Technology Services
To suggest additions, please email Joshua Klingbeil at it.director@wvls.org.
Dashboard
View your library’s WIFI statistics. Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly report options.
HelpScout Help Ticket
Tech questions or issues? Send in a help ticket.
LibrariesWIN Status Page
Check to see if internet services are down or if connectivity to Sierra is disrupted.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions, Sierra, Deep Freeze and Faronics Installation Guides, Computer Purchasing Guide, and more!
Technology Budget Resources
- LEAN WI – 2021 Technology Planning Guide for WVLS Member Libraries – Full – Revision 1.1
- 2019 Technology Planning Guide
Computer counts are based on previous year and are for reference. A request for computer count validation goes out each year prior to invoicing.
Technology Lifecycle Service
If you need to receive an invoice during 2020 for computers or equipment, please ensure procurement request forms are completed, submitted, and acknowledged by WVLS by the end of November 30th. Please use the Procurement Request Form version 2020.2.
Due to current circumstances, we will not be able to guarantee a 2020 delivery or deployment schedule for any new orders but we will place them and generate pre-deployment invoices upon request. For those not concerned about being invoiced during 2020, procurement requests can be submitted any time right up until December 31 and we will order, stage, and coordinate deployment as quickly as circumstances allow. Please contact the Help Desk at help@librarieswin.org if you have any questions.
LibrariesWIN Services
Lean WI is the partnership between WVLS and Indianhead Federated Library Service (IFLS). WVLS and IFLS tech teams have combined their teams’ expertise to provide an excellent service package know as LibrariesWIN. LibrariesWIN services are provided at no extra cost above via member dues.
- One help desk ticket platform for two systems
- Deep Freeze & Anti-virus
- Technology Consultation
- Network support: Routers, Switches
- Website design and hosting
- Mobile Hot Spot test devices
See the LeanWI Service Chart for more information.
WVLS Consultation
Technology planning and consultation, including budget planning, is a valuable part of your library’s Library System Membership Benefits.
Please contact help@librarieswin.org with any questions related to services or budget planning.
WVLS Technology Plan 2013-2018
WVLS Technology Initiatives
LibrariesWIN Services Status Updates
Subscribe to receive automatic email and text updates on the LibrariesWIN Services Status Page.
Stay up-to-date as issues arise with automatic email updates as problems are diagnosed, monitored, and resolved.
WIFI Hot Spot Update: Sprint vs. Mobile Beacon
There are two options for mobile hot spot services. Mobile Beacon vs. Sprint services. WVLS and Indianhead Federated Library System (IFLS) have three Sprint Moble Hot Spots availabe for your library to test in your community.
Interested? Contact the Technology Support Services team by emailing help@librarieswin.org.

Wisconsin Valley Library Service
300 N 1st Street
Wausau, WI 54403
715-261-7250