Renton Liberty Park Library Furniture Project. A detailed bid package may be obtained by going to www.kcls.org/about/bond, click on Architects & Contracts/Current Project Bid Listing and select the Renton Liberty Park Library Furniture Project. Proposals must be received by 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Proposals received any later than this will not be considered. Please submit all proposals to: King County Library System, Attn: Kelly L. Iverson, 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027 or fax it to 425-369-3310 attention Kelly L. Iverson. (Daily Journal of Commerce, Seattle, 3/25/15)
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March 27th, 2015 Shirley Lewis Posted in For Libraries, News, Updates Comments Off on WSL Updates Special Edition for March 27, 2015
WSL UPDATES SPECIAL EDITION FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015
Note: The next regular edition of WSL Updates will appear on Thursday, April 2, 2015.
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FREE BOOKS FOR WASHINGTON LIBRARIES
We have received many orders for the free books listed in the WSL Updates for March 26, 2015. The titles below are the only books remaining today, March 27, 2015.
Thanks to the generosity of Seattle Public Library Foundation and Timberland Regional Library, Washington State Library has the following titles to distribute for reading club kits or as a community read to any public or school library within Washington State:
Usually a minimum order of 5 copies of the same title is required but we are offering a mix and match special on these titles, minimum of 5 total books per order.
These will be distributed on a first come, first served basis at no charge to the requestor.
March 27th, 2015 Staci Phillips Posted in For Libraries, For the Public, News, Updates Comments Off on Clippings March 27, 2015
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Library Clippings for the week of March 27, 2015
Library News
South Whatcom Library closing for weekend move (Bellingham Herald, Bellingham, 2/19/15)
Library helps to build our sense of community (Bellingham Herald, Bellingham, 2/19/15)
Central library district seeks new board member (Skagit Valley Herald, Mount Vernon, 2/24/15)
Boat school students link with libraries (The Leader, Port Townsend, 2/25/15)
Library district seeks board trustee
The Central Skagit Library District is taking applications for a volunteer library board trustee to serve a one-year term, with an option for reappointment to the usual five-year term. Trustees must live in the Sedro-Woolley School District but outside of city limits. Application materials are available at www.centralskagitlibrary.org or at the district office at 100 W. State Street, Suite C. (Courier Times, Sedro-Woolley, 3/3/15)
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