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Mar 16

Springer Nature eBook Volume Level Discount

Springer Nature has come to WiLS with a great volume discount for new purchases of eBook collections. WiLS members can take advantage of 10 – 20% off of the already reduced eBook prices available via WiLS.

The more you buy, the more you save!

  • Buy 1 – 3 subject collections to get 10% off
  • Buy 4 – 6 subject collections to get 15% off
  • But 7 or more subject collections to get 20% off

These discounts apply to new purchases (not renewals) and can apply to Contemporary or Archive Springer Nature eBooks. As with all Springer Nature eBooks, these are perpetual access, unlimited users, DRM-free purchases.

Contact Jeff Brunner () to get a price quote today!

Mar 15

Webinar: Shared Collections for Academic Libraries

Last week, dozens of academic library members responded to our survey about interest in a shared e-book collection. One potential partner on a shared ebook collection is OverDrive. Please join us for a free webinar from OverDrive exclusively for WiLS academic library members.

During this presentation, Rob Rando and Jeff Brunner will go over the ins-and-outs of the how OverDrive is supporting academic library partners with a product walkthrough. Additionally, we will go over exactly how a shared collection would work for WiLS academic library members. This presentation will include a scope of the collection, pricing details, and selection models.

Finally, we will share how consortium members will be able to provide a fantastic library experience to their students while saving on cost through resource sharing. We’re really excited about the prospect of building a robust shared ebook collection with our academic library members, so please register to attend the webinar!

Meeting Details
Date: Thursday, March 29, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM Central
Duration: 45 Minutes
Hosts: Rob Rando & Jeff Brunner

Mar 8

2019 Federal Budget Call to Action

This week “Dear Appropriator” letters have started to circulate in the House, asking Representatives to preserve at least $210 million in federal library funding. One letter asks members of the House Appropriations Committee to fully fund the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and the second does the same for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program. Read more

Mar 1

WiLS Wonders: Fines Edition

At February’s Membership Meeting, many of our members reported that they were removing barriers to their libraries by reducing or eliminating fines. WiLS wonders, are you reconsidering your approach to overdue materials? If so, what are you thinking about or doing? Tell us and read what others have said here!

Mar 1

Library Journal Diversity and Cultural Competency Training

Do you want to ensure that your library’s collections are Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive – and Well-Read? Do you want to become a more culturally literate librarian and a more effective advocate for your community? Read more

Mar 1

Indianhead Federated Library System Workshops

Indianhead Federated Library System (IFLS) has two workshops coming up–offered twice in different locations. All are welcome! Please register by March 30. Read more

Feb 24

New SAGE product – Data-Planet

WiLS vendor-partner SAGE is excited to offer a new product: Data-Planet.

Data-Planet, now part of the SAGE suite of statistical databases, is the largest single repository of harmonized and structured statistical data available to libraries. With this dynamic tool, users can scan and search the contents of billions of datasets, compare and contrast variables of interest, and create customized views in tables, maps, rankings, and charts.  These vast amounts of data are easy to find through a single point of access and easy to analyze with robust search, visualization and analysis tools. Read more

Feb 23

Infobase Product Trials

WiLS vendor partner, Infobase is offering free trial access to a variety of products. Give them a try today and see how they’d fit into your collection!

Bloom’s
www.infobase.com/m1268a

Issues & Controversies
www.infobase.com/m1266a

Today’s Science
www.infobase.com/m1269a

Discount pricing is available for any of these resources!  Just contact Jeff Brunner ().

Feb 19

Advocacy Alert: Federal Library Funding

Last week, the White House released its budget proposal for FY2019 with a proposed significant cut to federal library funding. The administration’s budget proposal eliminates the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and eliminates the $27 million Innovative Approaches to Literacy program administered by the Department of Education. Read more

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