Presented by Kim Kiesewetter, Consultant and Data Analyst at WILS and Tim Drexler, Data Services Administrator, SCLS Register here Data can help libraries tell their stories, advocate, and make important decisions. The Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC) Data Dashboard, the SCLS Fast Facts, and the WPLC Data Use Toolkit are available to all public libraries… READ MORE
Category: Public Libraries
Build a Strategic Plan and a Supportive Network
Participate in the 2026-2027 Small Library Strategic Planning Cohort! Be one of up to ten libraries, serving a community population of about 6,000 or fewer, to participate in this efficient, cost-effective, and manageable way to create a strategic plan for your small library and community. Read more on the WiLS website or save your library’s… READ MORE
Webinar: WiLS and Amazon Business – A New Partnership for Wisconsin Public Libraries
WiLS Cooperative Purchasing is partnering with Amazon Business – and Wisconsin public libraries are the ones who benefit! Starting April 16th, WiLS Cooperative Purchasing participants gain access to a suite of exclusive Amazon Business benefits designed specifically for public libraries. We are hosting a live webinar on Thursday, April 16th, at 11:00 am CT, to launch the… READ MORE
Amazon Business + WiLS Cooperative Purchasing
We are excited to announce a new benefit with Amazon Business available to Wisconsin public libraries that participate in the WiLS Cooperative Purchasing program. WiLS is providing all eligible Wisconsin public libraries free Business Prime accounts (up to $3,499 value/library). In addition to Amazon’s fast and free shipping with Business Prime, Wisconsin public libraries also… READ MORE
Reminder: Discount Offer for Digitizing Microfilm for WiLS Cooperative Purchasing Participants
Discount Offer Through December 2025 Libraries with WiLS network may digitize their 35 mm microfilm with Backstage’s Reel Deal program, now at a promotional rate of $75 per reel, down from $89. While microfilm ensures archival preservation, digitized resources offer more options for visibility and distribution. So, the Reel Deal package comes with two options…. READ MORE