WPLC: Wisconsin Public Library Consortium
The Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC), which comprises all public libraries in Wisconsin, was formed in 2001 so library systems could partner on projects that move libraries forward through experimentation and research and development. The main and most popular service the WPLC has developed is Wisconsin’s Digital Library, which is available to every Wisconsin resident who holds a public library card. The digital library provides access for library patrons to digital audio and ebooks as well as other e-content on a wide range of subjects.
The WPLC also recognizes the importance of technology-related collaborations. The consortium has dedicated committees established to foster, maintain, and provide a governance structure for these collaborative technology projects.
WiLS provides the following services to WPLC and its members:
- Fiscal sponsorship
- Governance support
- Meeting management
- Shared collection development
- Project management
- Marketing and communications
- Research
- Building relationships and acting as liaison with peer organizations and vendors
Recent or Current Projects
Visit the WPLC website to see current projects.
Presentations and Publications
#UniteAgainstBookBans: Advocate for your community’s right to read, Digipalooza 2023
The (Re)Evolution of the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium, WAPL 2023
WPLC and OverDrive 101, HootCon 2023
Committees and Initiatives, and Data, Oh My! WAPL 2021
WPLC Data Review, September 2019 WPLC Roundtable Webinar
The WPLC: It’s more than just OverDrive! WAPL 2019
