WiLS

Jan 7

Upcoming ProQuest Downtime

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

ProQuest platform (search.proquest.com)
ProQuest Congressional (congressional.proquest.com)
ProQuest Dialog (search.proquest.com/professional)
Chadwyck-Healey databases (full list available here)
CultureGrams
eLibrary (all editions)
ProQuest Digital Microfilm
ProQuest Obituaries
ProQuest Research Companion
SIRS (all editions)

Dissertation dissemination

ProQuest/UMI ETD Administrator

Reference management/Research support tools

RefWorks
COS Funding Opportunities
COS Scholar Universe

Bibliographic and catalog enrichment resources

Books in Print®
LibraryThing for Libraries™
Resources for College Libraries

Bowker

My Identifiers
TitlePage
SAN (Standard Address Number)

Dec 18

Free Art Books! Art Resources Transfer Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program

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

Dec 14

WiLS December 2015 Member Interview: John Pollitz

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 John Pollitz, Director of Libraries at UW-Eau Claire and current WLA President. Read more

Dec 14

WiLS December 2015 Vendor Partner Interview: Ron Maas, StarWalk Kids Media

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 Ron Maas, National Director of Customer Experience at StarWalk Kids Media, a Gold WiLS Vendor Partner! Read more

Dec 9

Reprints Desk Academic Document Delivery Service Webinar

Wils member libraries can save on Document Delivery charges by using Reprints Desk’s A-Z Academic Document Delivery Service. To find out more about Article Galaxy’s collection of journal articles with special copyright royalty rates, and to see how the platform can streamline article acquisition workflows directly and through integrations with systems such as ILLiad, Odyssey and RapidILL, plan to attend an informational webinar on Thursday, December 17th at 1p.m.

During this 30-minute webinar, Reprints Desk will introduce Article Galaxy’s collection of journal articles with special copyright royalty rates and demonstrate how their platform streamlines article acquisition workflows both directly and through integrations with systems such as ILLiad, Odyssey and RapidILL.

For more information about Reprints Desk, please contact Tony Landolt, Reprints Desk Sales Executive, by email at , or via phone at 510-303-3231.

Webinar Details:
WiLS-Reprints Desk
Thursday, December 17, 2015
1:00 PM Central

Webex Link
Meeting number: 800 038 079
Meeting password: Packers

Join by phone
1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Access code: 800 038 079

Dec 3

Maximizing Your Electronic Resources – Results from WiLS 2015 Regional Meetings

Thank you so much for attending one (or more!) of our Regional meetings in 2015. We had a great time meeting all of you and talking about “Maximizing the Value of Your Electronic Resources”!

As promised, we’ve written up a summary of all of the suggestions made by all of the attendees at all of the meetings. We heard some great ideas and we’re really excited to share them more broadly.

Thanks again for attending!

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!

Nov 16

WiLS November 2015 Vendor Partner Interview: Julia Ellingwood, Flocabulary

At WiLS, we want to bring valuable information to our library partners, including information about the missions and big ideas of the vendors and publishers they may already do business with. Each month, WiLS will interview a partner in order to bridge the gap and open the door to valuable collaborations. This month, we are delighted to share insights from WiLS’ Gold Vendor Partner Julia Ellingwood, Account Manager with Flocabulary.

WiLS November 2015 Member Interview: Krista Ross, Southwest Wisconsin Library System

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 Krista Ross, Director of the Southwest Wisconsin Library System. Read more

Nov 10

Cat Flinging Was Fun

Thank you to those who attended the 2nd Annual Fall Classic: The Library Games at WLA last week! There are some pretty fantastic pictures on Facebook. Feel free to tag yourself!

The answers to the trivia are here. We tried to make it hard, but you were too smart.

We look forward to seeing you again next year for the 3rd Annual Fall Classic!