Statistics tell us that most New Year’s resolutions are abandoned within two weeks of the new year. Today is the 13th day of the new year, so now is the time to offer your patrons some help in keeping theirs! Every month in 2020, WiLS will be highlighting resources that fit a theme. In January… READ MORE
Category: Public Libraries
Going to Charleston? Share with us and win!
If you’re attending the Charleston Conference next week, keep an eye out for new or innovative library products that WiLS should know about. We’re always on the lookout for what’s new in the library world for possible inclusion in our cooperative purchasing service. But no one from WiLS will be at this year’s conference. So,… READ MORE
Welcome Penworthy: New WiLS Cooperative Purchasing Vendor
We are pleased to welcome Penworthy to our vendor partners. Penworthy is a WI based company offering print books, STEAM materials and much more. If you are a WiLS Cooperative Purchasing Member, please check them out: https://www.wils.org/services/cooperative-purchasing/penworthy/ And check out this offer on STEAM to GO materials WiLS-10-off-STEAM-to-GO Not a WiLS Cooperative Purchasing Member yet?… READ MORE
Infobase Celebrates Healthy Habits Month
School is back in session and time to get into a healthy routine. October is Healthy Habits month! Why not offer our Health Reference Center database which features information about health, diseases and disorders and so much more. The portal provides journal articles, videos and illustrations with information for everyone….men, women teens and seniors. Check out… READ MORE
Participate in WiLS’ 2020 Public Library Strategic Planning Cohort

Need a strategic plan on a limited budget? Want to learn more about the process of creating a strategic plan with your peers? We are now seeking participants for our 2020 Strategic Planning Cohort for Small Public Libraries! Contact Melissa McLimans at melissa@wils.org or (608) 515-8953 to participate or read on to learn more. When?… READ MORE