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Support the Washington State Library (WSL) during the current legislative session

Friends of the
Washington State Library
PO Box 14986
Tumwater, WA 98511-4986

For more information:
Kristy Coomes, President
360-456-1075
klcoomes@earthlink.net

Front Entrance of Washington State Library

Washington State Library Budget Cuts—Effective Now

October 8 12:51 PM - by Kristy L. Coomes

The Washington State Library's (WSL) portion of the Governor's budget cuts, effective October 1, 2010, is $364,214. This is based on the portion of general fund-state (state funds) that it receives as a division—about 45% of the state funds allotted to the Office of the Secretary of state (OSOS).

Broadband in Libraries: Libraries at Light Speed

October 2 4:45 PM - by Kristy L. Coomes

More than 100 public and tribal libraries, most located in rural areas of the state, will receive enhanced high speed broadband connectivity over the next two years. This project is the result of strategic partnerships between the Washington State Library and the Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet).

Dr. Rand Simmons Appointed Acting State Librarian

October 2 4:28 PM - by Kristy L. Coomes

Rand Simmons was appointed Acting Washington State Librarian effective September 1, 2010 by Secretary of State Sam Reed. The appointment follows the retirement of State Librarian Jan Walsh at the end of August.