Libraries and cultural organizations are powerful institutions in their communities and make a powerful partner for solving big problems. Our access to information, our ability to distinguish good information from bad, our ability to educate, our community networks, and the trust we’ve built with patrons and partners are critical assets we bring to… READ MORE
Category: Member News
Strategic Planning in Action: Waukesha Public Library
A strategic plan engages your community, helps with decision-making, communicates the priorities of your organization and the community it serves, and sets measurable goals. Over the past decade, WiLS’ Consulting Services team has provided dozens of public libraries, library systems, academic partners, and cultural organizations with strategic planning services – from targeted survey support to… READ MORE
Presenting the 2024 Ideas to Action Fund Recipients!
We are very excited to share the awardees for this year’s Ideas to Action Fund! The WiLS Board and staff had very hard decisions to make, sifting through intriguing and important ideas proposed by a record-breaking 53 public, academic, and K12 libraries as well as cultural and tribal organizations. We are honored to see the… READ MORE
Meet the New Members of the WiLS Board
We are excited to introduce the newest members of the WiLS Board! We are grateful that they are willing to share their valuable insights and time with us so we can provide top-notch service to our members. WiLS members are also welcome to attend virtual meetings of the Board. Upcoming meeting dates are: Monday, December 9th,… READ MORE
Ideas to Action Fund 2023: Bringing Our History to Life
This update on this WiLS 2023 Ideas to Action Fund project, Bringing Our History to Life, is provided by Marci Meyer, Clear Lake School District Librarian. “We have such a great museum but nobody knows what’s in there.” That is what went through my mind when I decided to apply for the WiLS Ideas to… READ MORE