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Volume 10, September 4, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – READERSFIRST INITIATIVE 2) NEW VIDEO INTRODUCES WASHINGTON STATE LIBRARY 3) LIBRARY COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON SEEKS NEW MEMBERS 4) CATCH THE EARLY BIRD – REGISTER NOW FOR WALE 2014 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – READERSFIRST INITIATIVE The e-book marketplace has been chaotic for libraries.

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Volume 10, August 28, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WALE CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKER SECRETARY OF STATE KIM WYMAN 2) LIBRARY COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON SEEKS NEW MEMBERS 3) 2014 KIDS COUNT DATA BOOK 4) BEST SMALL LIBRARY IN AMERICA AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WALE CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKER SECRETARY OF STATE KIM WYMAN Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman will be the keynote luncheon speaker on October 28^th

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As the Washington State Library adjusts to recent budget reductions which required a reduction in hours open to the public, we continue to provide excellent service. As a 21^st century library, we provide service to information seekers using tools of the online world such as talking with a reference librarian through chat.

Volume 10, August 21, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) LIBRARY COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON SEEKS NEW MEMBERS 2) EVERGREEN RADIO READING SERVICE CLOSED 3) OVERVIEW OF EBOOK MARKET PLACE FROM READERS FIRST 4) SHAKESPEARE EXHIBIT – DEADLINE EXTENDED 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) LIBRARY COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON SEEKS NEW MEMBERS The Library Council of Washington is seeking new members.

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Recently the Washington State Library awarded 12 grants totaling $75,059 to public, academic, and tribal libraries to support digital literacy efforts.

Volume 10, August 14, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WALE 2014 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN 2) FREE ONLINE SKILLPORT CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE 3) FREE WSL SPONSORED WORKSHOPS 4) WSL CONSULTANTS APPOINTED TO COMMITTEES 5) 2014 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WALE 2014 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN Washington Library Employees (WALE) 2014 Conference will take place October 27 – 29 at Campbell’s Resort in