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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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1)… Read more
Tribal Libraries in Washington receive grants from IMLS
From the desk of Carolyn Petersen. Image The recent announcement of the IMLS Basic grants to Washington State tribes reveals the importance placed on learning by the Native America tribes of Washington State. The… Read more
Clippings August 14, 2015 (published August 31, 2015)
[caption id="attachment_4996" align="alignright" width="227"] Image Image courtesy North Pend Oreille Heritage collection[/caption] Library Clippings for the week of August 14, 2015 (published August 31, 2015) Library News Library… Read more
Libraries and STEM learning
Image From the desk of Rand Simmons, Washington State Librarian Do you consider those years in elementary, middle, or secondary school as the primary time you invested in learning? Perhaps you went on to college or graduate school. But, over the course of a… Read more
Clippings August 7, 2015 (published August 28, 2015)
[caption id="attachment_4996" align="alignright" width="227"] Image Image courtesy North Pend Oreille Heritage collection[/caption] Library Clippings for the week of August 7, 2015 (published August 28, 2015) Library News Everett libraries to let outsiders share (… Read more
Voting time for August Library Jewels
Over the past week, we’ve featured some of the rare, historical and interesting items found in our State Library through our monthly Library Jewels blog series. We’re now ready for you to take a final look at the three August entries and then choose your favorite. They include a 1784 chart of the Northwest coast of North America and coast of northeastern Asia, an 1873 photo of a Tacoma family having a picnic, and a 1934 map of Columbia County.… Read more
House9 recount confirms narrow edge for Lathim
Image Secretary of State Kim Wyman says the recount of the close primary vote in House District 9 in the sprawling six-county district showed that not a single vote changed from the original tally. That means former… Read more
Library Jewel #3: 1934 map of Columbia County
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Our third and final Library Jewel for August features a rare… Read moreA snapshot of Ferry County
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Ferry County flag (Image courtesy of Washington State Archives)
Washington’s northern reaches contain some of its larger counties, such as Okanogan, Ferry and Stevens. In our 10th snapshot… Read moreWSL 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAM The Washington State Library would like to call attention to the… Read more
Library Jewel #2: 1873 picnic photo
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When you live in a beautiful state like Washington, it’s a given that most people will find a way to enjoy the outdoors. One popular option going… Read moreVisit the San Juan Islands - Winter and Spring 1907!
From the desk of Marlys Rudeen - Deputy State Librarian Traipsing through issues of the San Juan Islander for January-April 1907 is serious business. For the islanders are a litigious lot and there seems to be a fair amount of news regarding lawyers, courts, suits and arrests in what we think of today as an idyllic vacation spot. I’ve picked out a few events that struck me as interesting, but there is far more to be explored. Feel free to browse through the issues for 1898-1914 on your… Read more
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… Read more
August Library Jewel #1: 1784 chart of Northwest coast
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The State Library is a definite go-to place for historical and rare maps of Washington… Read moreRock on! Satsop festival pics top poll
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Some of the crowd at the 1971 Satsop rock festival. (Photo courtesy Washington State Archives)
Maybe it’s because its anniversary is fast approaching. Maybe it’s because it was far out and groovy. Or… Read moreElections Division honored for emergency planning
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A wildfire burning near Twisp. (Photo credit: Erika Schultz/The Seattle Times)
Washington has won national recognition for emergency preparedness for state and county elections operations, Secretary of State Kim Wyman and state… Read moreSecretary Wyman honors our Greatest Generation vets
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Marine veteran Clayton Pitre speaks at the launch ceremony for a new exhibit focusing on Washingtonians who served in World War II. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin Helle)
Marking the 70th… Read moreA snapshot of Douglas County
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Douglas County flag (Image courtesy of Washington State Archives)
Just east of the Cascade Mountains in roughly the center of Washington lies Douglas County. Douglas, which was founded in… Read moreWSL 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 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING PATRON BEHAVIOR WEBINAR Strategies for Managing… Read more
Secretary of State
Steve Hobbs
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