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Clippings, November 6, 2009

Library News The Cathlamet Town Council worked over its 2010 budget. As a result, Mayor Swart said he would approach the Wahkiakum County board of commissioners to seek a contribution of $6,000 to $7,000 for library operations. (The Wahkiakum Co. Eagle [Cathlamet], 10.15.09) http://www.waheagle.com/stories/101509/008.html During a public hearing regarding the 2010 city budget, Seattle City Council members heard from many speakers concerned about funding for the Seattle Public Library system in 2010.

WSL Updates for November 12, 2009

Volume 5, November 12, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) 2010 ADULT SUMMER READING POSTER AVAILABLE ONLINE

2) BCR ONLINE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

3) THE ART OF GRANT WRITING AND FUNDRAISING

4) FREE SPACE SHUTTLE ARTIFACTS

5) ICONS OF WASHINGTON HISTORY EXHIBIT

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1) 2010 ADULT SUMMER READING POSTER AVAILABLE ONLINE

WSL Updates for November 5, 2009

Volume 5, November 5, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) WSL CHANGES INTERNET ADDRESSES

2) ONE HOMELESS MAN’S INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEY

3) THREE FREE ONLINE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

4) SWEET TALK – ROMANCE FICTION IN THE LIBRARY

5) IMPROVING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TECHNICAL AND PUBLIC SERVICES

6) HUMANITIES WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FORUMS

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1) WSL CHANGES INTERNET ADDRESSES

Clippings, November 2, 2009

Library News Voters are to decide whether to increase their property taxes so the Whatcom County Library System can buy more books, better serve Sudden Valley readers, and keep its branches open for the same number of hours. “It’s up to the voters; they’re going to tell us what kind of library services they want us to provide,” said Joan Airoldi, director for the library system that is comprised of nine branches in unincorporated parts of the county and its cities, as well as the Bookmobile.

Clippings, October 30, 2009

Library News Whitman County Library Director Kristie Kirkpatrick reported to the Palouse City council on the Palouse Library and praised the community’s dedication, support, and patronage of the branch as the reason the library excels in performance measures. (The Eagle & Boomerang [Moscow ID/Palouse WA], 10.15.09) Use of public libraries in local cities has increased dramatically since last fall and, in response, librarians are now asking for more funding from Kittitas County government in 2010.

WSL Updates for November 3, 2009

Volume 5, November 3, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list Special Grant Opportunities Issue Topics include: 1) AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE GRANT OPPORTUNITY 2) SCHOOL LIBRARIES – BOOKS ACROSS AMERICA AWARDS 3) SUSTAINING CULTURAL HERITAGE COLLECTIONS 4) LAURA BUSH 21ST CENTURY LIBRARIAN PROGRAM 5) SUPPORT FOR K-12 LIBRARIES FROM LAURA BUSH FOUNDATION 6) WE THE PEOPLE BOOKSHELF OPPORTUNITY 7) BANK OF THE WEST CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS PROGRAM 8) APPLY NOW TO BECOME A PRESERVE AMERICA STEWARD --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

WSL Updates for October 29, 2009

Volume 5, October 29, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE 2009-2010

2) FIRST TUESDAYS PRESENTS THE CHARITABLE TRUST DIRECTORY

3) ADVOCATE FOR WASHINGTON LIBRARIES AT ALA

4) NEW ADDRESS FOR WSL BLOG

5) WESTPAS RECOVERY TEAM HEADS FOR AMERICAN SAMOA

6) FREE WEBINAR – HELPING JOB SEEKERS IN THE LIBRARY

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1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE 2009-2010

Clippings, October 23, 2009

Library News The Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees will honor retiring TRL Executive Director Jodi Reng at a public open house on Sunday October 18th. Reng has served as executive director for six years and has spent nearly 20 years as the director of multi-branch library systems in Washington state and Minnesota. (Nisqually Valley News [Yelm], 10.9.09) The City of Quincy has $1 million earmarked for the construction of a new library. It’s planning on applying for a Community Development Block Grant to acquire another $1 million.

Clippings, October 19, 2009

Library News A group of municipal and county leaders proposed dramatic ideas for consolidating government services during a meeting about how Cowlitz County and its five cities can save money. Officials recommended that cities surrender control of libraries and parks to new metropolitan organizations that would oversee them. The also suggested the adoption of new technologies and sharing staff to reduce costs. (Daily News [Longview], 9.24.09) Woodinville High School has a new library.
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