by Jamie Matczak | Nov 15, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider
From the Popular Materials Weeding for the Small and Medium Library WLA 2018 session presented by Angela Noel (Brodhead Public Library) and Jennifer Bernetzke (Schreiner Memorial Library). How do you know it is time to weed? Are you storing items? (e.g. children’s...
by Jamie Matczak | Nov 13, 2018 | Featured Post Slider
Live: November 1, 2018 74 enrollments 152 course logins 4,967 minutes spent in class In the past 11 days, WVLS member libraries have shared out information regarding Gale Courses in social media shares that included the link to access Gale Courses, submitted press...
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...