From Our Corner

Library Memories

Image Libraries are the setting for many good memories, and over the next few weeks, Washington State Library’s Institutional Library Services staff would like to share a few of their memories about libraries. Some of them will date back to… Read more

“Library jewel” #1: Historic books on fruit growing

Image Every month this year, we’re doing a series of blog posts on three interesting, cool or rare items or collections found in the State Library. After we feature these “Library jewels,”… Read more

July Archives treasures winner: ferry photos

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(Photo courtesy of Washington State Archives)

The voters have spoken on this month’s “Archives treasures” online… Read more

Eyman tax crackdown measure qualifies for ballot

Image Initiative activist Tim Eyman has secured a spot on the statewide General Election ballot for Initiative 1185, a plan to re-establish a voter mandate for a two-thirds vote in both houses for any taxes passed in Olympia. Even as Secretary of State Sam Reed… Read more

Clippings for the week of July 13, 2012

[caption id="attachment_4996" align="alignright" width="227" caption="Image courtesy North Pend Oreille Heritage collection"] Image [/caption] Library News Members of the Stanwood High School Chapter of the National English Honors Society (NEHS), Mackenzie Mocklebust and Kristine Burnham, hand a $110 check to Jill Wubbenhorst, managing librarian of Stanwood Library, for the… Read more

When Neil Armstrong took “one small step” in Seattle

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(Photo courtesy of Washington State Archives.)

For all of you NASA fans and those who remember this monumental occasion, July 20 marks the anniversary when U.S. astronauts… Read more

Creston Celebrates the Capture of Harry Tracy, "The Last Desperado"

Random News from the Newspapers on Microfilm Collection: Creston Celebrates the Capture of Harry Tracy, "The Last Desperado"

Image From the desk of Steve Willis, Central Library Services Program Manager of the Washington State Library: So this week when I… Read more

WSL Updates for July 19, 2012

Volume 8, July 19, 2012 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – US CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES 2) SALES TAX ON DATABASE INVOICES 3) WALE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 4) TIME FOR AN UPGRADE! 5) LOOKING FOR SUPERUSERS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – US CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES Need to know more about… Read more

Goodbye and Good Luck, Melisa Gilbert!!!

[caption id="attachment_8084" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Melisa Gilbert"] Image [/caption] It is with a sad and happy heart that I watch Melisa leave the Institutional Library Services team, but she has not gone far. Melisa has… Read more

Vote for fave July Archives treasure

The online poll is open. Now it’s time for you and others to choose your favorite Archives treasure for July. The three candidates:

#1) Historic photos and documents of North Cascades Highway.… Read more

Reed honored for military voter support

Image Secretary Reed has been honored by the U.S. Department of Defense for his work in assisting military and overseas voters from Washington. Pamela Mitchell, acting… Read more

News from Washington Rural Heritage

It has already been a busy year for Washington Rural Heritage. [caption id="attachment_8059" align="alignright" width="300" caption="iris0105. Cataloging in progress."] Image [/caption] In addition to launching… Read more

Archives treasure #3: Olympics-related photos

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(Photos courtesy of Washington State Archives.)

In case you haven’t seen the ads and TV promos, the world’s biggest sports event is coming soon. People throughout the world are getting excited about the 2012 Summer Olympics… Read more

Clippings for the week of July 6, 2012

[caption id="attachment_4996" align="alignright" width="227" caption="Image courtesy North Pend Oreille Heritage collection"] Image [/caption] Library News Hosted by the Friends of the Mountlake Terrace Library and Mountlake Terrace Library Board, Sno-Isle Libraries celebrated 50 years of service to Snohomish and Island Counties with an open house and used book sale. (Photo) (The… Read more

Laura Sherbo honored at ALA

[caption id="attachment_8042" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Laura Sherbo with her mom at ALA"] Image [/caption] One of the first sessions I attended was the Unconference (wonderful, by the way). At the… Read more

I-1185 signature check starts July 16

Image Our Elections Division has counted the signatures for Tim Eyman’s latest initiative,… Read more

Government At Hand

Image Electronic government publications in the Washington State Library online catalog can be downloaded to desk and lap top computers and handheld devices, such as, Kindle* and Nook*. There is no… Read more

A Much Wanted Tooth Carpenter

Image From the desk of Steve Willis, Central Library Services Program Manager of the Washington State Library: (An alternative title for pun-lovers could be: A Quack Dentist in Blaine Ducks From the Web of the Law Without Paying the Bill. Patients and… Read more

Reed forecasts better-than-usual Primary turnout

Image Washington's chief elections official, Secretary of State Sam Reed, is predicting a better-than-usual turnout for the Top 2 Primary that gets underway next week. Reed forecasts a 46 percent turnout – better than the 43 percent average for comparable presidential/… Read more

From Your Corner: Mount Rainier's name

Image Most of us who live in the great state of Washington are familiar with Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in our state and in the Cascade Range. Located in Pierce County, this active volcano reaches an astounding 14,410 feet above sea level.… Read more