Cooperative Purchasing Advisory Committee

Committee Charge

This committee of volunteers will advise WiLS on the cooperative purchasing service. Specifically, this committee will:

  • Provide feedback and information related to cooperative purchasing from their perspective and the perspective of their library type.
  • Provide input into licensing, pricing structures, and other terms that WiLS negotiates with vendors on behalf of members.
  • Review service fee structures and advise the board and staff on appropriate and sustainable models.
  • Advise WiLS staff on potential new service directions and developments.

The committee will consist of at least one representative from each member type represented on the WiLS board.

If you are interested in serving on the Cooperative Purchasing Advisory Committee, please email us at coop@wils.org.


Committee Members

Michelle Byholm
Chequamegon School District

Beth Henika
Milwaukee Public Library

Page Leahy
Platteville School District

Emily Leonard
School District of Menomonee Falls

Cory Mitchell, Chair
UW-Stout

Cheryl Nessman 
Mead Public Library

Jill Thomas
Lawrence University


Meeting Notes

May 14, 2024

February 13, 2024

November 13, 2024

May 11, 2023

March 30, 2023

January 26, 2023

May 12, 2022

February 10, 2022

November 11, 2021

May 13, 2021

February 25, 2021