Congratulations to the 2025 Data Classroom Graduates!

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WiLS is proud to applaud these graduates of the second cohort of the WiLS Data Classroom: Karin Adams, Director of Manitowoc Public Library Nancy Baird, Circulation Services Manager at Neenah Public Library Karen Hansen, Public Services Manager at Manitowoc Public Library Laura McDonald, Marketing Coordinator at Oshkosh Public Library Clairellyn Sommersmith, Director of the Winnefox… READ MORE

Championing Staff and Creating a Welcoming Library Environment: An iSchool Webinar Series, Discounted for WiLS Members

Advocacy Crash Courses: Championing Staff and Creating a Welcoming Library Environment A UW-Madison iSchool Webinar Series Discounted for WiLS Members Thursdays at noon, beginning September 25
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We are excited to share that our partnership with the UW-Madison iSchool to bring affordable learning opportunities to our members continues into 2025! Join experts for a series of insightful and practical webinars designed to help you better advocate for yourself, your colleagues, and patrons alike. Whether you are a staff member who feels change… READ MORE

Participate in the Next Small Library Strategic Planning Cohort

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Registration is open for the 2025-2026 Small Library Strategic Planning Cohort! Be one of up to ten libraries, serving a community population of about 5,000 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 confirm your library’s… READ MORE

WiLS Supports the Institute of Museum and Library Services

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is a critical funding source for libraries and museums in the US. These funds allow organizations to improve and innovate, develop new services and collections, advance education and programming efforts, better serve community industries in workforce development, enhance access to their available resources, and more. In an… READ MORE

Made Possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is a critical funding source for libraries and museums in the US. These funds allow organizations to improve and innovate, develop new services and collections, advance education and programming efforts, better serve community industries in workforce development, enhance access to their available resources, and more. WiLS itself… READ MORE