WiLS

Oct 30

Reminder: Lean Library Webinar on 10/31

Please join us for a webinar demo of the innovative new Lean Library browser extension. This webinar is hosted by WiLS to showcase Lean Library, a web browser extension that helps put libraries back into the users’ workflow.

In this Webinar, you will learn:

The history of Lean Library
How Lean Library works
User privacy and security

Here’s a video snippet what Lean Library is.

Date: October 31, 2018
Time: 10.00 am (US TIME)
Presented by: Lean Library

Please follow this link to attend: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/393287381
Access Code: 393-287-381

If you cannot make the webinar but would like to learn more about Lean Library, please contact to make another appointment.

We are looking forward to showing you the Lean Library browser extension!

Oct 26

Follow Up: Two Great Webinars from Cambridge University Press

We had a couple of great demonstrations from Cambridge University Press! We learned all about Cambridge Companions and Cambridge Histories. Recordings of both sessions are linked below! For more information, demos, trials or quotes, please reach out to Jeff Brunner or Julie Carlson! Read more

Oct 22

Call for Proposals: 2019 “E”ffordability Summit

The “E”fforability Summit Planning Committee, has sent out a Call for Presentations for the 2019 “E”ffordability Summit: Be The Change. Please be a part of the movement and consider submitting a presentation proposal.

The 2019 Summit will be held at UW-Stout in Menomonie, WI on Wednesday, March 27^th and Thursday March 28^th.

They are excited to announce two great keynote speakers, OER Advocates Rajiv Jhangiani of Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Robin DeRosa of Plymouth State University. Rajiv and Robin will be giving a collaborative keynote on both days of the Summit. The 2019 Summit website will go live on November 1^st, 2018 and registration will be open. Visit:https://effordabilitysummit2019.jimdo.com/

Please register early, as they are expecting an even better turnout for the Summit than last year.

If you are interested in submitting a presentation proposal, please see this word document and use this link to submit: https://uwstout.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7VBNG0aOdS9tANv

Presentation proposals will be due on Monday, December 3^rd. The presentation link is currently active.

If you have any questions about the proposal process please contact Cory Whipkey,

If you are a vendor/organization interested in sponsoring the 2019 Summit, please contact Cory Mitchell,

Oct 19

Symptom Media Trial

A number of our members have expressed interest in Symptom Media films for mental health education and training.

From today through 11/1/2018, all MyWiLS subscribers may access the following collections: Read more

Oct 19

In Case You Missed It: Global Regulation Demo

In case you missed it, Sean Goltz from Global-Regulation.com gave us a fantastic overview of that great resource last week. We recorded it so you can learn all about it even if you weren’t there. Check it out! If you’re interested in more information, a quote or a trial, contact Jeff Brunner ()

Oct 18

WiLS October 2018 Member Interview: Kris McCoy, Mineral Point School District

One of our greatest joys at WiLS is hearing our members tell the stories of the big and important work they are doing – interesting new projects or initiatives, or even interesting and new approaches to old projects. And, in addition to hearing about it, it makes us even happier when we can share those stories with other members. Each month, WiLS is proud to feature an interview with one of our library members. This month, we interview Kris McCoy, Instructional Technology and Information Specialist for Mineral Point School District and WiLS Board Member representing K12 libraries!

Recording: Safari Webinar from ProQuest

On November 9th, Bill Shwarting from ProQuest an excellent demonstration of the new, updated version of Safari: the O’Reilly Learning Platform for Higher Education. Learn more about the platform and check out the recording below!

Advocacy Alert: Museum and Library Services Act

Please email your Senators and your Representative and urge them to cosponsor the Museum and Library Services Act.

GlobalRegulation.com Demonstration Webinar

Join us for a fascinating informational demonstration of Global-Regulation. Global-Regulation is a unique resource that gathers and translates over 800,000 laws from 95 countries, making global laws and regulations accessible. It’s a great resource for students, faculty or anyone to gather information about legislation from all over the world. WiLS has a very reasonable consortial price available to all types of libraries.

Join us for the following session:
Global-Regulation.com Demo
Thu, Oct 11, 2018 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/781778637

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212

Access Code: 781-778-637

Oct 4

IMLS Funding Updates: Successes and Calls for Action

The ALA and libraries had several major wins in Washington recently, but we still need your help! Read more