Trailblazing Photojournalist: Margaret Bourke-White” Program

“Trailblazing Photojournalist: Margaret Bourke-White” Program at West End Branches

Lynne Iglitzin will present the compelling program “Trailblazing Photojournalist: Margaret Bourke-White” at the Clallam Bay and Forks branches of the North Olympic Library System later this month. The Clallam Bay event takes place on Thursday, September 15 beginning at 7pm. In Forks, Ms. Iglitzen will speak at 7pm on Friday, September 16.

“Trailblazing Photojournalist: Margaret Bourke-White” will explore the life of one of the early 20th century’s eminent photographers. From images of the Great Depression to World War II photographs in Life Magazine, Bourke-White’s groundbreaking work opened the door for women in photography.

Lynne Iglitzen lives in Seattle and was a Professor of Political Science at the University of Washington for many years and is the author of several books. She is also a founding board member of Youth in Focus, a program that promotes photography as a tool for motivating youth.

Lynne Iglitzin from Humanities Washington on Vimeo.

This presentation is sponsored by Humanities Washington through their state-wide Speakers Bureau. The Speakers Bureau brings Washington’s finest scholars, historians, musicians, and storytellers to local communities to give dynamic presentations at libraries, schools, museums, and other community organizations. Additional support is being provided by the Friends of the Clallam Bay and Forks Libraries.

Learn. Create. Connect.

At their July meeting the Library Board adopted NOLS' Strategic Initiatives for 2012-2014. These initiatives were developed by the Library's management team, with input from the entire staff. To help NOLS transition into full implementation of the NOLS 2012 business plan, strategic initiatives provide guidance and direction to the Board and staff in evaluating the importance and value of programs, services and opportunities, particularly when the NOLS 2012 plan is not explicit about programs and services. The initiatives will set the course for the Library, from broad strategic decisions to the specifics of individual and team work plans, for the next couple of years. The slogan "Learn. Create. Connect." summarizes the Library's mission of service to the Clallam County community, and inspires each strategic initiative.

NOLS values community partners and will work with them whenever possible to achieve these strategic initiatives:
Provide education and enrichment opportunities for people of all ages, especially young children.
Empower people to make the most of library resources.
Foster creative social interaction by being the "Third Place".
Provide library facilities that are safe, comfortable, convenient, pleasant and energy-efficient.
Respond nimbly to community needs.
Support local workforce development.
Support development of local economies.

We welcome your feedback on the strategic initiatives and the NOLS 2012 plan.
Paula Barnes
Library Director