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Clippings, July 10, 2009 Library News All Tri-City branches of the Mid-Columbia Library have computer filters to intercept internet porn and other materials unsuitable for children, and complaints are rare says a library spokesman. “We are completely in compliance with the laws, “said the library administrative services director.

When you think of libraries, I bet you think of books. Don’t worry, everyone does.

Clippings, July 3, 2009 Library News The Puyallup Public Library began using a procedure known as “Code Adam” to help locate children who are lost or abducted in the library. This procedure allows parents of a lost child to contact any library staff member who will then make an announcement over the library’s intercom system describing the child. From there, library staff are sent to pre-established positions inside and outside the building. If the child cannot be found within 10 minutes, the police are contacted.

Clippings, July 1, 2009 Library News District Technology Manager Josh Westbrook will deliver a special report to the Walla Walla County Rural Library District board meeting on the district’s 2009-2012 technology plan. The plan has been approved by the Washington State Library and will allow the District to receive reduced telecommunications costs at the Burbank Library. (Walla Walla Union Bulletin, 6.14.09) The dedication of the Ephrata Library, a part of the North Central Regional Library System, as the W.

Clippings, June 30, 2009 Library News Librarians at public libraries in Washington are available for online chats. Just direct your computer to http://ask.wa.gov.

Special Issue Clippings 6.23.09 – State court to hear NCRL Internet filter lawsuit State court to hear NCRL Internet filter lawsuit The Washington State Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday over whether an Internet filter at the North Central Regional Library System violates freedom of speech rights. "Several libraries are really looking at it closely and holding their breath," NCRL Director Dean Marney said. "The state librarian is going to be there.

These media mentions are compiled by Brian Zylstra, Deputy Communications Director for the Office of the Secretary of State, and passed along to us. The following links cover Media Clips provided June 01, 2009 - June 26, 2009.

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From the desk of Rand Simmons This past Saturday, June 20th, seven of us from the Office of the Secretary of State (the Washington State Library's parent office) participated in the 5K Walk/Run, “I Topped the Rock” – a benefit for the

Clippings, June 24, 2009 Library News With Sno-Isle Libraries more than two million dollars in the hole, officials have a new piece of information that might fuel a vote for a tax increase. A group called “Yes for Libraries” conducted a random survey of voters in Island and Snohomish counties and found a majority would support a levy increase to either maintain or expand library services.