by Jamie Matczak | Nov 8, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider
The WVLS Adult Services Summit was held on Thursday, November 1. The event was well-attended by librarians throughout WVLS who work in adult services. Below are some of the resources and ideas that evolved from the day. Program Ideas Music in the Stacks (Merrill),...
by Jamie Matczak | Nov 6, 2018 | Featured Post Slider, Uncategorized
What was the title of a session you attended? Podcasting Our Way to Better Leadership, by Mary Wilkins Jordan, of the Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange (CMLE). What two things are you taking away that you heard or do you think are most important? Mary emphasized...
by Jamie Matczak | Nov 1, 2018 | Boost, Featured Post Slider
This is the third message in the WVLS series called “Boost: Tips and Resources to Enhance Service at Your Library.” You will find these messages in your email and as a digital lite on the WVLS website. You can find all related posts by selecting “Boost” in the...
by Jamie Matczak | Oct 31, 2018 | Featured Post Slider
WVLS staff member Anne Hamland attended the Minnesota Library Association Conference on Oct. 11 and 12 in St. Cloud, MN. Below are some notes from the sessions she attended. Libraries in Laundromats Libraries Without Boarders has a mobile library that fits into 4...
by Jamie Matczak | Oct 29, 2018 | Featured Post Slider
What was the title of a session you attended? Advocacy Tool Box for Friends and Trustees (Thursday 11 AM), a panel with Bill Wilson, Kathy Pletcher and Shannon Schultz. What two things are you taking away that you heard or do you think are most important? Libraries...
by Jamie Matczak | Oct 23, 2018 | Featured Post Slider
We had a great turn out on Tuesday, Oct. 16, for the Gale Courses Launch Workshop. If you were unable to attend, the recording can be found here: https://youtu.be/_hmGC1wIb3k We strongly encourage someone on your staff to watch the training or at least take a look at...