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Jan 5

Special Pricing for Library Automation Technologies qkClean (PC-Germ-Guard)

WiLS order direct vendor,  Library Automation Technologies, Inc. is excited to introduce a new product to cooperative purchasing members.  LAT extends a 15% discount on all qkClean (PC-Germ-Guard) purchases made in the first two quarters of 2021 (Jan through June).

qkClean is a computer-controlled dispenser that prevents the use of the computer until “hands cleaning/sanitization” is performed by the user.  It eliminates “choice” and makes hand sanitization a requirement for anyone who wants to use the computer; otherwise, the computer remains locked.

The dispenser can be refilled with any liquid hand sanitizer or soap.  qkClean system includes a free secure portal that alerts administration when a refill is required and also logs and keeps track of the usage for reporting and analysis.

The qkClean™ device can be used anywhere where shared computer usage is prevalent such as patron computer stations and OPACs.   Here is a quick video that shows how it works.

Besides promoting good habits, qkClean™ deployment proactively assures a safe and healthy environment.

More information, pictures, and videos can be viewed at www.qkClean.com. To place an order, please see: https://sprinkles.wils.org/services/cooperative-purchasing/library-automation-technologies/

LAT’s COVID Road to Recovery program offers an additional 10% discount off any product already on their Consortium Discount Schedule for purchases made between now and June 30, 2021. That’s 10% above and beyond the already reduced prices as listed in the attached LAT discount schedule!

WiLS Cooperative Purchasing members should mention the WiLS qkClean 15% discount and /or the Road to Recovery discount when they inquire or order.

 

Nov 10

PowerNotes Webinar December 3rd, 2020

WiLS vendor partner PowerNotes will be hosting a webinar on Thursday December 3rd, 2020: “PowerNotes: Maximizing your library resources and improving digital learning.” A major focus of this presentation will be on their new features designed for remote instruction and online learning. Specifically, Sharing, Collaboration, and Early Feedback features.

PowerNotes addresses 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.

Learn how PowerNotes can:
• Increase the accessibility of your databases with integrated OCR
• Improve reading comprehension and retention in the digital environment
• Prevent unintentional plagiarism
• Enable students to gather, annotate, and save content and citation information efficiently
• Put students in the best position to write by providing an efficient organizational framework
• Provide instructors and librarians with visibility into the students’ research process

WiLS has secured special pricing from PowerNotes for its members. Free trials or short term pilots are available. Contact or WiLS for more information.

To learn more, please join us for a 45-minute webinar:
Higher Education – Thursday, December 3 at 12:00pm – 1:00pm CST
K-12 – Thursday, December 3 at 3:00pm – 4:00pm CST

Follow the link to register – REGISTER HERE

For more information – Learn more about PowerNotes

Oct 10

Statista Web Demo November 10th, 2020

WiLS vendor partner Statista will be hosting demonstration of their fantastic statistics and facts portal. Join us to learn how this resource can benefit your patrons whatever type of library you may be. See session details below:

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Sep 17

Academic Cooperative Purchasing Service New Subscriptions Managed for Free

We are excited to share that WiLS will manage any new subscription or purchase for academic library cooperative purchasing members for free! Get those direct subscriptions off your plate and let us take care of them.

As part of our effort to achieve a business model that better meets the needs of members and better reflects WiLS organizational values, per-subscription WiLS service fees are waived for new subscriptions going forward. This applies to any purchases or subscriptions you’d like WiLS to manage. If the vendor is already a WiLS vendor partner, your subscription will be handled just like any other; WiLS will manage pricing requests and negotiations, renewal information will be available in MyWiLS, and you can receive your invoice at the time that’s best for you. If the vendor is not a WiLS partner, simply forward us your bill with the date you’d like to be invoiced and we’ll take care of it!

This is the first phase of our process to change how we charge for cooperative purchasing services. The second phase, beginning in July 2021, will shift all per-subscription service fees to a single flat annual membership fee. This change will not only disentangle our fees for cooperative purchasing service from what vendors charge for products, but it will result in greater time savings, cost savings, and predictability for our members.

Interested in moving some subscriptions into WiLS’ care? Contact us with questions, or just send along your subscription invoices, to !

Aug 15

Statista Web Demo September 15th, 2020

WiLS vendor partner Statista will be hosting demonstration of their fantastic statistics and facts portal. Join us to learn how this resource can benefit your patrons whatever type of library you may be. See session details below:

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Jun 2

New Vendor Partner: Medcom

We are excited to share that we have just finalized a partnership with Medcom!

Medcom Inc. is a leading producer and distributor of nursing education video programs. Read more

May 16

Statista Web Demo June 16th, 2020

WiLS vendor partner Statista will be hosting demonstration of their fantastic statistics and facts portal. Join us to learn how this resource can benefit your patrons whatever type of library you may be. See session details below:

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