by IFLS Staff | Apr 4, 2024 | digest
There’s quite a backlog, so I’m splitting this week’s digest into two easier to digest segments. Look for opportunities, programming and general interest in Weekly Digest part 2. Tip Jar Annual Report: counting visitors When counting library visits for survey weeks,...
by IFLS Staff | Mar 14, 2024 | digest
No Weekly Digest next week. Reb’s running off to her sister’s house in the desert. Tip Jar Interlibrary Loan You might have noticed an additional note in your Wiscat “Shipped” items – an ILL number! Including the OCLC ILL number in the Wiscat request should help with...
by IFLS Staff | Mar 7, 2024 | digest
Bins Needed at Waltco! The Waltco terminal is running low on empty bins. Libraries with an abundance of empties are encouraged to send them to Waltco for redistribution. IFLS is ordering more bins to add into circulation. Any questions to Katelyn...
by IFLS Staff | Feb 29, 2024 | digest
Tip Jar! ILL Questions about a delivery hub or system? Check out South Central’s delivery network list! You can browse libraries from A-Z, search for specifics, or print an up-to-date PDF version for your desk! Chapter 43: Did you know? Did you know that Library Board...
by IFLS Staff | Feb 22, 2024 | digest
Tip Jar Workforce Development – WisCaregivers The DPI has informational materials, such as posters and brochures, about Wiscaregivers Careers that your library can request and add to your workforce development resources. WisCaregivers Careers is an employment-first...
by IFLS Staff | Feb 15, 2024 | digest
Tip Jar ILL When mailing an out of state ILL item, consider including a return address label so the item comes back directly to your library instead of making a pit stop at IFLS! Chapter 43 Quiz Q: Can your municipality (administrator, mayor, etc.) have access to...
by IFLS Staff | Feb 8, 2024 | digest
Well done! 178 Library Love Stories went to Madison this week! Tip Jar Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes Don’t forget to send your monthly board meeting agendas and minutes to Katelyn at IFLS (noack@ifls.lib.wi.us). Receiving agendas and minutes helps IFLS staff to...
by IFLS Staff | May 10, 2023 | digest
Not much to share this week! Send your news, announcements and other info by end of the day on Wednesdays to be included in Weekly Digest. Coming up on the IFLS calendar Build Skills & Take Action to Stand Up for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Wed May 17th...
by IFLS Staff | Apr 6, 2023 | digest
Partnership Opportunity with books and stipend, apply by May 10 ALA invites library workers to apply for “Imagining Tomorrow: Building Inclusive Futures.” This brand-new series in ALA’s Great Stories Club will feature science fiction books that explore questions of...
by IFLS Staff | Mar 30, 2023 | digest
Privacy: is your library up to speed? Wisconsin public library workers have access to a tutorial covering the basics of privacy and public libraries, with specific attention to Wisconsin laws. All the details are on the IFLS Continuing Education page and is now added...
by IFLS Staff | Mar 23, 2023 | digest
Grant Alert Deadlines: Quarterly; the last day of each quarter T-Mobile Hometown Grants is a $25 million, five-year initiative to support the people and organizations who help small towns across America thrive and grow. Hometown Grants are given every quarter to up to...
by IFLS Staff | Mar 16, 2023 | digest
WiLSWorld Shorts – Book Challenge Hindsight: What You Wish You’d Known On Friday, March 24th at 1:00 pm CT, WiLS is hosting a WILSWorld Shorts with a panel of people involved with K12 and public libraries who have valuable experience and advice to share on...