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State librarian Jan Walsh is calling it quits on a long public library career, effective Aug. 31. The Office of the Secretary of State, which has overseen the library since budget cuts earlier in the decade, put out a news release announcing the decision by Walsh, who has worked as a librarian for 38 years.

It said, in part:
“The State Library is a special part of Washington’s past and present, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time as State Librarian and working with such a talented and dedicated staff,” Walsh said. “I’m thrilled that the number of people using the State Library has skyrocketed in recent years. It clearly shows that this library and libraries in general are more important and more useful than ever, especially during these tough economic times.”

Read more: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/07/29/1547402/state-librarian-walsh-putting.html#ixzz0v...