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WVLS Seeking Public Library Services Consultant

WVLS Seeking Public Library Services Consultant

The Wisconsin Valley Library Service (WVLS), a federated public library system, is seeking an innovative, knowledgeable, and experienced team-oriented individual to provide professional and courteous consultant services, onsite and remotely, to 25 public libraries in...

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WVLS November Newsletter Now Posted

WVLS November Newsletter Now Posted

The WVLS November 2024 Newsletter is now available. Features Include: Marketing Support Grant Pilot Projects Concludes Essential Library Series: Readers’ Advisory Tomahawk Catalogs Record Board Game Minocqua Holds StoryTime at Local Museum WVLS Awards First...

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New Recorded Webinar

New Recorded Webinar

Time, budgets and space can be challenges when it comes to library programming. In this WVLS recorded webinar, Becky Phillips of the Brown County Library focuses on how to design programming that fits your library’s budget and staff capacity, as well as the needs of...

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Gale Presents: Udemy Now Available

Gale Presents: Udemy Now Available

WVLS is excited to announce that Gale Presents: Udemy is now 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...

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New Recorded Webinar on Copyright

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...

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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...

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WVLS January Newsletter

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...

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October Newsletter Now Available

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...

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How Can We Serve Seniors?

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...

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Registration Open

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,...

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Registration Open for WAPL Conference

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...

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It’s Time to Celebrate

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...

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Outdoor Learning Webinar in April

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...

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New in Inclusive Services

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...

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Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grants Now Available

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...

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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...

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2019-2020 WVLS Innovation and Collaboration Literacy Grant

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...

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