In 2021, eleven mid-size Wisconsin public libraries formed the City Library Collective (CLC) to address common issues and use collective knowledge and experience to improve their organizations and services to their communities. The group was awarded an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant in order to collaboratively explore the concept of Libraries as Centers for… READ MORE
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Reflections on a Year with the Curating Indigenous Digital Collections Project
“I have learned so much about Tribal sovereignty, ethical archival work, and collaborative practices throughout the course of the last year, and I am so grateful to WiLS and the Stockbridge-Munsee Community for allowing me to learn and grow in this field.” by Kelsie Flack My year-long fellowship with WiLS and the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, which… READ MORE
Apply Now for WiLS 2023 Ideas to Action Fund!
Do you have a project that needs a boost? Are you dreaming up a service you’d like to develop but don’t have funding? Through the Ideas to Action Fund, WiLS provides grants of up to $5,000 so libraries and cultural organizations can bring their project ideas to life. The program aims to encourage partnerships and collaborations among… READ MORE
WiLS 2022 Annual Report
We are excited to share these highlights of our work in 2022 with you! Last year, our membership grew and our services in cooperative purchasing, consulting, collaboration support, and digital projects evolved to better meet the needs of our membership and community. We also celebrated our 50th birthday, got a new online home, held learning… READ MORE
Taco Tuesdays – Now With Extra Helpings!
We know that our members love our Taco Tuesday webinar series, and so do our vendor partners. So, we decided to dish out even more! For the first half of 2023, we’re doubling the portions and serving up two Taco Tuesdays every month. Vendors are signing up already and so can you! As slots fill, we’ll… READ MORE