by Jamie Matczak | May 1, 2018 | Blog Post, Continuing Education, Featured Post Slider
Dealing with Substance-Abusing Patrons in the Library: From Meth to Marijuana, Opiates to Alcohol (webinar) Thursday, June 7; 10 am Presented by: Dr. Steve Albrecht 1 CE Credit Patrons who visit your library under the influence of drugs or alcohol (or worse, both) can...
by Jamie Matczak | Apr 2, 2018 | Blog Post, Continuing Education, Youth Blog
Ohhhh, you pesky Wisconsin weather. Due to inclement weather for Tuesday, April 3, the STEAM in Youth Services Workshop is postponed until Tuesday, April 24. The times and activities remain the same. We apologize for the inconvenience. Our top priority is keeping...
by Jamie Matczak | Mar 27, 2018 | Blog Post, Continuing Education, Featured Post Slider
Show It Off: The Power of Merchandising (webinar) Thursday, April 26; 1 pm Presented by: Rebecca Budinger-Mulhearn, Director Avon Free Library; Avon, NY 1 CE Credit Looking to increase your library’s circulation and highlight your collection? Take your displays from...
by Jamie Matczak | Mar 18, 2018 | Blog Post, Continuing Education
WVLS just announced scholarship opportunities to attend a WLA-sponsored conference (WAPL or WLA) or the ARSL Conference. Both deadlines are in April. In 2018, the Wisconsin Valley Library Service will offer three scholarships for WVLS member library support staff, or...
by Jamie Matczak | Mar 13, 2018 | Blog Post, Continuing Education, Featured Post Slider
EXCITE. INVITE. IGNITE. Libraries promote growth, education, diversity, and community and campus engagement; continuously striving to better their communities and all those they serve. The 2018 WLA conference, Excite.Invite.Ignite., is an opportunity for us to share...
by comm.coordinator | Feb 12, 2018 | Blog Post, Continuing Education, Featured Post Slider, Youth Blog
DENVER– The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults—including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards—at its Midwinter Meeting in Denver, Colorado. A list of all the...