Technology Services

To suggest additions, please email Joshua Klingbeil at it.director@wvls.org.

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Dashboard

View your library’s WIFI statistics. Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly report options.

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HelpScout Help Ticket

Tech questions or issues? Send in a help ticket.

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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

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.

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
Email
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

This strategy guide is intended to be a multi-purpose reference. It supports the annually updated Wisconsin Valley Library Service system plan, prescribing mechanisms to meet the goals expressed in that document which imply or expressly demand the need for information technology support. It is also a guide for Information Technology department members, presenting a clear picture of the system’s immediate and long term goals and identifying the means by which to achieve them.

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