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The article discusses the challenges faced by rural libraries in Washington and the sources of funding for these libraries. According to a survey on rural libraries, challenges faced by libraries include lack of funding and inadequate space. Survey respondents also identified computer training as their most pressing training need.

An excerpt from an interview with American Library Association president Leslie Burger is presented.

Interviews library association presidents Carol Brey-Casiano of the American Library Association (ALA) and John Sheller of the Washington Library Association (WLA) about the role of the groups in the library community. Duties and responsibilities as president of ALA; Significance of advocacy among library workers; Challenges and opportunities for new librarian WLA members; Outlook for the future of new librarians.

Presents information on the Highline Community College Library Technician Program, a specialized employment-training department founded in 1966 at the school's Des Moines campus in Washington. Success of the program; Description of its curriculum; Ways to complete the program; Influence of digital revolution.

The article focuses on the vision statements formulated by the Washington State Library to help guide libraries toward excellence over the next five years. The statements include the aim of ensuring that the people of Washington have universal access to physical and virtual resources throughout the state and that the Washington library buildings reflect the robust role that libraries play in their communities.

Interviews Catherine Haras, a reference librarian and instructor at High-line Community College. Information on the path that led Haras to co-chair the Reference Interest Group (RIG); Significance of RIG membership for the reference librarian; Lists of issues to be address by RIG at the Washington Library Association/Pacific North-west Association conference.