by Jamie Matczak | May 28, 2019 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider, Inclusive Services
IDEA Team update The IDEA Team met on May 23 and discussed possible CE opportunities for our libraries in 2020 including: the inclusive services toolkit presentation, collection development and weeding, mental health first aid workshop, ACEs (Adverse Childhood...
by Jamie Matczak | Mar 4, 2019 | Featured Post Slider, Inclusive Services, Uncategorized
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...
by Jamie Matczak | Nov 26, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider, Inclusive Services
When I think of the word “bard,” I think of Shakespeare. However, when it comes to libraries, BARD stands for Braille and Audio Reading Download. It is an internet-based service from the National Library Service for the blind and physically handicapped...
by Jamie Matczak | Jul 17, 2018 | Featured Post Slider, Inclusive Services, Uncategorized
For those that don’t know me, my name is Sherry Machones, and one of the many hats I wear at NWLS is Inclusive Services Consultant. I am excited that I will be providing inclusive service consulting for both NWLS and WVLS going forward! I look forward to working...
by Jamie Matczak | Jun 7, 2018 | Featured Post Slider, Inclusive Services
Starting in 2015, the American Library Association will mark GLBT Book Month™, a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. Originally established in the early...