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Sep 13

What’s up at WiscNet? Learning opportunity

WiscNet is hosting a “What’s up at WiscNet?” session next Thursday.  We know the developments at WiscNet are critical to many of our members, so we wanted to share this information with all of you, from John Pederson:

Hello everybody! A number of folks are asking when the final installment of “What the FAQ WiscNet?” will roll out. Thursday, September 19th, 10:00am. I’m hosting a Google Hangout next week that will both recap where we’ve been [Part #1], [Part #2] and address the most recent developments regarding WiscNet. I know many of you are either coming back off summer break or rebounding from the craziness surrounding teachers and students coming back to school. This will be an excellent chance to catch up on what you need to know about the recent past, present, and future status of WiscNet and the aftermath of another legislative budget session late last spring.

What’s Up at WiscNet? The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Thursday, September 19, 2013 – 10:00am – 11:00am
Google Hangout We’ll be online around 9:45am.

 

Sep 12

Fall Online Courses from SLIS Continuing Education

UW-Madison’s School of Library and Information Studies has a number of interesting online courses for continuing education.  Here are some highlights:

RDA: What you need to know (1.8 CEUs/18 LEUs)
September 23 – November 1

As RDA is implemented, catalogers will want to be prepared to use this new standard. This course will provide an introduction to the underlying principles and fundamentals of RDA. 

 “There’s a Policy for That!”:  Public Policies for Public Libraries (1.6 CEUs/16 LEUs)
October 14 – November 15

Policies establish a framework on which to build smooth and efficient library operations.  Carefully crafted policies provide consistency for patrons and staff, promote equitable access, help to resolve misunderstandings, reduce incidents of conflict and help to protect from litigation.

American Indians @ Your Library: Improving Collections and Exploring Outreach (1.4 CEUs/14 LEUs)
October 28 – November 22

This four-week crash course will introduce some core concepts of American Indian studies; strategies for finding and evaluating youth literature, contemporary fiction, non-fiction, and websites; and a few tips to start you on an enriching lifelong path learning about––and working with––American Indian peoples. 

For the full listing of SLIS’ online fall courses, visit http://www.slis.wisc.edu/continueed.htm.

Sep 10

OCLC Updates – September 2013

OCLC has a number of new resources and events coming up:

Read more updates from OCLC here.

Sep 10

Free Genealogy Webinars for Librarians

The Wisconsin Historical Society is sponsoring a series of FREE webinars specifically tailored for public librarians. Interest in genealogy is growing, and these webinars will help librarians meet that growth with resources, research methods, services, and preparation.

The first two webinars focus on two of the most widely used genealogy websites, Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org. Your patrons are likely to know these the best, so become more familiar with these complex websites by signing up for our webinars on September 16th and September 18th.

The webinar on September 24th will discuss the genealogy collections and services found at the Wisconsin Historical Society, one of the top 5 genealogy collections in the country. Lastly, for more information, websites, and resources to send you off, join us for the final webinar in the series on September 30th.

To sign up for any or all of these sessions, email asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org. More information is available at http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/libraryarchives/classes/.

All sessions are scheduled for 1:00-2:30pm and will be led by Lori Bessler, Reference Librarian and Outreach Coordinator for the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Library-Archives.

Sep 6

Discounted ScienceDirect Articles Available to WiLS Members

Just in time for the Fall semester!

Tap into ScienceDirect‘s vast repository of knowledge on an as-needed basis. ScienceDirect ArticleChoice provides a flexible way to access the 11 million+ articles on the ScienceDirect platform. Pay only for the articles you need, when you need them.  WiLS has partnered with ScienceDirect to get a significant discount for it’s members.  WiLS institutions pay $19.50 per article; a savings of more than 30% under list price!

All article purchases already include royalty fees, so for that flat price you get instant, copyright compliant, content for your users.  WiLS will bill your institution quarterly only for the articles you’ve downloaded.

Contact Jeff () today to learn how you can take advantage of this great service!

Sep 6

Connect with Colleagues at a WiLS regional meeting!

Harness the collective knowledge of Wisconsin librarians by joining us for one of six regional community meetings hosted by WiLS!  Connect with colleagues from around your region to get perspective and advice on upcoming projects or current challenges.  Hear what others are doing to move their library service forward in spite of shrinking budgets.  Share your stories about interesting initiatives and collaborate with others on theirs.  These free events are open to anyone, of any library type…and your partner organizations, too.  There will probably be cookies!

There are six meetings around the state:

  • South Central – UW-Rock County (Janesville), Tuesday September 24th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm (WiLS host: Stef Morrill)
  • Northwest – Chippewa Valley Museum (Eau Claire), Monday September 30th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm (WiLS host: Emily Pfotenhauer)
  • Northeast – Nicolet College (Rhinelander), Thursday October 3rd, 1:00 – 4:00 pm (WiLS host: Andrea Coffin)
  • East Central – Fond du Lac Public Library (Fond du Lac), Monday October 7th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm (WiLS host: Bruce Smith)
  • Southeast — Carthage College (Kenosha), Wednesday October 9th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm (WiLS host: Jeff Brunner)
  • Southwest – Southwest Wisconsin Library System (Fennimore), Thursday October 10th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm (WiLS host: Sara Gold)

Click here to register for a meeting.

Details about each location will be sent out closer to the meeting date, and if you are interested in speaking to the group for three to five minutes regarding a topic of particular interest to you or the community, either indicate that on your registration form or contact the WiLS host for the session you are attending.  We hope to see you there!

Sep 4

WPLC Participates in OverDrive’s Big Library Read!

Here are a few details:
  • Title: Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth by Jane O’Connor (published April 2012)
  • Formats: eBook (Kindle [US only], OverDrive Read, EPUB) | Audiobook (MP3, WMA)
  • Lending model: Both the eBook and audiobook will be available for simultaneous use.
  • How does the program work?  The title(s) will be featured in a prominent location on the WPLC digital library website,  at no cost. All card holders can borrow the title(s) at any time during the program to participate in the Big Library Read (simultaneous use, no wait lists). The title(s) will expire at the end of the lending period and not at the end of the program.
  • When is the next Big Library Read?  The next Big Library Read will begin September 16 at 12 AM EST and run through September 30, 2013 at 12 AM EST.
  • What resources are available to promote the Big Library Read?  A marketing kit is available for Wisconsin public libraries to spread the word to your community and invite them to participate in the Big Library Read.  OverDrive will promote Big Library Read on the WPLC digital library website via a graphic and a link on the title details pages for more information about Big Library Read.

For all the details Click here

Sep 3

Steenbock Library celebrates Wisconsin’s food heritage

Wisconsin’s Rich Food Heritage
Friday, September 20, 2013

Steenbock Library at UW-Madison is celebrating Wisconsin’s wonderful food heritage with cookbooks, food tastings and a talk by a culinary historian Traci Nathans-Kelly. Food and eating satisfy more than nutrition; our culinary traditions reflect our culture and history. Cookbooks are shedding new light on women’s, local, and national history. Humble recipes hold hidden information about the lives of ordinary people as well as their churches, organizations and communities.

5:30–6:50 pm, Steenbock Library: Browse the 5,000-volume cookbook collection, watch cooking demos, sample foods, and learn about local food groups

7–8 pm, Ebling Symposium Center, Microbial Science Building:  Hear Traci Nathans-Kelly present “Porcupine Meatballs: Finding History in Community Cookbooks”

Co-hosted by Steenbock Library with special guests Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW), REAP Food Group, Food For Thought Festival, the GreenHouse Residential Learning Community, and Wisconsin Local Foods Journal.

More information about this event.

Sep 2

Member news: Celebrating the Todd Wehr Memorial Library

As we kick off a new academic year, celebrate the exciting new roles librarians are playing at the Todd Wehr Memorial Library on the Viterbo University campus.  Check out this excellent video, produced by OCLC.

Sep 1

Practical advice from real users of the new WorldShare ILL

OCLC has an upcoming webinar on WorldShare ILL that may be of interest to WiLS members:

Who’s Using WorldShare ILL Now? Practical advice from real users
In this webinar, four OCLC WorldShare® ILL users will share practical advice about completing a successful transition to the new service.

Date: September 5, 2013
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Register for this webinar here

 

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