King County Library System

ThriftBooks® Profit Share Program Helps Libraries Across the U.S. Raise Funds to Buy New Books

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Through this exclusive profit-sharing partnership, libraries are able to use the funds raised to purchase new books for patrons to enjoy.

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  • Through this exclusive profit-sharing partnership, libraries are able to use the funds raised to purchase new books for patrons to enjoy.
  • Through the Profit Share Program, each partnership is specifically tailored to fit the library’s needs as they look for options for their weeded books.
  • This program helps libraries to create a sustainable revenue stream and libraries can then use funds to purchase new books to benefit their communities.
  • “Funding received from ThriftBooks book sales are supporting the District’s Tutoring program, Books for Babies program, Career Online High School program, and STEM program to name a few.

Executive Director of the King County Library System announces retirement

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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ISSAQUAH, Wash., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- King County Library System (KCLS) Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum has announced her retirement, effective November 30.

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  • ISSAQUAH, Wash., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- King County Library System (KCLS) Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum has announced her retirement, effective November 30.
  • "Her library legacy is admirable, and she has left a lasting and positive impact on King County communities.
  • "While the decision to retire was not an easy one, I am thankful that my nearly 20-year run as a library director will end at KCLS," said KCLS Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum.
  • "I have been honored to serve King County residents, and I am proud of the extraordinary work we continue to do to help our patrons grow, learn and thrive."

King County Library System Named Finalist for 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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ISSAQUAH, Wash., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the King County Library System (KCLS) is among 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

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  • ISSAQUAH, Wash., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the King County Library System (KCLS) is among 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
  • The National Medal is the nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant impact in their communities.
  • We are very proud to announce the 30 finalists for this year's IMLS National Medal," said IMLS Director Crosby Kemper.
  • To see the full list of finalists and learn more about the National Medal, visit the IMLS website .

The King County Library System welcomes three new directors

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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ISSAQUAH, Wash., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The King County Library System (KCLS) welcomes three new directors to its leadership team, including KD Hall, director of communications and marketing; Donna Zirkle, director of finance and facilities; and BJ Colvin, director of information and technology services.

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  • ISSAQUAH, Wash., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The King County Library System (KCLS) welcomes three new directors to its leadership team, including KD Hall, director of communications and marketing; Donna Zirkle, director of finance and facilities; and BJ Colvin, director of information and technology services.
  • The new directors report to KCLS Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum.
  • KD Hall joined KCLS in March, and is responsible for managing communications, marketing and public relations.
  • She has received numerous awards, including four Emmy nominations, the Women of Color Small Business Innovator Award 2021 and more.

KD Hall Accepts Executive Leadership Position With King County Library System

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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SEATTLE, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KD Hall, Founder of the KD Hall Foundation and KD Hall Communications, accepts a new position with King County Library System (KCLS) as Director of Communications and Marketing for the executive team.

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  • SEATTLE, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KD Hall, Founder of the KD Hall Foundation and KD Hall Communications, accepts a new position with King County Library System (KCLS) as Director of Communications and Marketing for the executive team.
  • Additionally, she brings 16 years of leadership and ten years of facilitating adult education to the nation's best library system.
  • For over ten years, KD Hall directed KD Hall Communications as principal consultant.
  • Although she will step away from the day-to-day operations of KD Hall Communications, Hall remains the owner and provides strategic direction.

The King County Library System leads the way in community support services with Peers in Libraries partnership

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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ISSAQUAH, Wash., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The King County Library System (KCLS) offers a unique new service called Peers in Libraries tohelp meet community members' needs.

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  • ISSAQUAH, Wash., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The King County Library System (KCLS) offers a unique new service called Peers in Libraries tohelp meet community members' needs.
  • The Peers in Libraries partnership provides three full-time Peer Services Specialists who work at the Kent, Renton, Federal Way and Bellevue Libraries.
  • The King County Library System Foundation and King County Health Care for the Homeless Network provide grant funding for these positions.
  • About the King County Library System:
    Founded in 1942, the King County Library System (KCLS) is one of the busiest public library systems in the country.

Information Services Global Market Report 2022: Market is Expected to Exceed $200 Billion in 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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The "Information Services Global Market Report 2022, By Type, Deployment Mode, End-User" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Information Services Global Market Report 2022, By Type, Deployment Mode, End-User" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The information services market consists of the sales of information services by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships) that provide news reports, articles, pictures, public historical documents, photographs, maps, audio material, audiovisual material, and other archival material of historical interest.
  • The main types of information services are news syndicates, libraries and archives, and all other information services.
  • Rising social media usage is expected to drive the growth of the information services market through rising in demand for news syndicates and online libraries and archives.