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Feb 9

Upcoming Docuseek2 Content Webinars

WiLS vendor-partner, Docuseek2 will be hosting a series of information webinars which will be all about content! We hope that you will be able to join this presentation, covering the renowned documentary distributors and producers whose content they feature including Bullfrog Films, Icarus Films, and as of recently, The National Film Board of Canada. They’ll highlight some bestsellers, new releases, and classics available from these vendors and others.

You’ll also get to know the variety of subject areas they have particular depth in, from Anthropology to Sustainability, from Architecture to Healthcare, and everything in between. This presentation will be especially useful to subject specialists and library liaisons for creating subject guides, and for communicating with faculty that the films they use in their courses year after year are now available for streaming online. Faculty members themselves should feel encouraged to attend! They’ll also be giving you an exclusive sneak peek at over 20 new titles that are coming soon to Docuseek2. Be the first to find out what they are!

Webinar Dates and Times (click on a meeting below for details)
February 29th, 10:00 AM
Februrary 29th, 1:00 PM
March 1st, 11:00 AM
March 1st, 2:00 PM

Feb 1

Participate in Money Smart Week!

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

Lake Superior Libraries Symposium 2016: Call for Proposals

Our friends at Lake Superior Libraries Symposium (LSLS) are calling for breakout session proposals for their fifth annual conference, to be held on May 20, 2016 at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. Visit the LSLS site for more information or to submit a proposal by Thursday, March 17th. Presenters will be notified of acceptance in early April. Read more

Jan 27

Help EBSCO Develop the Right Apps for Your Library

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 20

New Resources from Rosen

Rosen is pleased to present Spotlight On Interactive eBook sets. Ignite student curiosity with 7 sets of books -built to support the C3 SS Framework, NGSS, and state standards. With a hands-on approach that inspires active learning, Spotlight On immerses students in science and social studies topics.

Sets include: Spotlight On Space Science, Spotlight On Ancient Civilizations (Egypt, Rome, and Greece), Spotlight On the 13 Colonies: Birth of a Nation, Spotlight On American History, Spotlight On Native Americans (Set 2 in January), and Spotlight On Immigration and Migration (coming January). Read more

Jan 19

WiLS 2016 Membership Meeting – At Your Desk!

Join us for WiLS’ very first virtual membership meeting! In order to accommodate all the varied and hectic schedules of our diverse membership, we have moved our membership meeting from WiLSWorld to a virtual meeting so it’s more convenient for you to participate. We hope you will be able to attend! Read more

Jan 19

New Vendor Partner: LibraryH3lp

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 18

WiLS January 2016 Vendor Partner Interview: Brenna Castagna, Britannica Digital Learning

At WiLS, we want to bring valuable information to our library partners, including information about the missions and big ideas of the vendors they may already do business with. Each month, WiLS interviews a vendor partner in order to bridge the gap and open the door to valuable collaborations. This month, we are delighted to share insights from Brenna Castagna, Territory Manager at Britannica Digital Learning, one of WiLS’ bronze vendor partners!
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Jan 18

WiLS January 2016 Member Interview: Steve Ohs

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 are very happy to share the insights of Steve Ohs, Administrator / Director at Lakeshores Library System.
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Jan 15

Discounted Rates Available for Computers in Libraries 2016 Conference

Thanks to our good friends over the border at Minitex, WiLS members can receive discounted registration for Computers in Libraries 2016!