For the last three years, WiLS and the University of Wisconsin-Madison iSchool have partnered with Washington State University on an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funded initiative to establish a regional Mukurtu training and outreach hub. The grant was slated to end in September 2019, however, thanks to IMLS the project has been… READ MORE
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
We are excited to announce these recipients of WILS 2019 Ideas to Action Funds! Beloit Public Library – Memory Care Kits Provide a collection of materials designed to trigger memories and encourage interaction, oriented for caregivers to use with family members/patients dealing with dementia or memory loss. Cardinal Stritch University Library – Back to High… READ MORE
Where has the time gone? It’s August and the Recollection Wisconsin consortium is winding down Curating Community Digital Collections (CCDC) and helping our year two (and final) cohort wrap up their digital preservation projects. The IMLS-funded CCDC program placed UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee information graduate students in small or under-resourced cultural heritage institutions across Wisconsin to… READ MORE
WAPL Notable Reports Panel 2019 Delivered for WAPL 2019 on May 2nd by Kristin Anderson, Winding Rivers Library System, West Salem; Jocelyn Sansing, Middleton Public Library; Jessica Schoonover, Shirley M. Wright Memorial Library, Trempealeau; Rachel Arndt, Milwaukee Public Library; Sara Gold, WiLS; Andi Coffin, WiLS. A Survey of Wisconsin Library Data: A Big Picture Look… READ MORE