Print on Demand. This book presents a curriculum for Washington State public libraries. It provides rules regarding operations and services for comprehensively overseeing the state library, traveling libraries, and related departments. Along with providing a historical outline, the text sets out rules for library services including the acquisition, handling, and distribution of state public documents. Emphasizing the notion that libraries are foundational to education, the book provides guidelines for establishing free public libraries, including guidance for organizing and running them. It further underscores the importance of collaboration between libraries and the public, outlining the methods for petitions and establishment of libraries. This book is an invaluable resource for librarians, city and county officials, and community members interested in establishing and running successful public libraries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

Library Laws of the State of Washington (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2018

Language

English

ISBN 10

1528418476

ISBN 13

9781528418478

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Minutes and Reports

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State library law and practice in Washington, explained through the foundational statutes .

This edition presents the core statutes that created the State Library Commission, defined its duties, and set the rules for operating the state and public libraries. It explains how library governance was designed to serve the public, distribute government documents, and support traveling and free libraries statewide.

The text covers how the State Librarian is appointed, paid, and tasked with managing the library system, as well as the advisory board that guides library policy. It also details the roles and responsibilities of city, town, and county libraries, including funding, reporting, and governance standards. You’ll see how state aid is awarded and the conditions libraries must meet to receive support.

How the State Library Commission is formed and operates
The duties of the State Librarian and their assistants
Rules governing free public libraries, traveling libraries, and the historical department
How city libraries are established, funded, and supervised

Ideal for librarians, historians, or anyone studying the evolution of public libraries in Washington.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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