3/30/2025 - Sierra slowness addressed Saturday's problems with Sierra being slow and freezing seem to have been addressed. Please report ongoing problems with an IFLS help desk ticket
Advocacy updates Here’s a piece about IMLS funding cuts by WPR. The written article has more information than the radio piece. Small Wisconsin libraries might be hit hard as Trump targets federal funding – WPR Statewide advocacy campaign organizers are working...
Shake up at IMLS There’s a lot going on right now, and it can be a little overwhelming. I’ll start with what we know. The Executive Order states that IMLS must be reduced to its “statutory functions.” It also requires that “non-statutory components and functions...
Archivist & Digital Publishing Specialist position in University Library at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Beginning 06/01/2025. A Master’s degree in Library or Information Science or relevant advanced degree is required. For the complete vacancy announcement...
The Chippewa Falls Public Library is seeking applications for a full-time Circulation Clerk II. FULL-TIME: 40 HOURS A WEEK WAGE: $16.17/HR INCLUDES BENEFITS The purpose of this position is staffing the circulation desk. Responsible for carrying out assignments in...
Scholarships still available for WAPL The Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries Conference is coming up in Oshkosh April 30-May 2. IFLS is offering full and partial scholarships to public library workers in IFLS-land to attend! The scholarship covers...
The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic and detail-oriented Library Assistant who has a passion for public service, exemplary customer service and strong organizational skills. The position will assist customers by performing a...
This is a weekly digest of the best that’s come across our desks this week. If you have news about your library, upcoming events, or information you’d like to share, submit an email with “Digest” in the subject line to kilde@ifls.lib.wi.us. New and Updated Articles...
Congratulations on another annual report season successfully completed! Wisconsin Science Festival virtual kickoff party The 15th Annual Wisconsin Science Festival is coming up on October 16-26. Are you ready to start making plans for the fall? Just want to learn...
The Amery Area Public Library seeks an energetic librarian to lead its programming, services and outreach to adults. With a service area population of about 10,000, the library is located within a renovated multipurpose facility. It is part of the MORE consortium of...
Data Dashboard pilot extended to June 30, 2025 All library staff are encouraged to utilize this free tool! The dashboard includes over 35 data points from the Annual Report, as well as some customized calculations. All public library service data (as reported to DPI)...
New content on the IFLS Niche Academy We are working on populating the IFLS Niche Academy with webinars and tutorials. Just this week, we added several new webinars to the Customer Service and the Administration categories. Look for new resources on dealing with...
It’s group supply order time! It is time for the annual group supply order. Please return your order form by end of day Wednesday, February 19. Please refer to Sarah’s email from January 30, which included complete instructions and details. There are also some surplus...
