The Dynamics of Change: A History of the Washington State Library

This history of the Washington State Library spans nearly 150 years–from its territorial beginnings in 1853 through the late 1990s. A nationally recognized leader in library development and automation, Maryan Reynolds presents firsthand accounts of the library’s expansion since the 1940s, when she joined the staff. She also describes how the library facilitated the effective functioning of state government and the development of library services statewide.