Recent Blog Posts

This week’s high points, in the order I got them! Delivery Study Next Week: Oct. 24 to 28  Don’t forget that the delivery study will be starting on Monday, Oct. 24th. Look for an email from Katelyn this Friday containing the instructions and the chart to fill out. A...

It’s a short one this week, folks! Celebrate your Friends! Oct 16-22 is National Friends of Libraries Week: a good time to recognize and thank thank those who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for libraries. Whether it be the official Friends of the...

It’s a doozy! Phillips in the news In September, Becky and Jake were interviewed for a piece by Wisconsin Public Radio station in Rhinelander.  It's about a five-minute listen. IEEE Grant Opportunity The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Science...

Important for all library and system staff! From John: Hello Everyone–Please see the message below.  This is an important survey and anyone who uses data in some way is encouraged to complete this survey. They are seeking at least one response from every library and...

Money for you! from an email from Leah on 9/12 Reminder: Thanks to a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, with funding from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, IFLS has funding for scholarships this fall! Even if you have received...

WALTCO Bin Washing Week 2022 It’s that time of year again! During their travels to and from our many libraries this past year, our WALTCO bins have become rather grimy and gross. During the week of September 12-16 please empty out and clean any WALTCO bins in your...

Library Card Order Starting Early There have been staffing changes at the printer. In order to get cards in hand by early November we need to start now! This form is mandatory, deadline is Sep 9: We need an answer from everyone to make sure nobody misses this annual...

Katelyn’s Pick of the Week Free E-Course: Community Conversations, Learning Facilitation Skills  Whether you want to start some community conversations about challenging topics, have a more effective book club discussion or gather information for a strategic plan,...

Did you say “free”? Register for FREE KITS to celebrate the Wisconsin Science Festival (October 10-16), from Leah Last year, libraries across the state participated in the Wisconsin Science Festival as a place that members of the public could pick up free science...