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2013 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 03/15/2013
Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted to the WLA web site and we will also post it weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above.
Washington Libraries Lead in eBook Circulation
OverDrive, one of the most popular public library eBook and eAudiobook vendors, recently announced its "Library eBook
WSL Updates for March 14, 2013
Volume 9, March 14, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) DIGITAL LITERACY IN WASHINGTON LIBRARIES 2) GRANTS FOR EARLY LEARNING 3) OCLC ANNOUNCES ILL TRAINING 4) BOOK REPAIR CLASS AT HIGHLINE 5) CALL TO ACTION – EVERYONEON DIGITAL LITERACY CAMPAIGN 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) DIGITAL LITERACY IN WASHINGTON LIBRARIES On a national level, much is happening in the areas of digital literacy and digital inclusion, including the EveryoneOn i
Free Noontime Event at State Library, 3/21/2013
The Wolves of Washington
March 21, 2013 @ 12 p.m. Presented by Linda Saunders, Director of Conservation, Wolf Haven International
Come learn about the return of wolves to the state of Washington after being gone for almost 80 years!
2013 Proposed Legislation Affecting Libraries 03/08/2013
Courtesy of the Legislative Planning Committee, Washington Library Association Library Related Legislation. The Washington Library Association (WLA) tracks state legislative activity that will potentially affect Washington Libraries. Their tracker is posted to the WLA web site and we will also post it weekly on this blog. For information on the legislative process or becoming involved, see the WLA site referenced above.
WSL Updates for March 7, 2013
Volume 9, March 7, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list Remember to spring forward this weekend – Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday! Topics include: 1) WOLVES AT THE STATE LIBRARY 2) HELP CELEBRATE TWO GREAT BIRTHDAYS 3) SNAPDRAGON GRANTS FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES 4) PRESERVATION GRANTS FOR SMALLER INSTITUTIONS 5) PEW WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) WOLVES AT THE STATE LIBRARY Absent for more than 70 years, wolves are once more repopulating
