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Articles by Lisa Rosenblum
Lisa Rosenblum is the director of the King County Library System.
Despite COVID-19, King County libraries still put on...
By Lisa Rosenblum • October 20, 2020 2:20 pm

Guest column from Lisa Rosenblum.

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KCLS is stepping up its commitment to patrons
KCLS is stepping up its commitment to patrons
By Lisa Rosenblum • April 23, 2020 11:00 am

KCLS has expanding its online resources so patrons can continue to learn, build skills, stay entertained and remain mentally and physically active amid the pandemic.

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Libraries are places of connection, community pride
Libraries are places of connection, community pride
By Lisa Rosenblum • April 3, 2019 11:20 am

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

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Libraries stand as entrepreneurial hubs
Libraries stand as entrepreneurial hubs
By Lisa Rosenblum • March 6, 2019 11:54 am

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

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Why public libraries matter more than ever in the Information Age
Why public libraries matter more than ever in...
By Lisa Rosenblum • January 30, 2019 10:48 am

Occasionally, someone unfamiliar with King County Library System will say to me “Why do we need libraries when we have…

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Here’s to the new year at KCLS
Here’s to the new year at KCLS
By Lisa Rosenblum • January 2, 2019 9:36 am

On Jan. 16, I will celebrate my one year anniversary as KCLS’ Executive Director, a wide‐ ranging job in more…

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Five stars, best books and King County Libraries’ commitment to intellectual freedom
Five stars, best books and King County Libraries’...
By Lisa Rosenblum • December 5, 2018 12:25 pm

Library Journal recently announced its 2018 Star Libraries as rated by the Library Journal Index of Public Library Services.

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KCLS aids citizen engagement during elections, year-round
KCLS aids citizen engagement during elections, year-round
By Lisa Rosenblum • November 1, 2018 1:11 pm

The first Tuesday in November is Election Day—a consequential day for our democracy when citizens have a voice in determining…

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School is back in session, let KCLS help
School is back in session, let KCLS help
By Lisa Rosenblum • October 4, 2018 9:55 am

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

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Net neutrality: what it means for libraries
Net neutrality: what it means for libraries
By Lisa Rosenblum • September 5, 2018 11:04 am

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

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KCLS relishes community partner role
KCLS relishes community partner role
By Lisa Rosenblum • August 1, 2018 12:30 pm

By Lisa Rosenblum

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KCLS: focusing on knowledge, equity and inclusion
KCLS: focusing on knowledge, equity and inclusion
By Lisa Rosenblum • July 6, 2018 1:55 pm

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

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Summer — and the pure joy of summer reading — is finally here
Summer — and the pure joy of summer...
By Lisa Rosenblum • June 6, 2018 11:38 am

Summer time. What welcome words!

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2017: KCLS, a year in review
2017: KCLS, a year in review
By Lisa Rosenblum • March 2, 2018 2:02 pm

Every spring, King County Library System presents its annual report to the Board of Trustees. Our “Year in Review” is…

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A welcoming message from the new director
A welcoming message from the new director
By Lisa Rosenblum • February 1, 2018 11:49 am

As the new Director of the King County Library System, I am excited to relocate to the beautiful Pacific Northwest,…

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