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2. Scrutinizing Virtual Reference.

Author

Thomas, Margaret

Subjects
*ELECTRONIC reference services (Libraries), *LIBRARY reference services, *LIBRARY users, *INTERNET in library reference services, *GRANTS in aid (Public finance), *LIBRARIES & state, *QUESTION answering systems, *REFERENCE librarians, *LIBRARIES
Abstract

Looks at the advantages of virtual reference services to library users. Features of virtual reference; Approach used by the Washington state government to virtual reference grants; Average questions a day being answered by libraries offering the service.

Published
2005

3. Technology Sessions Highlight Trends and Services.

Author

Thompson, Konny

Subjects
*LIBRARY science, *LIBRARIES, *ELECTRONIC books, *WEBSITES, *LIBRARY users
Abstract

The article provides an overview of two library technology sessions on trends and services in the library profession highlighted at the Washington Library Association (WLA) Conference in 2007. Rick Newell of the Online Computer Library Center presented "General Trends in Technical Services," which enumerated the developments in libraries including e-books. Also noted is that a web page was designed by the PNNL library, co-located with the Washington State University in Tri-Cities, to enhance the experience for its library users.

Published
2007

4. What's Happening In...

Author

Albanese, Andrew, Blumenstein, Lynn, DiMattia, Susan, Oder, Norman, and Rogers, Michael

Subjects
*LIBRARIES, *LIBRARY finance, *FILTERING software, *INTERNET access for library users
Abstract

Presents news briefs related to libraries. Rejection by the Minneapolis, Minnesota Library board's finance committee of a plan to close four branches; Bill that the Washington State Senate passed that would require filters on all public library Internet terminals; donation by Brooklyn, New York native S. Stevan Dweck of $1.5 million to the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) Foundation's Plaza and Auditorium Project at BPL's Central Library; Other news.

Published
2003

5. LATE BULLETINS.

Subjects
*LIBRARIES, *LIBRARY finance, *INTERNET access for library users, *UNIVERSITY presses, *BUILDINGS, *LIBRARY laws
Abstract

Offers news briefs related to libraries in the United States as of November 1, 2000. Reopening of the Oviatt Library at California State University, Northridge, which had been closed since an earthquake in 1994; Tax cut which would limit the funds of libraries in Washington; Opposition of conservative groups to Internet filtering amendments to the bill H.R. 4577; Launch of a business publishing program, Stanford Business Books, at Stanford University Press.

Published
2000

6. QUICK TAKES.

Subjects
*LIBRARIES, *INTERNET access for library users
Abstract

Offers news briefs pertaining to libraries. Demand for Internet access in San Francisco Public Library in California; Prank at the Central Washington University library in Ellensburg; Design of a bed featured in the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog that has space for a collection of books.

Published
2002

7. Budget Cuts Close Tech Library.

Subjects
*GOVERNMENT aid to libraries, *LIBRARIES, *LIBRARY users, KING County Transportation & Natural Resources Library (Seattle, Wash.)
Abstract

Reports on the closing of the King County Transportation and Natural Resources Library in Seattle, Washington, due to a loss of state revenues. Cost effectiveness of shutting down the library; Extent of the library's holdings; Estimated annual usage of the library.

Published
2000

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