Updates

WSL Updates for June 25, 2009

Volume 5, June 25, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) REMINDER – APPLY FOR ARSL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP 2) WORKSHOP – MANAGING OTHERS IN TIGHT TIMES 3) 2009 WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE GRANTS AWARDED 4) PICTURING AMERICA SCHOOL COLLABORATION GRANTS 5) FINRA UNEMPLOYMENT RESOURCE AVAILABLE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) REMINDER – APPLY FOR ARSL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP Applications for full scholarships to attend the 2009 Association of Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) conference

Clippings, June 24, 2009

Clippings, June 24, 2009 Library News With Sno-Isle Libraries more than two million dollars in the hole, officials have a new piece of information that might fuel a vote for a tax increase. A group called “Yes for Libraries” conducted a random survey of voters in Island and Snohomish counties and found a majority would support a levy increase to either maintain or expand library services.

WSL Updates, June 18, 2009

Volume 5, June 18, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WASHINGTON READS FOR SPRING 2009 - WASHINGTON WORKS 2) FIRST TUESDAYS – SAFETY IN SMALL LIBRARIES 3) HARD TIMES GRANT DEADLINE APPROACHES 4) NEW DIGITAL COLLECTION – ROSLYN HERITAGE 5) CE PROGRAM COORDINATOR RFP RELEASED 6) PROGRAMS ENHANCING CHILDREN'S SUCCESS FUNDED 7) KEYBANK FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Washington Reads for Spring 2009 – Washington Works Today's headlines

Clippings, June 17, 2009

Clippings, June 17, 2009 Library News The goal of the Friends of the Library, organizers of the “I Topped the Rock to Save the Library” event, is to raise $12,000 to keep the Castle Rock Library open through next April. A library levy failed in November by just nine votes, another levy is on the August 18 ballot.

Clippings, June 12, 2009

Clippings, June 12, 2009 Library News Langley Library (Sno-Isle Libraries) display depicts the library from a humble beginning to the community hub that it is today. As library users’ needs change, Langley Library continues to move forward, boldly facing the future to best meet the needs of tomorrow.

WSL Updates, June 11, 2009

Volume 5, June 11, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FREE WORKSHOPS: LIBRARY 2.0 AND BEYOND GOOGLE 2) FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS – FIND SITES IN YOUR COMMUNITY 3) ATTENTION LSCA TITLE II GRANTEES 4) 2009 DIRECTORY OF WASHINGTON LIBRARIES 5) NEH HUMANITIES COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCES GRANT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) FREE WORKSHOPS: LIBRARY 2.0 AND BEYOND GOOGLE Are hard times catching up with your library? Do you need some tools to help you keep up?

Clippings, June 10, 2009

Clippings, June 10, 2009 Visitors to the Richland Public Library should expect to spend extra time locating and checking out books today and Wednesday while the library installs a new automated system (Tri-City Herald [Kennewick], 5.19.09) http://www.tri-cityherald.com/kennewick_pasco_richland/story/583304.html Tenino Timberland Library, a part of the Timberland Regional Library System, is looking for a special volunteer to serve on the library board.

WSL Updates, June 4, 2009

Volume 5, June 4, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) GOOD-BYE TO SUSAN BARRETT 2) VANCOUVER REGISTER ADDED TO ONLINE PIONEER NEWSPAPERS 3) FIND HEALTH AND FOOD RESOURCES DURING HARD TIMES 4) DOWNLOADABLE AUDIOBOOKS RFP RELEASED 5) FREE PUBMED AND TOXNET CLASSES 6) FREE AUTISM AWARENESS CLASS 7) NEH PRESERVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) GOOD-BYE TO SUSAN BARRETT It is with sincere regret that we report the retirement of long-time Library Dev

Clippings, June 5, 2009

Clippings, June 5, 2009 The Clark County Historical Museum – housed in a former library – is heading up “Mr. Carnegie’s Grand Tour of Washington.” The tour is designed as a theme for family road trips and to bring visitor traffic to heritage sites around the state. Washington’s Carnegie library cities include: Auburn, Anacortes, Burlington, Edmonds, Goldendale, Pasco, Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Ritzville, Seattle (six sites), Snohomish, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, and Walla Walla.