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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 discusses about the Seattle Public Library(SPL) in Seattle, Washington supporting affected library patrons and partners during to the federal government partial shutdown for 35 days in 2019. Topics include cases affected due to the shutdown featuring Michael Dowling's "Money Smart Week" workshop; Jay Lyman planning the "Energize Your Business" series workshop; and the opportunities SPL provide to the patrons to begin their journey as entrepreneurs featuring Lindy Gerdes.

The article looks at how The Seattle Public Library (SPL) in Seattle, Washington has reorganized its service following its failure of implementation of Your Next 5 Books online readers advisory service. Topics include the aspects of how the service works, the implication of the scarcity of staff to deliver the service following the increase in its demand, and the forms of tits strategies to provide better service which include delivery system, shared workload, and shorter form.

The article offers information on the effort of the librarians at Seattle Public Library (SPL) in Washington to support adult comics readers and promote the medium to new audiences. It states that SPL librarians have promoted comics to adult audiences through enhancements to collections, regular programming, and readers' advisory. It mentions that promoting comics to adults, kids, and teens will make these readers to feel welcome in libraries and expand their awareness in artistic medium.