by IFLS Staff | Jul 29, 2019 | Jobs
The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is currently seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Desk Clerk who has a passion for public service, exemplary customer service and organizational skills to perform library/clerical duties. The position will assist...
by IFLS Staff | Jul 29, 2019 | Jobs
The DR Moon Memorial Library in Stanley seeks a well-organized and energetic leader to direct the operations of their library. The library is currently working on an expansion project that will enhance the library’s programming and services to the community. The...
by IFLS Staff | Jul 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Apply before August 16, 2019 Job Description The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for the development and implementation of the library’s program of service to children. Selects and executes the program of library service for children Develops and carries...
by IFLS Staff | Jul 25, 2019 | Jobs
Director Elmwood Public library: Elmwood is looking for a well-organized individual to direct the operations of its library. Elmwood is a village of 800, located 18 miles south west of Menomonie and 40 miles west of Eau Claire. The Director is responsible for the...
by IFLS Staff | Jul 25, 2019 | Jobs
Job snapshot: Under the direct supervision of the public library board of trustees, the library director is responsible for the operations of the library and the development and implementation of its service program, including: (A) assisting the board with...
by Leah Langby | Jul 24, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids
Image credit: PexelsWow! Check out this great resource for libraries that want to help support emerging readers!Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) and OregonASK are thrilled to announce the Fostering Readers resources are...
by Leah Langby | Jul 22, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids
If you are interested in developing financial literacy with kids and teens, this webinar should give you some good ideas. Thanks to Maureen for passing this on.Image by Nattanan Kanchanaprat from Pixabay Developing Financial Literacy in the...
by Leah Langby | Jul 18, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids
Image credit PexelsThere’s an important post on Teen Librarian Toolbox about mental health, teens, and the impact that we as adults in their lives can have. One quote: “the weight of our words is a burden that our teens will carry with...
by Leah Langby | Jul 16, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids
One of the things Dr. Robert Nix talked about during his workshop on Brief Interventions was research his colleague Markus Brauer is doing about discrimination and prejudice in an area called Intergroup Perception. In a recent study he did, he found that white...
by Leah Langby | Jul 15, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids
Is your summer reading program surpassing all expectations? Are you implementing a new service model and seeking feedback? Would you like to share out a successful initiative but avoid public speaking? The poster session at the WLA fall conference is for you! WLA...
by Leah Langby | Jul 12, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids
According to 2017 data from the Institute for Research on Poverty, Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties are two of the three counties in the state that have a higher rate of child poverty than the rest of the state. Yikes! What is happening?To learn more,...
by Leah Langby | Jul 10, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids
Act 31 requires all students and teachers in Wisconsin to receive instruction on the history, culture, and tribal soverignty of the American Indian nations and tribal communities in Wisconsin. Public libraries need to have materials that support this work for a...
