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Rethinking Library Programming
Webinar To Discuss Ways Library Programming Builds Stronger Communities
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$2000 Youth Science/Math Kits Development Grant Available
The following information was posted on the YSS Blog, Youth Services Shout-Out, on November 26, 2018. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Ð Region 4 annually offers grants of up to $2,000 to Midwest area Public Libraries (including WI). The...
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Graphic Novels and Manga
What Should Be On Your Library Shelves
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Not Your Traditional Book Club
In order to appeal to the masses, you’ve got to mix it up. But how?
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What is BARD?
Internet-Based Service Assists People Who Are Visually Impaired
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“Wild Wisconsin” Registration Now Open
7th Annual Web Conference Has 14 Sessions, 4 Tracks
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WVLS Innovation & Collaboration Literacy Grant
Deadline to Apply is February 1
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Weeding Wisdom from WLA
Is it time for your library to weed?
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Gale Courses: The Word is Out
Over 150 Course Logins Have Been Recorded
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WVLS Adult Services Summit
The WVLS Adult Services Summit was held on Thursday, November 1. The event was well-attended by librarians throughout WVLS who work in adult services. Below are some of the resources and ideas that evolved from the day. Program Ideas Music in the Stacks (Merrill),...
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WLA Conference Recap: Podcasting
Ever Thought About Doing Podcasts for the Library?
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Boost! Wrote a Book? Format, Promote and Publish Using Library Resources
This is the third message in the WVLS series called “Boost: Tips and Resources to Enhance Service at Your Library.” You will find these messages in your email and as a digital lite on the WVLS website. You can find all related posts by selecting “Boost” in the...
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MLA Conference Update
WVLS staff member Anne Hamland attended the Minnesota Library Association Conference on Oct. 11 and 12 in St. Cloud, MN. Below are some notes from the sessions she attended. Libraries in Laundromats Libraries Without Boarders has a mobile library that fits into 4...
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WLA Conference Recap: Advocacy Toolbox
Libraries Need to Focus on “Friendraising”
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Gale Courses Launches Next Week
Library Patrons Can Begin Accessing the Courses on Nov. 1
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Registration Open for Power Up Conference
Conference Geared Toward Youth Services Managers and Staff
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Award-Winning Youth Author Aisha Saeed To Visit Greenwood
Author Aisha Saeed will visit Greenwood on Monday, October 22, 2018, to speak about her book, her heritage, and her experiences as a writer. Ms. Saeed will speak to students in grades 3-6 at the elementary school and grades 7-8 at the high school. A presentation open...
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Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award Application Open
This $4,000 award was established with funding from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, in honor of Maureen Hayes, to bring together children and nationally recognized authors/illustrators by funding an author/illustrator visit to a library. The ALSC Grant...
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Adult Services Summit: Adult Programming and Services Gathering
WVLS invites all WVLS member library adult services librarians to gather on November 1, 2018, after the V-Cat Council meeting, to talk about programming and services for adults. The meeting will last for 2 hours. The group will share successful and unsuccessful...
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Peer Training Day Set for Nov. 15
Meet with Your Peers and Learn!
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