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Library News 50 to 60 Islanders met with staff from the King County Library System and architects from Bohlin Cywinski Jackson to give input that will inform the next iteration of design proposals for the expanded Vashon Island branch library. (Photo) (The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, 4.21.10) http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/vashon/vib/news/91638779.html Pasco and Mid-Columbia Libraries are nearing an agreement on a contract for library services.

Volume 6, May 20, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) RENEW WASHINGTON GRANT CYCLE RE-OPENS

2) THE USER EXPERIENCE IN THE 21ST CENTURY LIBRARY

3) GET INVOLVED IN WASHINGTON'S FUTURE

4) BOOKS FOR CHILDREN GRANTS

5) MISSION CRITICAL - SERVICES TO SPANISH SPEAKERS

6) USING WEB 2.0 TOOLS TO ENHANCE TECHNICAL SERVICES WORK

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1) RENEW WASHINGTON GRANT CYCLE RE-OPENS

Volume 6, May 13, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) MARKETING 101 - PR FOR NON-PROFESSIONALS

2) HOW VALUABLE IS YOUR LIBRARY?

3) MORE TRAINING FOR DOWNLOADABLE AUDIOBOOKS

4) WEBINAR EXPLORES BENEFITS OF PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS

5) REVISED STANDARDS FOR SERVICE TO YOUNG ADULTS

6) TRENDS IN TEEN LIT - THE INDEPENDENT VIEW

7) DIGITAL PHOTO MANAGEMENT FOR LIBRARIES

8) THE FUTURE IS MOBILE - IS YOUR LIBRARY READY?

Library News The Libraries of Stevens County are looking toward the future by involving the community in a strategic planning process to ensure that the library facilities, service and resources are fulfilling patron needs and expectations. In April and May, there will be community planning open houses at each of the nine library locations..There is also a survey available through June on the library website.

Volume 6, May 6, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE - NATIONAL WINNERS

2) CURRENT ISSUES - LIBRARY TRENDS WITH GEORGE AND JAMES

3) PROQUEST RENEWAL ANNOUNCEMENT

4) ARCHIVAL 101 - FREE WEBINAR FOR EVERYONE

5) FREE MOLD WEBINAR

6) BUILDING THE PARTICIPATORY LIBRARY

7) HOT TOOLS FOR TOUGH TIMES DRIVE-BY SERIES

8) USING SECOND LIFE TO COLLABORATE AND CONNECT

WA State Library News A new project coordinated by the Washington State Library has enabled small and midsized public libraries across the state to offer downloadable audiobooks, also known as "eAudioBooks." Ritzville Library District No. 2 joins the roster of 40 small and midsized public libraries, 22 public library systems, nine academic libraries and more than 350 schools and school districts that offer or are planning o participate in the program.

Volume 6, April 29, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list

Topics include:

1) WEEDING JEOPARDY - FIRST TUESDAYS MAY 4

2) EFFECTIVELY SERVING PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES

3) MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

4) VIDEO IN THE LIBRARY - TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES

5) ACCIDENTAL LEADERSHIP WITH GEORGE NEEDHAM

6) CRIME FICTION PAST AND PRESENT

7) THE NEW DISCOVERY LANDSCAPE

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Library News A $5 million bond to pay for a new police station, library and other projects is on its way. The Ferndale City Council voted Monday, April 5, to authorize the city administration to begin the process that would culminate with the city receiving the money in June. More votes for approval will be needed before they receive the funding, however.