The application period for the 2026 WiLS Ideas to Action Fund is closed. Please check back again in April 2027 for another opportunity to apply! The WiLS Ideas to Action Fund application period is open! Through this fund, WiLS provides grants of up to $5,000 so libraries and cultural organizations can bring their project ideas to life. We… READ MORE
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Building Successful Student Internships: Lessons from the Recollection Wisconsin Digitization Initiative
This WiLSWorld Shorts was held on Friday, June 12th at 1:00 pm CT. Feel free to watch the recording on the WiLS YouTube channel. Join us for this episode of WiLSWorld Shorts on Friday, June 12th at 1:00 pm CT! This one-hour panel explores what makes internship programs truly work, from both the student and… READ MORE
WiLS is Hiring a Financial and Operations Assistant
Want to help us help Wisconsin libraries and cultural organizations? At WiLS, 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 and money. We’re looking for a Financial and Operations Assistant to join our small-but-mighty team to keep our… READ MORE
Ask Us Anything! A WiLS Ideas to Action Fund Q&A Session
This event was held on April 23, 2026. Watch the recording on our YouTube channel! The WiLS Ideas to Action Fund helps turn bold ideas into real impact, offering grants of up to $5,000 for projects that support innovation, collaboration, and shared learning across member organizations. Now is the perfect time to start planning your proposal!… READ MORE
Amazon Business + WiLS Cooperative Purchasing
We are excited to announce a new benefit with Amazon Business available to Wisconsin public libraries that participate in the WiLS Cooperative Purchasing program. WiLS is providing all eligible Wisconsin public libraries free Business Prime accounts (up to $3,499 value/library). In addition to Amazon’s fast and free shipping with Business Prime, Wisconsin public libraries also… READ MORE