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The article explores Ann Glusker highlights the importance of transferable skills in switching between library types. At the same time, she creates a space of empathy and understanding for just how hard it can be to switch jobs. It takes hard work to build new relationships and understand a new work culture. This difficulty can be exacerbated by leaving a toxic work environment or overcoming a layoff.

The article offers the author's insights on the library software migration. Topics discussed include the mission of the public library, the way to work with vendors to get return-on-investment for the products and services, and the technology project management to plan and implement migration documentation.

The article discusses the distinction between library patron data anonymity and patron de-identification, and studying patron behavior while maintaining their privacy. Topics include a description of The Seattle Public Library's (SPL) director position interview on customer behavior patterns, the definition of de-identification and anonymity, and how SPL used the de-identification approach. Also mentioned is the de-identified patron ID (DeID).

The article examines whether the Bellingham Public Library would continue to serve as a severe weather shelter in the future and reflects on the importance of libraries as a public forum. Topics discussed include concerns expressed by both staff and library patrons over how traditional library services were affected, and ways found by the library to continue to remain a vital support to those experiencing housing insecurity.

The article discusses the campaign launched by the North Olympic Library System(NOLS) in January, 2018 to enhance staff education and patron engagement increasing the digital downloadable circulation in libraries involving forty five public libraries in Washington, called the Washington Anytime Library. The Campaign features several components such as staff training, scheduled programs and monitoring the checkouts.

The article discusses program ideas, and procedures to adapt and use at public libraries in Washington, D.C. Topics discussed include opportunities for teens to help out from home by creating Spotify playlists, book reviews, and LGBTQIA+ booklists amid COVID-19 pandemic; planning of Burlington Public Library to delivering materials to front doors; and information on drive-through option with a menu board and staff headsets with microphones.

Provides information on clustering being implemented by King County Library System in Washington. Combination of small libraries to be managed by a cluster manager; Effect of clustering on librarian's career and work schedules; Process of implementing a cluster staffing model; Advantages and disadvantages of clustering; Response of library patrons and the public.

The article offers the author's insights on a monthly library-based resource fair of Social Service Agency in Auburn of South King County, Washington in fall 2015. Topics include the failure of the program called Community Discovery Days, services to patrons, and use of the program for improved relationship building and information sharing among participating agencies.

In this article, focuses on the need of keeping relevant study materials and attending the queries of library users to meet their needs. He says that most public libraries are not aligning their resources with their users. He mentions that the Spokane Public Library in Spokane, Washington State, has started advertising its community program series. Clark College Libraries formed a library marketing committee.

The author humorously discusses Internet safety in public libraries, particularly noting the negative effects of online pornography on libraries. She comments on the difficulty of public library internet usage as it applies to individual liberties. She notes the relationship between children on the internet and pornography exposure.