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Clippings, July 13, 2009

Clippings, July 13, 2009 Library News The downtown Bremerton branch of the Kitsap Regional Library was evacuated Wednesday afternoon while a bomb squad checked to make sure a briefcase left there was harmless. A bomb squad investigated and soon determined the briefcase was safe. The case was confiscated and the police will contact the owner of a card left inside.

WSL Updates for July 16, 2009

Volume 5, July 16, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) 2009 SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS GRANTS AWARDED

2) FREE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOPS

3) WASHINGTON READS CELEBRITY POSTERS AVAILABLE

4) GOT A QUESTION? TRY ASK-WA!

6) LIVING LIBRARIES – UNDERSTANDING DIVERSITY WEBINAR

5) NEW WSL BROADBAND RESOURCE PAGE

7) STATEWIDE DATABASE SEARCH STATS

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Clippings, July 10, 2009

Clippings, July 10, 2009 Library News All Tri-City branches of the Mid-Columbia Library have computer filters to intercept internet porn and other materials unsuitable for children, and complaints are rare says a library spokesman. “We are completely in compliance with the laws, “said the library administrative services director.

WSL Updates for July 9, 2009

Volume 5, July 9, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) EASY WAY TO FIND STATE LIBRARY, SECRETARY OF STATE BLOGS

2) NANCY PEARL READER’S ADVISORY WORKSHOPS

3) CE GRANT UPDATE – LESS MATCH REQUIRED

4) WASHINGTON READS GOES PDF

5) STATEWIDE DB TRIALS FINISH FOR MAY – JUNE

6) LIBRARY EXEMPTION FROM DIGITAL PRODUCTS TAX

7) UPDATED PRESERVATION GRANTS RESOURCE

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Clippings, July 3, 2009

Clippings, July 3, 2009 Library News The Puyallup Public Library began using a procedure known as “Code Adam” to help locate children who are lost or abducted in the library. This procedure allows parents of a lost child to contact any library staff member who will then make an announcement over the library’s intercom system describing the child. From there, library staff are sent to pre-established positions inside and outside the building. If the child cannot be found within 10 minutes, the police are contacted.

Clippings, July 1, 2009

Clippings, July 1, 2009 Library News District Technology Manager Josh Westbrook will deliver a special report to the Walla Walla County Rural Library District board meeting on the district’s 2009-2012 technology plan. The plan has been approved by the Washington State Library and will allow the District to receive reduced telecommunications costs at the Burbank Library. (Walla Walla Union Bulletin, 6.14.09) The dedication of the Ephrata Library, a part of the North Central Regional Library System, as the W.

WSL Updates, July 2, 2009

Volume 5, July 2, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – SAFETY IN SMALL LIBRARIES 2) SUMMER READING CERTIFICATE NOW AVAILABLE 3) LIBRARIES TO THE RESCUE PODCASTS 4) FREE BOOKS TO RURAL AND INNER-CITY LIBRARIES 5) BIG READ GRANTS ANNOUNCED 6) READERS ADVISORY WITH NANCY PEARL 7) BROADBAND APPLICATION RULES RELEASED --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – SAFETY IN SMALL LIBRARIES The July 7th First Tuesdays free presentation scheduled for 9 a.m.

Clippings, June 23, 2009 – Special Issue

Special Issue Clippings 6.23.09 – State court to hear NCRL Internet filter lawsuit State court to hear NCRL Internet filter lawsuit The Washington State Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday over whether an Internet filter at the North Central Regional Library System violates freedom of speech rights. "Several libraries are really looking at it closely and holding their breath," NCRL Director Dean Marney said. "The state librarian is going to be there.
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