Updates

Volume 4: December 18, 2008 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR WSL UPDATES

2) ENUMCLAW IS THE NEWEST COLLECTION ON WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE

3) NEW PROQUEST CONTENT FOR WASHINGTON LIBRARIES

4) DIGITIZED NEWSPAPERS AT WSL

5) FIRST TUESDAYS JAN 13 FEATURES WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE

6) VIDEO ON COLLECTION RESCUE IN THE CASE OF DISASTER

7) MAIL HANDLING SAFETY

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Clippings, December 17, 2008

Clippings, December 12, 2008

Reductions in service at Fort Vancouver Regional Library for 2009 are discussed. Bookmobile service will not be affected at this time “although the district will be studying the costs in the coming year.” (The Skamania Pioneer [Stevenson], 11-26-08)

An article explores the services available at the Heritage Quest Library (special library) in Sumner, which focuses on history and genealogy. A family membership is $35 per year. (With photo) (Bonney Lake & Lake Tapps Courier Herald, 12-03-08)

Clippings, December 10, 2008, Part 2

“A $5,000 donation by Bank of America brings Grandview’s joint city-community college library project more than halfway to its fundraising goal. The project will cost $4 million, with $2 million coming from state matching funds…Construction is set to start in July.” (Tri-City Herald [Kennewick], 11-29-08)

Clippings, December 10, 2008, Part 1

“The Washougal Community Library is not expected to have its hours of operation reduced, following the recent approval of the 2009 Fort Vancouver Regional Library District operational budget…Washougal is not on the list of branches that will have their hours cut back. It has not been determined, however, how layoffs will be distributed around the district. “(Camas-Washougal Post Record, 11-25-08)

Clippings, December 5, 2008

“The Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Board of Trustees approved a 2009 operational budget of $17.9 million Nov. 10, that will require reduced library hours in several branches, layoffs, and other expense cutbacks.” (The Enterprise [White Salmon], 11-20-08)

“More than 8,000 people signed up for free Pierce County Library System cards in October during the second annual Card Drive.” (The Herald [Puyallup], 11-20-08)

Clippings, December 3, 2008

“The Kitsap Regional Library System will change its hours next year to balance its 2009 budget. Beginning Jan. 2, the nine-branch regional library system will cut back five hours a week system-wide.” Some branches will be open fewer hours, some a few more. All branches will open at 1 p.m. on Thursdays. “Research shows that Thursday is the day with the fewest visitors.” (The Kitsap Sun [Bremerton], 11-20-08)

Elections:

Clippings, November 26, 2008

The city of Ocean Shores is facing a budget deficit of $824,000 for next year. The mayor suggests that the only way to bring balance is for nine layoffs from several city departments, including one of the four staff positions at the library. Citizens defended certain departments from the need for cuts. The mayor said that raising certain fees might save as much as $192,000, which could save four positions, not including the one at the library. (The Daily World [Aberdeen], 11-11-08)

Elections:

Volume 4: November 26, 2008 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) NEW WSL BLOG AVAILABLE—ADVENTURES IN DIGITIZATION

2) FIRST TUESDAY ON DEC. 2 WILL FEATURE WTBBL

3) WEBJUNCTION FOCUSES ON “LIBRARIES IN TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES”

4) PRESERVATION BOOKSHELF—AN ONLINE UPDATE FOR ONE TITLE, PLUS…

5) ARCHIVED WEBINAR OF “YOUR LIBRARY’S ROLE: BULLS-EYE OR FRINGE?”

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