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Thursday, May 12th, 2011 Posted in Articles, For Libraries, For the Public, Technology and Resources | 1 Comment »


Washington State Library releases never-before-microfilmed newspapers from the Snoqualmie Valley!

Washington State Library microfilms Washington newspapers to preserve and provide access to Washington’s history.  Lent by Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum, the newspapers include issues from 1913 through 1925. These newspapers provide a fascinating look at life in Snoqualmie Valley communities almost 100 years ago.

To see what papers and what time periods are covered, visit http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/SnoqualmieValleyMicrofilm.aspx

More information about newspapers on microfilm at Washington State Library including how to purchase copies.

Information about Newspapers at Washington State Library.

WSL Updates for March 17, 2011

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 Posted in For Libraries, Grants and Funding, News, Training and Continuing Education, Updates | Comments Off on WSL Updates for March 17, 2011


Volume 7, March 17, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) CONNECTING GRANT CYCLE NOW OPEN

2) ASSIST IN SELECTING DATABASE PRODUCTS FOR WA LIBRARIES

3) SEQUIM GAZETTE MICROFILM AVAILABLE

4) APRIL IS THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

5) COMMUNITY CONNECT GRANTS WEBINAR

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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WSL Updates for February 10, 2011

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 Posted in For Libraries, News, Technology and Resources, Training and Continuing Education, Updates | Comments Off on WSL Updates for February 10, 2011


Volume 7, February 10, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) SDL RFP RELEASED

2) WASHINGTON NEWSPAPERS ON MICROFILM

3) SUMMER READING EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM

4) FREE MICROSOFT OFFICE COURSES

5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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WSL Updates for January 20, 2011

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 Posted in For Libraries, Grants and Funding, News, Training and Continuing Education, Updates | Comments Off on WSL Updates for January 20, 2011


Volume 7, January 20, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) BUILDING COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR BROADBAND

2) WASHINGTON NEWSPAPERS ON MICROFILM

3) GRANT WRITING GUIDE

4) NEW EMERGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK

5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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WSL Updates for November 24, 2010

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 Posted in For Libraries, Grants and Funding, News, Training and Continuing Education, Updates | Comments Off on WSL Updates for November 24, 2010


Volume 6, November 24, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT FACT SHEETS RELEASED

2) MISSING NEWSPAPER ISSUES

3) STEPHEN ABRAMS – LIBRARIES AT THE TIPPING POINT

4) LAURA BUSH GRANT PROVIDES BOOKS FOR K-12 LIBRARIES

5) GETTING READY IN INDIAN COUNTRY

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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WSL Updates for November 11, 2010

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 Posted in For Libraries, News, Technology and Resources, Training and Continuing Education, Updates | Comments Off on WSL Updates for November 11, 2010


Volume 6, November 11, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) WASHINGTON NEWSPAPERS ON MICROFILM

2) FREE MICROSOFT ONLINE COURSES FOR JOB SEEKERS

3) IMLS ACCESSIBILITY WEB PAGE

4) IF YOU LOVE THEM, LET THEM FLOAT!

5) BUILDING THE DIGITAL BRANCH

6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

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