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Posts from the ‘K12 libraries’ Category
Jan 17
Jan 13
WLA Paralibrarian of the Year Award
The Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) Paralibrarian of the Year Award, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of Information Studies, recognizes the essential role of paralibrarians, including all library support staff who do not currently have an MLIS, in providing excellent library service in Wisconsin. This award places special emphasis on efforts to further the role of paralibrarians and library support staff in the library profession. The award winner will have the opportunity to receive an optional scholarship to complete either a bachelor’s of science or master’s degree in information science. Both degrees can be completed online, onsite, or in a hybrid format. Apply by February 1st
Dec 12
Thoughts from regional meetings
Read the summary from our regional meetings!
Earlier in the fall, libraries around the state got together for six regional meetings. We laughed, we cried, we talked about successes and challenges. Read more
Nov 22
Update your Population / Enrollment Numbers and IP Information
Dearest Members – It’s that time of year again! You all thought about turkey, didn’t you? No, a different time of year. Please take a few moments to update your population/enrollment numbers and IP address with us so we can continue to provide the best service we possibly can.
Click here to update your FTE / Enrollment/ Population Served
Click here to update your IP Addresses
Yours in gravy and pumpkin pie,
The WiLS Team
Nov 20
Member News: Val Edwards of Monona Grove HS renames AASL Newspaper, Launch Pad
Congratulations to Val Edwards, IMC Director at Monona Grove High School, who won the AASL newspaper naming contest. Read more
Nov 12
Spring SLIS Online Continuing Ed Courses
SLIS has released the online courses it will be offering for Spring 2014, and it’s a lively and interesting mix with material useful to librarians in all types of libraries. Some highlights include:
The Spring Grant Writing Workshops Series – This three-part series is designed specifically for library staff and students will help new and experienced grant writers alike brainstorm, polish, and submit grant proposals.
Project Management for Librarians – This course is designed to help library staff understand and manage the life cycle of projects, large and small, going on at their library.
Digital Asset Management – Aiming to help you deal with your digital “stuff,” this course will lead you through a systematic process of finding, inventorying, assessing, describing, and managing your library’s or archive’s digital objects.
Get Your Ducks in a Row: Disaster Planning – Don’t be caught off guard! This course will help you identify the information your library needs to have on hand, develop a simple disaster plan, and devise a strategy to keep the plan current.
Working Successfully with Your Library Board – Building a successful, supportive, and honest relationship with your library board is a crucial factor in the success of your library and its projects. This course will teach you the ways you can foster a positive relationship with your board.
Nov 5
BadgerLearn Pro – Because You’re a Pro!
BadgerLearn has expanded its family to include another training portal, BadgerLearn Pro!
The new BadgerLearn Pro website (http://badgerlearnpro.dpi.wi.gov) will provide continuing education opportunities specifically for Wisconsin library professionals:
- Training materials produced by the Wisconsin Library Systems
- Videos, webinars, and guides to the Affordable Healthcare Act
- Websites, webinars, and videos about cataloging books and digital resources
- Workshop presentation slides about reference interview skills
BadgerLearn Pro is a joint project under active development by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning (RL&LL), WiLS, and the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC).
Nov 5
We’re looking for experts!
WiLS is happy to announce that we are now recruiting experts for our “Experts Connection” service. We’re looking for smart, talented people in the Wisconsin library community that are interested in sharing their knowledge and expertise with others for paid projects.
Oct 16
Mango Premiere
Mango Languages is launching an innovative new product that teaches language skills using popular films. Learn more about Mango Premiere here: http://www.mangolanguages.com/mango-premiere/libraries
As part of the launch of this new product, Mango is making a special offer to new subscribers. Any library that purchases the original Mango Languages product before December 31, 2013, will receive access to the first 20 Mango Premiere films free. Contact WiLS today for pricing on Mango Languages!
Oct 16
The Internet Is Important to Everyone – Digital Inclusion Infographic
The Internet Is Important To Everyone, an infographic developed by OCLC’s WebJunction, aims to bring attention to the impact broadband has on our lives, our health, our government, our jobs, and our education while considering who among us does not use the internet and who does not have home broadband access.
