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What is BARD?

What is BARD?

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 (NLS) that...

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“Wild Wisconsin” Registration Now Open

“Wild Wisconsin” Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference. The conference will take place on January 23-24, 2019. The Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference is a ​state-wide virtual conference developed by the Nicolet Federated Library System and...

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WVLS Innovation & Collaboration Literacy Grant

WVLS Innovation & Collaboration Literacy Grant

To support literacy for all library users of Wisconsin Valley Library Service member libraries, a $20,000 grant will be provided to partnering WVLS libraries to create a space in their libraries where families can talk, read, sing, write, and play together. Libraries...

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Weeding Wisdom from WLA

Weeding Wisdom from WLA

From the Popular Materials Weeding for the Small and Medium Library WLA 2018 session presented by Angela Noel (Brodhead Public Library) and Jennifer Bernetzke (Schreiner Memorial Library). How do you know it is time to weed? Are you storing items? (e.g. children’s...

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Gale Courses: The Word is Out

Gale Courses: The Word is Out

Live: November 1, 2018 74 enrollments 152 course logins 4,967 minutes spent in class In the past 11 days, WVLS member libraries have shared out information regarding Gale Courses in social media shares that included the link to access Gale Courses, submitted press...

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WVLS Adult Services Summit

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

WLA Conference Recap: Podcasting

What was the title of a session you attended? Podcasting Our Way to Better Leadership, by Mary Wilkins Jordan, of the Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange (CMLE). What two things are you taking away that you heard or do you think are most important? Mary emphasized...

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MLA Conference Update

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: Podcasting

WLA Conference Recap: Advocacy Toolbox

What was the title of a session you attended? Advocacy Tool Box for Friends and Trustees (Thursday 11 AM), a panel with Bill Wilson, Kathy Pletcher and Shannon Schultz. What two things are you taking away that you heard or do you think are most important? Libraries...

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Gale Courses Launches Next Week

Gale Courses Launches Next Week

We had a great turn out on Tuesday, Oct. 16, for the Gale Courses Launch Workshop. If you were unable to attend, the recording can be found here:  https://youtu.be/_hmGC1wIb3k We strongly encourage someone on your staff to watch the training or at least take a look at...

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Registration Open for Power Up Conference

Registration Open for Power Up Conference

Registration is now open for Power Up: A Conference in Leadership for Youth Services Managers and Staff. The conference is scheduled for March 28-29, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. Join us for a day and a half conference filled with presentations from leaders in youth...

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Award-Winning Youth Author Aisha Saeed To Visit Greenwood

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

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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Peer Training Day Set for Nov. 15

Peer Training Day Set for Nov. 15

WVLS Peer Training Day Thursday, November 15 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Thorp Public Library, 401 S Conway St., Thorp, WI 4.5 contact hours (2 technology contact hours) Spend a day with your library peers, learning about Windows updates, Google Docs, MS Office, becoming a...

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Gale Courses Launch Workshop

Gale Courses Launch Workshop

Gale Courses Launch Workshop Tuesday, October 16 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., WVLS Meeting Room 300 N. 1st St. Wausau 3 contact hours WVLS will launch Gale Courses on November 1. Join us for a pre-launch workshop to help you and your staff prepare for potential patron...

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Charging Fees for Library Programs

Charging Fees for Library Programs

Did you know that it is against the law for public libraries to charge fees for their programs? With the popularity of technology, Pinterest, DIY, and HGTV’s home improvement shows, community interest in library programs on crafting, homemaking and handmade goods is...

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Youth Services Workshop Set for November 8

Youth Services Workshop Set for November 8

Annual Youth Services Workshop Thursday, November 8, 2018 Wausau Community Room, Marathon County Public Library 300 First Street, Wausau, WI Register online by November 2  2018 Youth Services Workshop Flyer Participants will learn about developmental assets, attitude,...

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