IMLS Calls for 2009 Native American Library Grant Applications
Application Deadlines:
Basic Grants: March 2, 2009
Enhancement Grants: May 1, 2009
Articles
Of program managers and leporidae
Of Program Managers and Leporidae*
It has recently been suggested,
(and although this may sound funny),
our esteemed leader has been likened to...
Rastafarian books
One of the difficulties of working in a prison library is the diveristy of the patrons. No matter how much I love to work with all the different cultures, religions, and backgrounds of my patrons, I find providing them with material can be a challenge. As we have such a diverse population I do my best to provide material that will meet everyones needs, including religious material.IMLS Accepting Applications for Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Grants
Application Deadline: April 1, 2009
Washington Libraries in Hard Times
It's no secret that the State of Washington is experiencing hard times. Washington libraries of all types and sizes, including the Washington State Library, will be affected by shrinking state and local dollars. This post kicks off a series, "Washington Libraries in Hard Times," through which we hope to illustrate how Washington libraries are coping with, adjusting to, and perhaps even thriving during tough economic situations. Along the way, we'd like to have your comments and examples. We also plan to provide resources.
Western State Hospital, extensive history
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Most of the institution libraries have a history, but WSH probably has one of the more interesting ones.
Clallam Bay and the snowy storm
It snowed and we thought, isn’t that pretty! And then it snowed again and we thought wow ! And then it snowed some more and we all shouted Enough!! We are pretty remote out he
Storm Wages ON
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Senator Carrell’s visit
The Western State Hospital Library was toured by District #28 Senator Mike Carrell January 7. ILS staffers Laura Sherbo, Elizabeth Jahnke and Kathleen Benoun were on hand to greet the senator and tell him about the scope of services available to hospital patients and staff. District #28 includes Lakewood, Steilacoom, University Place, DuPont, Fircrest, Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base.
A Woman’s eye on Washington Territory
"... and before us was a dark sea-wall of mountains..." With those words, Caroline Leighton ended a journey from the civilized eastern states and began recording her responses to fifteen years on the Pacific coast. Born and educated in New England, she worked in a school for former slaves in Washington DC during the Civil War. There she met her future husband, Rufus Leighton. After the war they married and sailed for the Pacific Northwest where Rufus had an appointment as a customs official.