The information will be located on the State Library's homepage under Especially for Libraries. As a result of the Fall Trials, Washington libraries will receive significant discounts and access to many new databases for their citizens. Through the Gale Group package, participating public libraries will have unlimited online access to seven business, periodical, health, and literature databases and limited access to Biography Resource Center. Efforts are continuing to obtain discount prices from this vendor for other types of libraries. A significant discount was offered for the ReferenceUSA product and is open to all types of libraries.
Some negotiations are still in progress.
It also has a place to allow those seeking employment to post resumes. Master Contract at the Tier II level, cost savings are available on numerous telecommunications items. These come at a reduced rate and the installation charges are waived. The State Government Account Team for US West now handles public libraries for their data communications needs. This is voluntary for those libraries that wish assistance.