Clippings, Nov. 21, 2008
Clippings, November 21, 2008
Updates
Clippings, Dec. 1, 2008
Clippings, December 1, 2008
In Walla Walla, “a dispute between the City Library and the County Rural Library District could be settled soon, ending a contract disagreement over more than $400,000 But the threat to cut hours, staff and books is far from over.” (Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, 11-14-08)
WSL Updates, Nov. 20, 2008
Volume 4: November 20, 2008 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) SDL ANNOUNCES 2009 GROUP PURCHASES
2) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE ENTRY DEADLINE DECEMBER 6, 2008
3) NEWSBANK OFFERS FREE SEATTLE TIMES ACCESS THROUGH MARCH
4) WASHINGTON STATEWIDE DATABASE TRIALS GO LIVE
5) JOIN WAYFINDER, THE CATALOG OF WASHINGTON LIBRARIES
6) FIRST TUESDAY ON DECEMBER 2 WILL FEATURE WTBBL
7) SUMMER READING—ARTISTS AND THEME FOR 2010 CHOSEN
Clippings, Nov. 19, 2008
Clippings, November 19, 2008
“If only the Lehman Brothers had been librarians. With the stock market in flux...libraries are busier than ever. Use of libraries nationwide has spiked. And here in North Central Washington, usage is up 15 percent from last year, said Dan Howard, director of public services for North Central Regional Libraries,’” (Cashmere Valley Record [Cashmere], 11-05-08)
Clippings, Nov. 14, 2008
Clippings, November 14, 2008
The Yakima Valley Regional Library has adopted a new name—Yakima Valley Libraries and is hosting a design contest to create a new logo. (Yakima Herald-Republic, 11-07-08)
WSL Updates, Nov. 13, 2008
Volume 4: November 13, 2008 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) FIRST TUESDAYS PROGRAM ON WEB 2.0 NOW ONLINE
2) WEIRD WASHINGTON PROGRAM AT THE STATE LIBRARY
3) DUPAGE PROGRAM ON NOV. 21—INFORMATION LITERACY FOR LIFE
4) CHUNKIT! A NEW FREE TOOL FOR INTERNET RESEARCH
5) APPLY FOR AN ICMA PUBLIC LIBRARY INNOVATION GRANT
6) GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING NITRATE FILM AVAILABLE
7) COLLECTIONS OF CHILDREN’S MATERIALS TO THREE LUCKY LIBRARIES
Clippings, Oct. 31, 2008, Part 1
Clippings, October 31, 2008
The Roslyn Library Board held a planning retreat, facilitated by librarian Erin Krake. Discussion topics included facility improvement, expansion of open hours, programming, including the new early literacy program “Ready to Read in Roslyn”, and marketing. The article includes an introduction to the board members and a color photo of them. (Northern Kittitas County Tribune [Cle Elum].
Clippings, Nov. 12, 2008
Clippings, November 12, 2008
“The city of Kelso is slashing its street paving budget and laying off a full-time library employee to balance the budget for the next two years.” (With color photos) (Daily News [Longview], 10-27-08) http://www.tdn.com/articles/2008/10/27/area_news/doc49055b1c888a7792338084.txt
Clippings, Nov. 7, 2008
Clippings, November 7, 2008
“Roy City Council received suggestions Monday for drastic changes to ease mounting debt.” A speaker from the Association of Washington Cities “suggested the council look at key ways to cut costs for this year, and make a 2009 budget feasible….Council must decide what services to provide. ‘That’s a fact,’ Gjertsen said. ‘You have to decide on the library or streets, the library or police.’” (Nisqually Valley News [Yelm], 10-24-08)
Clippings, Nov. 6, 2008
Clippings, November 6, 2008
Buildings:
“A remodeling project at the Pasco branch of the Mid-Columbia Library System is on hold while the library district reviews an agreement with the city….’Apparently there’s some reluctance now on the part of the district to move forward because of the discussion the council had last week(about the future expiration of the Pasco-MCRL contract)’,” said the City Manager. The city, which owns the building, remains willing to do the remodeling. Discussions will continue. (Tri-City Herald [Kennewick], 10-21-08)