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Lisa Rosenblum

Lisa Rosenblum is the director of the King County Library System.

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Despite COVID-19, King County libraries still put on a show

Guest column from Lisa Rosenblum.

KCLS is stepping up its commitment to patrons

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KCLS is stepping up its commitment to patrons

KCLS has expanding its online resources so patrons can continue to learn, build skills, stay entertained and remain…

Taking time to say thank you to our supporters

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Taking time to say thank you to our supporters

As the holidays approach, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to King County…

November is a great month to participate

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November is a great month to participate

November is the month when the public and media focus attention on the general election.

King County Library System explores the artificial intelligence frontier

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King County Library System explores the artificial intelligence frontier

If asked for a show of hands in tech-savvy King County, many would know what the term “artificial…

Libraries are welcoming spaces for everyone

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Libraries are welcoming spaces for everyone

King County Library System is committed to inclusion – the idea that public libraries belong to everyone. It…

Publisher’s decision to limit e-book access is bad news for library patrons

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Publisher’s decision to limit e-book access is bad news for library patrons

A recent decision by a book publisher to limit public libraries’ access to e-books should be of concern…

KCLS forges partnerships for broader public benefit

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KCLS forges partnerships for broader public benefit

The King County Library System strives to create meaningful partnerships with other public agencies, private businesses, and nonprofits…

KCLS provides summertime opportunities to read, learn and grow

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KCLS provides summertime opportunities to read, learn and grow

June is the end of the school year, but it’s the beginning of King County Library System’s annual…

KCLS fosters connections with local governments and library advocates

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KCLS fosters connections with local governments and library advocates

King County Library System fosters connections with local governments and library advocates to strengthen collaboration, encourage citizen engagement…

Libraries are places of connection and community pride

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Libraries are places of connection and community pride

A public library is often considered the heart of the community, providing programs and services that bring people…

Libraries as entrepreneurial hubs | Rosenblum

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Libraries as entrepreneurial hubs | Rosenblum

Key measures of a healthy economy include, among other things, new businesses that create jobs and attract skilled…

New year will bring new libraries, opportunities

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New year will bring new libraries, opportunities

On Jan. 16, I will celebrate my one-year anniversary as the King County Library System’s executive director, a…

KCLS supports citizen engagement during election season and year-round

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KCLS supports citizen engagement during election season and year-round

The first Tuesday in November is election day – a consequential day for our democracy when citizens have…

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School is back in session, and KCLS is ready to help

It is fall and a busy time for teachers, students and parents.

Net neutrality: What it means for libraries

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Net neutrality: What it means for libraries

I would like to focus this month on an issue that is of great importance to libraries and…

KCLS expanding its role as a community partner

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KCLS expanding its role as a community partner

With summer in full swing, it seems an excellent time to celebrate King County Library System communities throughout…

KCLS: focusing on knowledge, equity and inclusion

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KCLS: focusing on knowledge, equity and inclusion

As a public institution, the King County Library System serves people of all ages, abilities, genders, ethnicities, cultures…

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Summer – and summer reading – is finally here | KCLS

Summertime. What a welcomed word.

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Growth, knowledge, learning at your library | KCLS

Spring is the time of year when many of us focus on growth and renewal, reinvigorated to cultivate…