The Wisconsin Schools Digital Library Consortium (WSDLC) recently wrapped up another record-breaking year, surpassing two million digital checkouts between September 1st, 2025, and August 31st, 2026. Beyond that, the WSDLC collections, which are shared between Wisconsin K12 school districts that opt-in to the consortium, have surpassed 10,000,000 lifetime checkouts since this program began in 2018…. READ MORE
Category: Services & Projects
Ideas to Action 2025 Project Update: Anishinaabe Handcraft Literacy at the Ashland High School Library and Makerspace
My name is Sheva Abeles-Allison, and as the high school Library Media Specialist, there is nothing I love more than when I connect students, staff, and teachers with what they’re looking for. The WiLS Ideas to Action Fund has allowed the Ashland High School library & makerspace to do just that in a new and… READ MORE
WiLS is Hiring a Rapid Response Community Archivist
Location: Remote-first with regular Wisconsin travel Reports To: Executive Director Status: Full-time, grant-funded, 16-month limited term Annual Salary: $60,615 Help safeguard Wisconsin’s Native cultural heritage. At WiLS (Wisconsin Library Services), we believe libraries and cultural institutions make the world a better place, and we’re on a mission to help them do more with their time… READ MORE
Meet Marcy Cordova, WiLS New Cooperative Purchasing Specialist
In July, we welcomed Marcy Cordova to the WiLS team as our new Cooperative Purchasing Specialist. We couldn’t be more excited to learn from the wisdom she has gained during her many years in K12 schools and libraries, and she has already taught us so much. Here is a little more about Marcy, from Marcy:… READ MORE
Products in Practice: The Public Library as the Hub for Health Literacy and Engagement
This article is part of a new WiLS series, Products in Practice, in which we highlight how our members are using products they purchase through WiLS Cooperative Purchasing, with support from our vendor partners, to improve information service to their students, patrons, and community members. This edition, authored by Andrea Bloom, Founder of ConnectWell, features… READ MORE