We’ve launched this month’s Archives Treasures online poll, so it’s time to vote on your favorite among these three choices: Seattle pioneer David Denny’s powder horn, photos and documents from the 1975 arrival of Vietnamese refugees in Washington, and documents related to the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Vote using our online poll below. The poll closes at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, so don’t miss out on voting! Seattle pioneer… Read more
From left: State Librarian Rand Simmons, Alison Amirault, Emily Cordero and Secretary Wyman. Amirault and Cordero are two of the state champs in this year's Letters About Literature contest.
Authors’ ability to inspire and connect with young readers… Read more[caption id="attachment_4996" align="alignright" width="227"] Image Image courtesy North Pend Oreille Heritage collection[/caption] Library Clippings for the week of May 1, 2015 (Published May 15, 2015) Library News Kitsap Regional Library rebrands to inspire county (Independent, Port Orchard, 4/17/15)… Read more
Secretary Wyman presents Seahawks officials with a medallion and certificate at the VMAC. (Photos courtesy Philip Kerrigan)
Secretary of State Kim Wyman has presented the Seahawks a special national medallion for exceptional public service through its charitable and community-building efforts. Wyman made the presentation in a ceremony Wednesday at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. She hailed the team and the organization… Read moreVolume 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) STEM SURVEY Many libraries in Washington are engaged in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering… Read more
[caption id="attachment_4996" align="alignright" width="227"] Image Image courtesy North Pend Oreille Heritage collection[/caption] Library Clippings for the week of April 17, 2015 (Published May 13, 2015) Library News Working to engage through excellence in books, services (… Read more
Refugee leaders and their families listen as Gov. Evans welcomes them to Washington in 1975. (Photos courtesy of Washington State Archives)
The second Archives Treasure… Read more(Image courtesy of Washington State Archives)
It’s time to kick off the May edition of Archives Treasures with a selection belonging to one of Seattle’s famous pioneers – David Thomas Denny. He was the first member of the Denny Party (led by his… Read more[caption id="attachment_4996" align="alignright" width="227"] Image Image courtesy North Pend Oreille Heritage collection[/caption] 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… Read more
Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above.
Bill Title Sponsor Status Date Hrg Date Latest Cmte Mtg Info… Read more[caption id="attachment_14907" align="alignleft" width="429"] Image Digital Graphics by Steve Johnson Flickr Creative Commons http://bit.ly/1csa93x[/caption] The WSL Statewide Database Licensing (SDL) Project announces the 2015… Read more
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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WSL SDL PROQUEST RENEWAL The Washington State Library… Read more
George Narozonick holds a replica of an LST as he tells Secretary Wyman about his experiences in World War II. (Photo courtesy Laura Mott)
A U.S. Navy sailor who took part in the Allies’ pivotal D-Day invasion is the… Read moreCourtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above.… Read more
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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WSL SDL PROQUEST RENEWAL The Washington State… Read more
