WiLSWorld 2014 Registration Is Now Open
Register today for WiLSWorld 2014, July 29th-30th at the Pyle Center in Madison!
May 30
May 21
Vote Now in the WiLS Board Elections
The WiLS board is one of the ways that we receive feedback from our members, and we greatly value the perspectives of and conversations with our board representatives. Elections are being held for two seats:
May 19
WiLS May 2014 Member Interview: Gretel Stock-Kupperman, Director of Library and Instructional Design Services at Viterbo University
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 Gretel Stock-Kupperman, Director of Library and Instructional Design Services at Viterbo University. Read more
May 14
Finals @ Your Library
As graduation nears, academic libraries around the state have done a bunch of interesting things to keep their students focused and sane, in addition to providing extra staffing and staying open late. Here are some highlights: Read more
May 12
2014 U.S. Digital Future in Focus
Internet technology company comScore measures what people do as they navigate the digital world. Recently, they released a report documenting the profound changes in digital media usage in the US in 2013, and what those changes mean for the year ahead. What are the implications for your library? Read the report.
May 5
WiLS May 2014 Vendor Partner Interview: Dave Stout, bepress Digital Commons Services
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 will interview 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 Dave Stout, Sales Director of bepress Digital Commons Services. Read more
May 1
Upper Midwest Digital Collections Conference – August 18-19
Join us in Minneapolis for the first-ever Upper Midwest Digital Collections Conference, August 18-19 at the University of St. Thomas. WiLS is thrilled to be jointly organizing this conference with Minitex. OCLC is providing sponsorship, as the conference will include a Northern CONTENTdm Users Group Meeting on August 18 followed by a more general “all things digital” day on August 19. Read more
May 1
WiLS Wonders for May, 2014: Accessible Libraries
WiLS – and WiLS members – totally want to know what you’re doing. Each month, we’ll be sending out short surveys asking you one (maybe two) very specific questions. Answers are public (as Google form responses) so we can all read about the amazing things you are doing and tell the world about them.
For May, WiLS wonders what you are doing to make your library as accessible as possible to all users. Let us know! Or, click here if you’d just like to see the responses.
Apr 29
Ahoy! Beloit Public Library Celebrates Five Years
Beloit’s much-loved Public Library recently celebrated it’s 5th year at sea. By all accounts it were a jolly shindig. The Treasure Island themed Bash took place on Saturday, April 26th. The party featured pirate-themed costumes and decorations, and by the looks of it, libations aplenty.
Check them out on Facebook for more pictures of the event.
The library also posted someimpressive numbers to mark the quinquennial (seriously, that’s a word).
- 1,420,920 people walk through the front doors
- 2,560,557 items were checked out
- 67,152 people attended library programs
- 279,426 people used the Internet computers
- 20,221 hours were volunteered
WiLS extends a heartfelt “YARRR!” in congratulations. Here’s to many more years!
Apr 21
WiLS April 2014 Member Interview: Paula Kiely, Milwaukee Public Library
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 excited to get the perspective of Paula Kiely, Director of the Milwaukee Public Library. Read more
