In August 2026, after five years of exceptional service, WiLS Operations Assistant Nick Smith will strike out for new adventures in the Twin Cities. We are endlessly grateful for those years, and he will be sorely missed. We are a better organization because of his work. In his own words below, Nick shares a reflection… READ MORE
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Indigenizing Information Institutions: Discounted Webinar Series from UW-Madison iSchool for WiLS Members
WiLS is proud to continue to partner with the UW-Madison Information School to bring our members valuable learning opportunities at a discounted price. This upcoming webinar series, Indigenizing Information Institutions, bridges the gap between traditional library and information practices and Indigenous ways of knowing. What does it look like to truly Indigenize the structures of… READ MORE
WiLS Community Survey 2026: What We Learned
At WiLS, it’s important to us that we are respectful of our members’ time. It’s a notion embedded in our mission and our values, and it’s a critical consideration of any service or project we develop. We know there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get done what we all want to get… READ MORE
Discounted Internet Librarian Connect 2026 Registration for WiLS Members
A treat for WiLS members! Members of WiLS can receive discounted registration for the Internet Librarian Connect Conference, being held virtually on October 27-29. Use code 26WILS to receive your $100 discount when you register to attend. Let us know at information@wils.org if you have any questions…. READ MORE
The WiLS 2026 Ideas to Action Fund Application Period is Open
The application period for the 2026 WiLS Ideas to Action Fund is closed. Please check back again in April 2027 for another opportunity to apply! The WiLS Ideas to Action Fund application period is open! Through this fund, WiLS provides grants of up to $5,000 so libraries and cultural organizations can bring their project ideas to life. We… READ MORE