Primary Source

We're thrilled to share that our founder and Executive Director, Kate Laughlin, has been honored with a Humanities Washington Award! 🥳

As part of Humanities Washington's 50th anniversary celebration, Kate is being recognized for her decades of work supporting library professionals across Washington state—empowering thousands of library workers to step into leadership, pursue professional development, and build collaborative networks that strengthen our communities.

Kate's vision has always been clear: when we invest in library professionals, we strengthen the essential institutions that serve as equitable spaces for learning, connection, and dialogue in every corner of our state.

Congratulations, Kate! This recognition celebrates not just your work, but the countless library professionals you've uplifted along the way. 💙

https://www.primarysourceseattle.com/kate-laughlin.html

We're hiring! Come join the best little team doing the biggest work for the greatest good. 🧡🩵
https://www.primarysourceseattle.com/job-opportunities.html

Don't miss the opportunity to share the riches of your knowledge and experience with your professional peers at the annual Washington Library Association Conference next spring in Tacoma. Proposals are due by 12/4!

The RFP is open through Wednesday, Dec. 4! Please visit wla.org/2025-conference for more information and to submit a proposal. Need further inspiration for your session topic? Check out our 2025 Program Proposal Topic Idea sheet at https://loom.ly/vBMh19c

It's only been about 4 months but we completely love our new Fund Development Coordinator, Brooke, and will never take her for granted!
https://www.primarysourceseattle.com/brooke-van-eyk.html

Happy 10th Anniversary to Primary Source! Today, we celebrate a decade of hard work, passion, and growth. Kate, thank you for being our valiant leader and helping create this amazing team.

Here’s to many more years of success, innovation, and shared dreams! 🌟

Primary Source annual staff retreat, now with 100% more crafts!

It was fun to deliver this vintage card catalog, donated by our office for the Washington Library Association's spring auction. Thank you to Jennifer from Tacoma Community College for her winning bid. This checked off one of her major bucket list items!

Washington Library Association has announced the first of the keynote speakers for and an extension of their program proposal deadline to Nov. 8!

We are excited to announce the first of our Keynote Speakers: Travis Baldree, author of Legends & Lattes and Bookshops & Bonedust, will be joining us for our 2024 WLA Conference, March 1-3, in Spokane, WA!

The conference theme is We All Belong. We are accepting program proposals until Nov. 8 - learn more and submit at https://www.wla.org/2024-wla-conference

Best day of the month? PS team lunch! 🥰

We're so excited to welcome Shamim to the team! (And not just because rhyming is fun.)
http://www.primarysourceseattle.com/shamim-rupani.html