Academic libraries

Apr 12

Great Spring Promotion from Credo

WiLS vendor-partner, Credo, has an exciting promotion for both new and existing subscribers. It’s a three-part deal, so we’ll summarize each option in brief with more details below.

Option 1: For WiLS Members Currently Subscribing to Credo Products
Get a 30% discount on any purchase over $2,500 and lock in a flat renewal rate on your existing subscriptions.

Option 2: For WiLS Members Currently Subscribing to Credo Products
Buy into a $5,000 evidence-based acquisition opportunity, giving full access to four subject areas of your choice for 6 months. At the end of the EBA period, you’ll select $7,150 worth of content to keep forever. You’ll also lock in a flat renewal rate on your existing subscriptions for two years.

Option 3: For WiLS Members Not Currently Subscribing to Credo Products
Add a new subscription to Credo reference before June 30th and receive a 25% discount PLUS a credit towards additional content purchases.

These offers last until June 30th. Learn more about all three options below or contact Jeff Brunner () or Sujay Darji () for more information

Big Savings on Docuseek2 Films this Spring!

WiLS vendor-partner Docuseek2 is offering a great deal on all of their collections this Spring for WiLS members. From now until July 1st, get an additional 5% off of any purchases through WiLS. When combined with our usual discount, that’s a fantastic 15% off of any collection or per-title purchase (minimum of 15 titles). Read more

Mar 30

Bloomsbury Spring Sale

Save up to 35% on One-Time Purchase of Bloomsbury Digital Resources!

Bloomsbury Digital Resources is pleased to present an opportunity for WiLS members to save up to 35% on one-time purchase of Bloomsbury Digital Resources through May 31, 2018. Regular hosting fees will apply. Please see product descriptions below and contact Jeff Brunner () for a price quote. Read more

Mar 19

Academic Product Spotlight – March 2018: PowerNotes

We’re delighted to announce an exciting, discounted offer from our new vendor-partner, PowerNotes. PowerNotes is a new tool that allows writers to save, organize, and annotate sources in digital format. It is designed to address the challenges inherent to source-based writing in the digital environment and seeks to improve writing quality with tools that provide an efficient and continuous workflow through the entire digital research and writing process. Read more

Mar 16

Springer Nature eBook Volume Level Discount

Springer Nature has come to WiLS with a great volume discount for new purchases of eBook collections. WiLS members can take advantage of 10 – 20% off of the already reduced eBook prices available via WiLS.

The more you buy, the more you save!

Buy 1 – 3 subject collections to get 10% off
Buy 4 – 6 subject collections to get 15% off
But 7 or more subject collections to get 20% off

These discounts apply to new purchases (not renewals) and can apply to Contemporary or Archive Springer Nature eBooks. As with all Springer Nature eBooks, these are perpetual access, unlimited users, DRM-free purchases.

Contact Jeff Brunner () to get a price quote today!

Mar 15

Webinar: Shared Collections for Academic Libraries

Last week, dozens of academic library members responded to our survey about interest in a shared e-book collection. One potential partner on a shared ebook collection is OverDrive. Please join us for a free webinar from OverDrive exclusively for WiLS academic library members.

During this presentation, Rob Rando and Jeff Brunner will go over the ins-and-outs of the how OverDrive is supporting academic library partners with a product walkthrough. Additionally, we will go over exactly how a shared collection would work for WiLS academic library members. This presentation will include a scope of the collection, pricing details, and selection models.

Finally, we will share how consortium members will be able to provide a fantastic library experience to their students while saving on cost through resource sharing. We’re really excited about the prospect of building a robust shared ebook collection with our academic library members, so please register to attend the webinar!

Meeting Details
Date: Thursday, March 29, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Central
Duration: 45 Minutes
Hosts: Rob Rando & Jeff Brunner

Mar 6

EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative’s 2018 Key Issues in Teaching and Learning

Each year since 2011, ELI has surveyed those involved with teaching and learning in higher education to take the pulse of the group about what’s most exciting, pressing, consequential, and relevant. Looking at the ELI Key Issues over time shows which areas hold our attention and time year after year, and it shines a spotlight on issues that rise sharply on the list or fall down the ranking.

In January, they released an easy-to-read summary of the top seven issues that they identified in higher ed teaching and learning. We found the summary to be concise (two pages) and insightful. It’s definitely worth a read!

Feb 23

Infobase Product Trials

WiLS vendor partner, Infobase is offering free trial access to a variety of products. Give them a try today and see how they’d fit into your collection!

Bloom’s
www.infobase.com/m1268a

Issues & Controversies
www.infobase.com/m1266a

Today’s Science
www.infobase.com/m1269a

Discount pricing is available for any of these resources! Just contact Jeff Brunner ().

Feb 6

SSCS Conference – Call for Proposals

Planning for the 2018 WLA Support Staff and Circulation Services (SSCS) One-Day Professional Development Conference is in full swing! The conference will be held Thursday, May 24th, 2018 on the picturesque campus of UW-Baraboo.

The conference planning committee is now accepting proposals and recommendations for presentations, panels and workshops. Suggested topics include but are not limited to: technology, managing difficult patrons, training student workers, bringing the library outside, community partnerships, bridging the generational divide, stress reducers, etc. What is it that makes your library shine? Successful presentations should be approximately 45 minutes, include 10-15 minutes of question and answer, showcase effective and innovative practices, and be applicable to many types of libraries.

Presenters should fill out the online registration form by Friday, April 6th, 2018. Presenters will be notified of acceptance by April 13th at the latest.

Jan 19

Great Savings on African-American History Database!

In celebration of Black History Month, Infobase is offering a great deal on their African-American History Online database. From now until February 28th, WiLS members can get this excellent resource for 35% off of the list price.

African-American History Online offers a fresh way to explore the full spectrum of African-American history and culture. Users can start their investigation of a topic with a video or slideshow overview, use the key content called out on the home page to find an entryway into the database, or dig deep into an era through the Topic Centers. Read more

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