Public libraries

Nov 16

New WiLS Vendor Partner: Backstage Library Works

WiLS is pleased to announce our newest vendor partner, Backstage Library Works!

Backstage provides cost-effective professional services backed by a lifetime quality guarantee. Describe, preserve, and facilitate access to your collections with Backstage cataloging, authority control, digitization, microfilm, reclassification, and on-site RFID tagging services.

To find out how Backstage can help with your project, visit them online at http://www.bslw.com, call 1.800.288.1265, or email .

Be sure to mention you are a WiLS member to receive a 5% discount on available services!

Jul 17

WiLS New Vendor Partner: c.Cal Design

WiLS is pleased to announce a new direct order agreement with art programming provider c.Cal Design! WiLS Cooperative Purchasing members receive a 10% discount on services. Read more

Jul 6

ProQuest Seeks Your Input

ProQuest is seeking your input on how researchers, students and public library patrons use news and newspaper resources in their research. This valuable input will help guide strategic initiatives at ProQuest regarding their news and newspaper products.

Everyone who participates will be entered to win an Apple Watch!

Offer your input on the subject by filling out this very brief questionnaire (8 questions) at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PQnewssurvey, now through Friday, July 10th.

Thank you for your time!

Mar 3

Register for Updating Library Spaces – A Learning Day

Are you planning for, or in the process of, updating your library space? Are you moving into a new space or renovating your library? Learn more and connect with colleagues who are on the same path!

WiLS, in conjunction with the McIntosh Memorial Library in Viroqua, the Soldiers Grove Public Library, and Engberg Anderson, invite you attend a single-day workshop to learn about the process of building or renovating library spaces. We’ll tour both libraries, share our stories and experiences, and hear from architects about the design, planning, and construction processes.

When: Tuesday, April 7th, at 9:00am

Where: We’ll meet at the Rooted Spoon in Viroqua, and travel to Soldiers Grove for the afternoon. Transportation between the two locations is not provided. Please indicate on the registration form if you’re interested in carpooling and we’ll try to connect to others looking for a driving buddy.

Cost: $40 (breakfast and lunch are included)

Register

Space is limited, so don’t wait to register!

Read more about this event, including route maps, speaker bios, and an agenda.

Questions? Contact Andrea Coffin at or 414-979-9457.

Feb 26

New digital projects from East Troy and Mineral Point

Two Recollection Wisconsin contributors — East Troy Lions Public Library and Mineral Point Public Library — recently completed their first projects to digitize local historical resources. Both projects were made possible through Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Read more

Feb 26

MyWiLS Training Webinar and Q&A Session

WiLS is pleased to announce that MyWiLS is now ready to use! MyWiLS is the online subscription management portal for the WiLS Cooperative Purchasing Program. Check it out here!

Current WiLS Cooperative Purchasing Program members should have received a username and password via email, along with documentation on how to use MyWiLS. If you didn’t receive that information, please contact Coop Info at . Read more

Feb 23

Annual Interlibary Loan Meeting – 2015

Photo Credit: Heidi Elliot

Calling all Interlibrary Loan Staff!

Join your colleagues in Madison, WI for the 2015 Interlibrary Loan Meeting brought to you by Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning & WiLS! This meeting is a great opportunity for ILL staff from around Wisconsin to come together and talk, learn and network as a group. We’ll be joined by Occam’s Reader, Minitex, OCLC and many of your colleagues!

See the WiLS and RL&LL ILL Meeting site for more information about the meeting and a full agenda. Register for the meeting here.

We think it’s going to be a great meeting and we’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Feb 13

Madison Public Library’s Molly Warren Spreads the Word About Wisconsin’s Digital Library

Molly Warren, Reference Librarian and Collection Development Coordinator at Madison Public Library and News Partner for CW57, told the whole wide world about how great Wisconsin’s Digital Library is! And you don’t even need a credit card….

Feb 2

Digital Collections Patron Survey

The WPLC Steering Digital Collection Work Group has initiated a survey of patrons to gather input for future directions for the Wisconsin’s Digital Library collection. The survey began this morning and will be open through February 16th. It can be found at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/wplcpatronsurvey Read more

Dec 12

Call for 2015 WiLS/RL&LL Interlibrary Loan Meeting Presentations

The ILL Meeting Planning Committee invites proposals for 45-minute breakout sessions for the 2015 WiLS/RL&LL ILL Meeting on April 1^st, 2015 in Madison, WI. Read more

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