From Our Corner
Feds’ OK of waiver request will help state’s military voters
Image We’ve received word from the Federal Voting Assistance Program, the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice that they approved our state’s request for a waiver of a federal law’s “45-day rule” in which… Read more
Clippings, August 20, 2010
WA State Library News The 2010 Washington Rural Heritage project to digitize fragile, historically significant objects/information will take place at the Odessa Public Library with the help of its partners. The original grant applied for was denied by the Washington State Library, citing a lack of funding. However, the application was re-evaluated and found to have some interesting possibilities. (Odessa Record, 8.12.10) Nineteen librarians across Washington have been selected as Fellows in… Read moreHere is this year’s Voters’ Pamphlet cover
Image Even though voters won’t be receiving their copy for several weeks, we thought you’d like to see the cover for the State Voters’ Pamphlet for the 2010 General Election. The cover honors the centennial of women’s suffrage in Washington. Our office is planning an… Read more
From Your Corner of Washington: Mt. Rainier
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Photo submitted by Ken Camp
Pictured is beautiful Mt. Rainier taken on a clear day from the ridge above Sunrise.
WSL Updates for August 26, 2010
Volume 6, August 26, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) ELLUMINATE TRAINING FOR MODERATORS
2) EARLY LEARNING SYMPOSIUM
3) GOING TO YOUR CUSTOMER - OUTREACH AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
4) I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN NOMINATIONS OPEN
5) BEST SMALL LIBRARY IN AMERICA AWARD NOMINATIONS
6) YALSA RESEARCH GRANT
7) K-12 FIELD TRIPS GRANTS
8) FREE COLLEGE OF DUPAGE TELECONFERENCES
… Read moreCheck out our new Business Gives Back program!
Image You might own or work at a business that cares about your community and gives back to it, or wants to give back. Or maybe you know of such a business. Either way, you’ll be interested to know that we’ve started a new Business Gives Back program that focuses on… Read more
Primary turnout breaks modern record
Image If you voted in last week's Primary, pat yourself on the back. The word from the State Elections Division is that voter turnout for last week’s Primary Election cracked the 40 percent mark today, exceeding the 38 percent turnout that… Read more
From Your Corner of Washington: Alki Beach
Photograph courtesy of Paul Santosuosso
The 2.5 mile stretch of beach at Alki in Seattle makes a perfect summertime stroll.
We invite you to e-mail your photos and stories to us as part of an ongoing feature called “From Your… Read moreWe've got your ballot measure info online
If you’re looking for a one-stop place to read up on the six statewide initiatives and the three other ballot measures that will be on this November’s ballot, you’re in luck. Our State Elections Division has posted a… Read more
Top 2 system produces some all-in-the-family races
Image Washington's voter-approved Top 2 Primary says the two voter favorites for each office move forward to the November General Election, without regard to party preference of the candidates. As in the two previous years we used the new system, this week's winnowing of… Read more
Clippings, August 13, 2010
WA State Library News "Smart phone" users can now install a new app featuring the Washington State Library's Ask-WA virtual reference service. Ask-WA provides access to a live librarian, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Ask-WA app, the first one offered by the State Library, is available for both Android and iDevice users. (North Lake News & Woodinville Weekly, 8.9.10)… Read moreClippings, August 6, 2010
WA State Library News Washington State Librarian Jan Walsh announced she will retire August 31. Prior to being appointed State Librarian in 2002, Walsh worked in the State Library as Assistant Director for Customer Service from 1997. On Tuesday, August 17, a retirement celebration event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Legislative Building's Columbia Room, located on the first floor. (Photo) (Tacoma Daily Index, 7.30.10)… Read moreFrom Your Corner of Washington: Lake Chelan
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Photo courtesy of Martin Schiaffino
A beautiful shot of Lake Chelan at sunset just a few weeks ago when temperatures soared to nearly 100 degrees.
We invite you to e-mail your photos and stories to us as part of an ongoing feature… Read moreWSL Updates for August 19, 2010
Volume 6, August 19, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) JAN'S FINAL WASHINGTON READS
2) APPLY FOR A POSITION ON THE LIBRARY COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON
3) HISTORICAL PORT TOWNSEND PAPER GOES ONLINE
4) BOOKS FOR BABIES MATCHING GRANTS
5) ARE YOU READY? COMES TO SPOKANE
6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK
7) LSSC OFFERS COURSE SUBSIDIES
… Read moreSaluting State Librarian Jan Walsh
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Photograph courtesy of Ben Helle
Secretary of State Sam Reed led more than 150 people in giving a standing ovation to retiring State Librarian Jan Walsh yesterday during an event celebrating her 37-year career… Read more
9th Circuit will re-open WA felon voting case
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to a Sept. 21 re-hearing of a challenge of Washington’s longstanding ban on voting by felons. The nationally prominent case could be decided by the appeals judges or end up in the U.S. Supreme Court to set a nationwide policy.… Read more
Thoughts on Innovation in Reference Services
Last Friday I had the pleasure of [virtually] being part of a panel at the WLA / PNLA conference in Victoria. The panel was called “Reference Service Innovations: Present and Future”, and my fellow panelists and I were given some excellent questions to consider. Since I wasn’t sure how the technology would play out (I was a virtual presenter on a panel that was otherwise physically present AT the conference), I recorded the questions with my answers and sent them along so that I could be… Read moreSizzling turnout for WA primary
Image Washington primary voters may have set a new modern record for participation. As of this morning, over 950,000 ballots have been counted -- or nearly 27 percent of the state's 3.6 million registered voters… Read more
Murray, Rossi advance in WA Senate primary
Incumbent Sen. Patty Murray and challenger Dino Rossi are advancing to Washington's November Senate election. Image As expected, the three-term veteran Murray and Rossi, a former Republican state Senate budget chairman who ran for governor in 2004… Read more
Secretary of State
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