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WVLS is Hiring Part-Time Sorters
The Wisconsin Valley Library Service (WVLS), a federated public library system, is seeking 3 individuals interested in part-time work to sort bins of library materials received in delivery and to package library materials for outgoing delivery. Sorters support a...
Get Ready for Udemy!
Gale Presents: Udemy will soon be available to all WVLS member library patrons. With Gale Presents: Udemy, patrons can connect to thousands of video-based courses in business, technology, leadership, and personal development. This top collection gives users access to...
New Recorded Webinar on Copyright
WVLS has a new recorded webinar available called "Copyright Basics for All Library Staff." What is fair use? How about Creative Commons? Can you use that image you found online? Can you make copies of that disc? How about making copies of that online article for a...
WVLS June Newsletter
The WVLS June 2024 Newsletter is now available. Features include: New Makerspace Items Available for Checkout Zimmermann Talks About V-Cat and ILS Management Rhinelander Hosts First After-Hours Event Clark County Starts "Passport Adventures" Program Guest Feature:...
2023 Summer Program Graphics and Templates
Use these images and templates as you wish. When using a template, FIRST make a copy and then make your edits. Need help? Send me an email at and I can make a set for you! Program Printables Outdoor Program Plans Low-Cost Program Plans All Passive...
WVLS January Newsletter
The WVLS January Newsletter is now posted. Features include: Registration Open for Virtual Library Legislative Day Natalie Portman Named Honorary Chair for NLW Merrill Distributes Bird Art Kits Loyal Revamps Picture Book Section MCPL Distributes ‘Grab n G” Craft Kits...
October Newsletter Now Available
The WVLS October Newsletter is now available online. Features include: WVLS Adult Services Workshop in November October Recognizes Important Observance Member Library Director Interviewed on WPR Rib Lake Hosts Online Trivia Nights Back-to-School Bag Sale at RDL MCPL...
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
This September, DC’s Wonder Woman is embarking on a new mission to champion the power of a library card as Library Card Sign-up Month Honorary Chair. A founding member of the Justice League, Wonder Woman is known for strength, compassion and truth. Armed with the...
How Can We Serve Seniors?
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) presented a webinar on June 17 on providing senior services, and it was excellent. Here is more information: Webinar Recording Access the slides Full description and speaker information Highlights of the Webinar...
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Get ready for National Library Card Sign-up Month! ALA has you covered with free, artwork, social media ideas, and more. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide join together to remind...
Registration Open
Registration is now open for Trustee Training Week, set for August 12-16. There is a great line-up of speakers this year, including Rebekkah Smith Aldrich Pat Wagner Dawn Wacek Connie Meyer and Kathy Pletcher Shauna Koszegi There will be variety of topics covered,...
Children’s Day/El Dia is April 30
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all...
Registration Open for WAPL Conference
The 2018 WAPL Conference was a huge success. Join us in Rothschild in May of 2019 for even more spectacular programs and events! WAPL Registration is open! http://wla.wisconsinlibraries.org/wapl/conferences-events/conference-registration The keynote address, "How to...
It’s Time to Celebrate
The following information was taken from ALA's website on National Library Week. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to...
Outdoor Learning Webinar in April
Outdoor Learning at the Library: It’s Only Natural (webinar)Wednesday, April 17; 1 pmPresented by: Trina Evans, Branch AssistantSusan Bednarz, Assistant Reference LibrarianKokomo-Howard County Public LibraryKokomo, IN1 Contact Hour Studies show children benefit a...
New in Inclusive Services
1. Thank you to all who offered to join the new IDEA (Inclusive, Diversity, Equity and Access) Team! Our Team members are Laurie Ollhoff (Merrill), Sue Heskin (Superior), Jeanne Wolfe (Lac du Flambeau), Emilie Braunel (Sayner), Angie Bodzislaw (Spooner). We will be...
Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grants Now Available
An EJK Mini-Grant program is a creative and innovative activity that takes place in class or out in the community, and provides an enriched experience. It's funded solely by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. It's an opportunity for a public school teacher or librarian...
Gale Courses Email and Social Media Share
(Submitted by Anne Hamland) The Gale Courses catalog includes courses perfect for job seekers or anyone looking to brush up on their workplace skills. Send the email below to local workforce centers such as: UW-Extension offices Job Center of Wisconsin offices County...
2019-2020 WVLS Innovation and Collaboration Literacy Grant
The Rib Lake Public Library and Tomahawk Public Library are the recipients of the 2019-2020 Innovation and Collaboration Literacy Grant. Join us in congratulating these libraries for their passion, imagination, and big dreams. Now wish them well as they roll up their...
Creativity and Arts Education Workshops Happening in April
The Creativity and Aging: Arts Education for Older Adults workshop is open to staff who work at a public library in Wisconsin. One person per library may register. The workshop will be offered twice; choose the session that works best for you: Thursday, April 4 9 am...