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http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/hortlib@u.washington.edu/public/basic.icsChanges in the Miller Library
We are living in interesting times and the Miller Library has not escaped unscathed. Beginning this September we will need to reduce our hours, staffing, and new book purchases. A drop of 46% in the University of Washington’s endowment income is the cause for these reductions. The library is fortunate to have these UW endowments, which in good economic times provide about half of the operating budget.
Despite this news, there is still much to celebrate. There will be no lay-offs. The Miller staff reached a consensus to cut our hours by 20%, recognizing that each of us—with over 50 years of collective experience at the Miller Library— has an important and unique contribution to the care of the collections and to the services we provide to the public.
To meet the realities of reduced staffing, we will need to cut our operating hours. Starting September 14th, we will be open on Mondays only from 4:00-8:00 pm.
The rest of the week will be unchanged. Saturday hours (from 9:00am-3:00pm) will still allow access for those who work during the week. And the very successful partnership with the Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium and the King County Master Gardener’s Clinic will continue on Monday evenings, as will special hours before NHS lectures.
Our book buying will be impacted, too. But we will continue to look for innovative ways to obtain new books, and always welcome donations.
The Miller Library has been very well looked after by the Miller Charitable Foundation, the Northwest Horticultural Society, and the contributions from many devoted businesses and individuals. The library is also increasingly in demand, with all our usage statistics up sharply over the last year. We are needed in these difficult times.
Together, we will pull through. And together we look forward to a bright future for the Elisabeth C. Miller Library.
by Brian Thompson, Miller Library Manager
Unique Botanical Portraits
David Fishman's love of horticulture and photography combines with his skills in photo restoration and graphics to create stunning photographs. His attention to detail makes his plant portraits "so realistic they jump off the page!" An avid gardener for 15 years, his photographs also reflect his love for the beautiful and unusual.
David's art will be on display at the Miller Library. The exhibit runs June 1 through July 30, 2009. Artist reception Thursday, June 4th at 5 to 7pm. Public Welcome. Postcard with more images.
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How are we doing? We'd like to hear from you about how you use our collections and services. This survey will help us respond to your needs as a library user, in the subject areas of books we buy, the magazines and journals we subscribe to, and the programs and classes we offer. The survey takes just a few minutes to complete. Thanks for your participation!
Calendars
Miller Library's Story Time and Family Programs
All Events: tours, sales, festivals, fairs, swaps + NHS events
Other Calendars
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer Garden Calendar of Events (linked on right side)
- King 5 TV Gardening Events
- Rainy Side Gardeners Maritime PNW Gardening Events
- King County Master Gardener Workshop and Special Event Schedule
To have your plant sale or garden tour listed please call 206-543-0415,
or email hortlib@u.washington.edu.