Digital Lites Blog
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...
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,...
Boost! Challenged Materials: Prepare Now
Most libraries celebrate Banned Books Week in September every year and talk about the importance of access and intellectual freedom at that time. Books that are challenged are featured in displays and programming. Unfortunately, book and library material challenges...
Making Weapons in the Library
A patron of Millburn (N.J.) Free Public Library (MFPL) made headline news when he requested to use the facility’s 3D printer to create a part for an AR-15 rifle. The recent efforts by the Texas-based nonprofit Defense Distributed to publish blueprints for...
Apps Explored in October Webinar
Apps and Beyond: Low-Cost Technology for Your Patrons and Library (webinar) Wednesday, Oct. 17; 1 p.m. 1 contact hour and technology credit Technology can be intimidating, but with a bit of knowledge, it can be incredibly helpful and time-saving. Increasingly,...
WLA Conference Registration Now Open
Early bird registration for the WLA Conference is now open. The conference will take place October 23-26 at the Radisson La Crosse and La Crosse Convention Center. If you register before October September 28, you can take advantage of the low, early-bird registration...
Schools and Libraries
This is the second post regarding schools and libraries. Take a moment to read How to Communicate with School Librarians & Teachers from May. Take the leap! School librarians, teachers, and public librarians are all busy, but do not let that stop you from...
Ideas for Library Card Sign-Up Month
The 5min Librarian blog recently had a post on ideas compiled for Library Card Sign-Up Month. Below is an excerpt of the post, "4 Ideas for September's Library Card Sign-Up Month." Thank you, 5min Librarian, for the great ideas! But besides posting pictures, what is...
Responding to Active Threat Workshop on October 4
Responding To Active Threat in the Workplace (workshop) Thursday, October 4; 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Presented by: Eric Anderson, CVTC Workshop Location: Chippewa Valley Technical College - Neillsville Center 3 contact hours Did you know 47% of active threat incidences...
Telling Your Summer Reading Story
Your summer program or busy season is winding down. It is important to carve out time regularly to reflect on the goals for your services, programs, summer program and how you share information with your community and stakeholders. Start with reserving fifteen minutes...
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Ebook Set for Unlimited Access
This year celebrates the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. To honor the occasion, OverDrive has announced that the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone ebook will be available for unlimited access in Wisconsin's Digital...
Help Low-Income Households Get Affordable Internet Access
Digital equity has become an urgent issue as schools provide more and more of their students with mobile devices to take home, while 20% of Wisconsin households do not have access to the internet. For many children and adults, the public library is the only source of...
“Tech Days” Registration Now Open
Immerse yourself in a full day of technology trends, networking, break-out sessions, and more. The workshop in Wausau will take place on Wednesday, September 19. Register for This Workshop Agenda: 9 – 9:30 a.m. – Register and Refreshments 9:30 – 12 p.m. – Welcome and...
Foundations in Wisconsin
It is halfway through the year (yes really!) so I thought that a reminder to WVLS libraries would be helpful. WVLS member libraries have access to Foundations in Wisconsin which provides searchable profiles of grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin. You can narrow...
ALA Updates Policy on Meeting Rooms
For those that don't know me, my name is Sherry Machones, and one of the many hats I wear at NWLS is Inclusive Services Consultant. I am excited that I will be providing inclusive service consulting for both NWLS and WVLS going forward! I look forward to working with...
WVLS Seeks PC Support Specialist
WVLS is hiring! The Wisconsin Valley Library Service (WVLS) is seeking an innovative, knowledgeable, customer service- and team-oriented PC Support Specialist. The ideal candidate will provide professional and courteous technical support on computer hardware and...
Boost! Welcoming, Positive, Consistent Library Signage
This is the first issue in the WVLS Digital Lites blog series called “Boost: Tips and Resources to Enhance Service at Your Library.” The purpose of Boost! is to encourage reflective librarianship, to help libraries reflect on what they do, and how they can improve...
WVLS Partners with Northern Waters Library Service
Effective July 1, Wisconsin Valley Library Service will have a new partnership with the Northern Waters Library Service. The partnership was approved by both the WVLS and NWLS Boards of Trustees to go into effect July 1. Its purpose is to provide more effective...
Digital Library: New Indie Wisconsin Collection
The new Indie Wisconsin digital collection is now available, brought to you by the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium. Indie Wisconsin features local content from self-published authors, top indie ebooks and so much more. A link to the new collection has been added...
Trustee Training Week 2018
Registration for Trustee Training Week is now open! Wisconsin Trustee Training Week was developed in 2014 by the Nicolet Federated Library System with the goal of providing high-quality webinars to public library boards, friends, and trustees in Wisconsin. "The goal...