Digital Lites Blog
Not Your Traditional Book Club
The following blog post, "Not Your Traditional Book Club," was featured on the AASL Website, written by Ronda Hughes, and posted on Nov. 2, 2018. Book clubs have been a staple in school libraries for years. Usually the same few students show up each time, because they...
What is BARD?
When I think of the word "bard," I think of Shakespeare. However, when it comes to libraries, BARD stands for Braille and Audio Reading Download. It is an internet-based service from the National Library Service for the blind and physically handicapped (NLS) that...
“Wild Wisconsin” Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference. The conference will take place on January 23-24, 2019. The Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference is a state-wide virtual conference developed by the Nicolet Federated Library System and...
WVLS Innovation & Collaboration Literacy Grant
To support literacy for all library users of Wisconsin Valley Library Service member libraries, a $20,000 grant will be provided to partnering WVLS libraries to create a space in their libraries where families can talk, read, sing, write, and play together. Libraries...
Weeding Wisdom from WLA
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...
Gale Courses: The Word is Out
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...
WVLS Adult Services Summit
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),...
WLA Conference Recap: Podcasting
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...
Boost! Wrote a Book? Format, Promote and Publish Using Library Resources
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...
MLA Conference Update
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...
WLA Conference Recap: Advocacy Toolbox
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...
Gale Courses Launches Next Week
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...
Registration Open for Power Up Conference
Registration is now open for Power Up: A Conference in Leadership for Youth Services Managers and Staff. The conference is scheduled for March 28-29, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. Join us for a day and a half conference filled with presentations from leaders in youth...
Award-Winning Youth Author Aisha Saeed To Visit Greenwood
Author Aisha Saeed will visit Greenwood on Monday, October 22, 2018, to speak about her book, her heritage, and her experiences as a writer. Ms. Saeed will speak to students in grades 3-6 at the elementary school and grades 7-8 at the high school. A presentation open...
Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award Application Open
This $4,000 award was established with funding from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, in honor of Maureen Hayes, to bring together children and nationally recognized authors/illustrators by funding an author/illustrator visit to a library. The ALSC Grant...
Adult Services Summit: Adult Programming and Services Gathering
WVLS invites all WVLS member library adult services librarians to gather on November 1, 2018, after the V-Cat Council meeting, to talk about programming and services for adults. The meeting will last for 2 hours. The group will share successful and unsuccessful...
Peer Training Day Set for Nov. 15
WVLS Peer Training Day Thursday, November 15 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Thorp Public Library, 401 S Conway St., Thorp, WI 4.5 contact hours (2 technology contact hours) Spend a day with your library peers, learning about Windows updates, Google Docs, MS Office, becoming a...
Matchmaking: Resources for Finding the Right Grant to Fit Your Library’s Need
Finding a funder to support your project needs is similar to matchmaking. For the highest chance of success, your library grant team needs to seek out eligible funders who’s organizations can identify with your project goals, library mission and partner expectations....
Gale Courses Launch Workshop
Gale Courses Launch Workshop Tuesday, October 16 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., WVLS Meeting Room 300 N. 1st St. Wausau 3 contact hours WVLS will launch Gale Courses on November 1. Join us for a pre-launch workshop to help you and your staff prepare for potential patron...
Charging Fees for Library Programs
Did you know that it is against the law for public libraries to charge fees for their programs? With the popularity of technology, Pinterest, DIY, and HGTV’s home improvement shows, community interest in library programs on crafting, homemaking and handmade goods is...