Library Advisory Committee
WVLS Library Advisory Committee
The WVLS Library Advisory Committee (LAC) is comprised of representatives from libraries of all types within the WVLS borders. The Committee advises the WVLS staff and Board of Trustees on promotion and implementation of collaborative programs and services and on communication among all libraries and entities in within WVLS borders.
LAC Purpose
1. To encourage the most effective use of the resources & services of the area.
2. To foster the improvement of existing library service activities & communication procedures.
3. To provide a basis for discovering new areas of cooperation.
4. To initiate new services and joint programs as needed and/or desired.
LAC Membership
There are fifteen (15) representatives from libraries within WVLS borders.
- 4 large public libraries, permanent positions.
- 6 small public libraries, Rotating 2 year appointments.
- 1 academic or technical library, Rotating 2 year appointment.
- 4 school or special libraries, Rotating 2 year appointments.
Meeting Agendas & Materials
August 15, 2024
- Agenda
- LAC Member List 2024 (August)
- April 2024 LAC Meeting Minutes – Draft
- 2025 WVLS Draft System Plan
- 2025 WVLS Draft System Budget
- 2026 WVLS Draft Technology Budget Planning
- WVLS Service Update: August 2024
Parking/Directions: The Marathon County Public Library, Lower Library Lot (lot 7) or the Jefferson St. Ramp (ramp 2). The lots and ramp use pay stations or a pass parking app. The first two hours are free. Upon entering MCPL-Wausau, use the elevator to the lower level to access the WVLS office.
April 25, 2024
- Agenda
- LAC Member List 2024
- August 2023 LAC Meeting Draft Minutes
- WVLS LAC Services Update April 2024
Parking/Directions: The Marathon County Public Library, Lower Library Lot (lot 7) or the Jefferson St. Ramp (ramp 2). The lots and ramp use pay stations or a pass parking app. The first two hours are free. Upon entering MCPL-Wausau, use the elevator to the lower level to access the WVLS office.
August 17, 2023
April 12, 2023
August 10, 2022
August 18, 2021
April 8, 2021
August 13, 2020
- August 13, 2020 Agenda
- April 9, 2020 LAC Minutes
- 2021 WVLS System Plan Draft
- 2021 WVLS Budget Draft
- 2021 LEAN WI Budget Plan Presentation
- 2021 WVLS IT Budget Plan Presentation with Forecast
- 2021 LEAN WI Technology Planning Guide for WVLS Member Libraries
- 2022 LEAN WI Technology Budget Planning Details for WVLS Member Libraries
April 9, 2020
August 15, 2019
April 4, 2019
August 9, 2018
August 15, 2017
- Agenda August 15, 2017 LAC
- April 20, 2017 Minutes LAC
- LAC Member List 2017 Updated August
- WVLS Innovation and Collaboration Grant
- 2018/2019 WPLC Buying Pool Report
- 2018 WVLS Budget Draft for LAC
- 2018 WVLS System Plan Draft
- 2017 WVLS Training Survey Summary
- Handouts at the meeting
- Legislative Report LAC August 2017
- Public Library System Redesign (PLSR) project of Wisconsin Phase 3 Activities Timeline Framework
- Public Partners School-Public Library Collaboration – Library Journal
- WiscNet 2017 Fall Forum Promotion