For Libraries
Cha-cha-cha-changes…
Brain Science tells us that you need to “use it or lose it”. Lately, between retirements and re-organization the State Library is providing plenty of opportunities for brain development to two long time employees.
WSL Updates for June 19, 2014 - Expanded Edition
Volume 10, June 19, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list – Expanded Edition Note: WSL Updates will be on hiatus next week. Topics include: 1) BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – CATALOGING WITH RDA 2) NEED CHILDREN’S BOOKS? APPLY NOW 3) LOOKING FOR THE BEST SMALL LIBRARY IN AMERICA 4) LISA LIBRARIES – HELPING COMMUNITIES IN NEED 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES – JUNE 23 – JULY 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – CATALOGING WITH RDA Goodbye AACR2 and hello RDA.
Life in Colville 1907-08
From the desk of Marlys Rudeen: A sampling of the local news from the Colville Examiner from Oct. 31, 1907-Jan. 1908 provides a vivid view of life in the north half of Stevens County. One thing that stands out is that the Colvillians were a traveling bunch. They visited and were visited on a regular basis, travelling to family and friends in other small towns, the big city of Spokane, and relatives in the Midwest or eastern states.
Spotlight on Staff: Judy Pitchford
“Judy is my bulldog.
WSL Updates for June 12, 2014
Volume 10, June 12, 2014 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) WSL REDUCES SERVICE HOURS 2) LIBRARY 2.014 CONFERENCE PROPOSALS SOLICITED 3) CHILDREN’S BOOKS FOR COMMUNITIES IN NEED 4) SUPPORTING LGBT YOUTH 5) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WSL REDUCES SERVICE HOURS In-person service hours at the main Washington State Library (WSL) in Tumwater will be reduced by four hours a day, effective June 16, as the service-and-research institution grapples with con