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Marketing Grant Now Available
There is a competitive, statewide mini-grant opportunity now available for any public library in Wisconsin to develop and implement a marketing plan. Those selected will be awarded $1,000 to implement plan ideas. Libraries of all sizes are encouraged to apply. To...
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Browse the ALA webpage to learn about Library Card Sign-up Month and prepare to celebrate in a way that fits your staffing capabilities. Social Media: Share these social media images and invite your library users to share what they love about their library, such as; ...
Fall Webinar Series on Staff Empowerment
More than ever, library staff need access to tools and resources to feel empowered while at work. Wisconsin Valley Library Service, Northern Waters Library Service, and the Southwest Wisconsin Library System are excited to announce a Fall Webinar Series focusing on...
August Newsletter Now Available
The WVLS August Newsletter is now available. Features include: Stetsonville Supersizes Classic Game Rhinelander Displays Tumbling Towers MCPL Adds East Asian Materials to Collection Update on Aspen Discovery Layer “Tech Days” Coming Soon Want something featured in the...
Inclusive Services Update
July is already moving so fast. Hopefully, you are able to enjoy what the month and the weather has to offer. Keep being excellent to each other! ~Sherry Resources: Lambda Literary announces 2021 winners Lambda Literary Award submissions are judged principally on...
July Newsletter Now Available
The WVLS July Newsletter is now available here: Features include: Rhinelander Holds Pet Parade Three Lakes Starts Summer Collaborations Crandon Continues “Tasting Tuesdays” Weekly History Chats at Marathon County Workforce Development Resources Now Available...
Tech Days Set for September
Learn from experts without having to travel! Tech Days 2021 is a two-day webinar series. Schedule at a glance: Wednesday, September 15 Thursday, September 16 10:00 – 11:30am Digital First: All Library Planning Starts with Digital Video Production: Tools, Tips...
Registration Open for Trustee Training Week
Wisconsin Trustee Training Week is set for August 23-27. Sponsored by all 16 public library systems, the annual Trustee Training Week offers a one-hour webinar each day of the week on a topic of interest to public library trustees and administrators. The line-up of...
WLA Conference Accepting Program Proposals
The WLA Programming Committee is now accepting proposals for the 2021 WLA annual conference! The conference will be held in Green Bay from November 16-19 at the KI Convention Center. The Conference already boasts a fantastic lineup of keynote speakers, including Sarah...
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...
Core Values. Equity. Recruiting. Inclusion.
Trustee Training Week registration is now open! Here's this year's lineup: Monday, August 24 -- Core Values of Librarianship with Jessamyn West Tuesday, August 25 - Recruiting and Engaging Friends and Trustees Under Age 40 with Madeline Jarvis and Tess Wilson...
Reopening Guidelines Released
The latest version of reopening guidelines for public libraries has been released. The Wisconsin Public Libraries Reopening Guide, a collaborative effort between the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the Wisconsin public library community, provides a process...
“Beanstack” Office Hours Available
On April 24, 2020 the Wisconsin Department of Instruction finalized a three-year, statewide contract for Beanstack, an online reading challenge platform and mobile app, with the assistance of Wisconsin Valley Library Service as fiscal agent. This statewide contract is...
Recorded Webinar on “Giving Bad News” Now Available
The first recorded WVLS webinar of 2020 is now available, on our YouTube Channel. “Giving Bad News” is a presentation by Betsy Bleck, director of the Oconomowoc Public Library. This presentation is worth 1 contact hour in Category C. Watch it here. About this...
Spotting Fake News
In a time when information is overwhelming, it is important for librarians and other information professionals to be vigilant about the information they share and be prepared to guide others to the best information out there. Right now, many websites and other media...
COVID-19 Webpage and Updates
WVLS created a webpage devoted to COVID-19 and assisting its member libraries. You will find: Status Updates of WVLS Member Libraries Health Resources Archive of the WVLS Covid-19 Daily Update Language Used for Library Closures WVLS Operations The WVLS Office is...
Marketing Plan Template Now Available
Based on Kathy Dempsey’s “Cycle of True Marketing,” a state-wide public library system marketing cohort has drafted a marketing plan template that any library of any size can model and adapt. The template includes: A customizable marketing framework that can be...
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