Oct 18
Patronlink helps libraries identify potential patrons in addition to analyzing and gaining insights into current patrons. From the people who bring you, ReferenceUSA, Patronlink can help you visualize your service area to see your patrons and, more importantly, residents like your patrons who are not currently patrons. For a trial, please contact Sara Gold at
Jul 5
WiLS is very excited to present our first Good-WiLS Ambassador Report! Interlibrary Loan expert Josh Steans of UW-Stout attended the 25th Annual Minitex Interlibrary Loan meeting on May 10th. WiLS was able to sponsor his attendance and in return, he agreed to report back to our membership on everything that he learned there. Please join us for a fun and informative hour of ILL goodness!
Webinar details:
Time: July 26th, 2016 at 2:00 PM Central
Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/835736965
Audio Details: Using your microphone and speakers (VoIP) – a headset is recommended.
Or, call in using your telephone:
Dial +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 835-736-965
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting
Meeting ID: 835-736-965
Jun 21
You can’t put a price on experience. Or can you? With Data2, you’ll be impressed by innovative products and industry-recognized customer service. But in the end, it’s their experience that delivers bottom-line results for their customers. Why else would more than 8,000 libraries – including the Library of Congress – trust Data2 with their business? Soon WiLS members will be able to get discounted pricing on all Data2 products. Read more
Jun 20
Join Valueline Executive VP, Jason Wiseberg on Tuesday, June 21, 1:00 pm CST to see how the Value Line digital investment research platform can help your patrons enhance their profit-making potential while minimizing risk.
To register for the in-person webinar or to receive the archive please see this link
Mar 21
WiLS is pleased to announce a partnership with Boopsie for Libraries! Find out how Boopsie for Libraries can help attract and retain patrons for you here or access the informational webinar from December 2016 here.
Contact Sara Gold at with questions and use the WiLS price quote form for pricing.
Feb 1
Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Programming is unique to each state and is geared towards adults, teens, and children. Read more
Jan 27
EBSCO is offering an opportunity for libraries to have greater access and input in their application development through its Beta App Program! These apps are currently available to try in beta. Read more
Jan 19
WiLS is excited to announce a new partnership with LibraryH3lp! LibraryH3lp offers a fully featured customer service platform that supports live chat, email, text messaging and a knowledge base. Their services are very flexible. They interface easily with any CMS and LibGuides. They work easily with mobile apps, Facebook or even embed in EBSCO or Summon. The staff interface is web-based, using a browser, smartphone, tablet or your favorite Jabber client.
LibraryH3lp is already very inexpensive, but WiLS has negotiated a significant discount if we can assemble a group purchase of new business. If you’ve ever considered it, now is the time! Contact Jeff Brunner () to talk about pricing or to set up a trial today!
Jan 7
On January 16, 2016, ProQuest will be upgrading its systems infrastructure to improve performance, security, and overall reliability of your products. The window is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM Central Standard Time and will last for 8 hours.
During this time, access to the ProQuest products listed below will not be available, and users will be re-directed to a webpage explaining the scheduled maintenance:
Research databases
Dissertation dissemination
Reference management/Research support tools
Bibliographic and catalog enrichment resources
Bowker
Dec 18
Here is a fantastic opportunity for libraries to add art resources to your collection.
Art Resources Transfer’s Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program (D.U.C.) provides public schools and libraries with free books on contemporary art and culture. All public institutions who self-define as underserved are encouraged to create and account and place an order through the website. Read more
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