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Walla Walla library directors propose year‑long reciprocal‑borrowing pilot with regional systems
Summary
Library director Heather told council a funding‑neutral pilot with Mid‑Columbia, Columbia County, Richland and Walla Walla County rural libraries would run Jan. 2025–Apr. 30, 2026, expand patrons’ access to physical collections and be limited to physical materials and databases (no e‑books).
The Walla Walla City Council heard a proposal on Dec. 16 for a regional reciprocal‑borrowing pilot that would allow patrons holding a card from participating libraries to check out physical materials directly at partner libraries.
Library director Heather described the pilot as funding‑neutral and designed to run from January 2025 through April 30, 2026, to collect usage data and help shape a longer‑term agreement. Participating systems named in the presentation include Columbia County Library (Dayton), Mid‑Columbia Libraries (operates multiple libraries in Benton, Franklin and West Adams…
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