by IFLS Staff | May 29, 2020 | COVID-19, digest
From Maureen: Delivery Update The statewide delivery service will be doing another one day stop at the Systems the second week of June. If you have ILL returns to Wisconsin libraries, please feel free to put those in courier next week. From Reb: New on the Website I...
by IFLS Staff | May 28, 2020 | COVID-19, digest
From Kris Surbaugh (Frederic): We have access to free plastic “ear savers” This is a device that holds the elastic on your face mask away from your ears. If you know of anyone or any group that could use some–have them contact us (surbaugh@fredericlibrary.org). ...
by IFLS Staff | May 28, 2020 | COVID-19, digest
Watch for guidance from DPI on reopening later this week or early next week. Shannon is running the draft by DHS after considering extenive feedback from stakeholders around the state, including IFLS staff. From Leah: Webinar Archive Here is a link to the May...
by IFLS Staff | May 26, 2020 | COVID-19, digest
From Lori: Adult Services Check-in Highlights It was so good to hear from all of you this morning! Here are the highlights: There was a question about scheduling tools (like Libro Curbside that Su mentioned in an email this morning). It might be something to bring up...
by IFLS Staff | May 22, 2020 | COVID-19, digest
Have a great weekend. See you on Tuesday. From Leah and Reb: Where to Find IFLS webinar archives on the IFLS website You can link to them from the Continuing Education page, or search the Article Index on “IFLS Webinar”, it’ll come up on top. Recordings, slides and...
by IFLS Staff | May 21, 2020 | COVID-19, digest
From OCLC/IMLS: Round 1 material testing underway Five items commonly found in public libraries have been selected for initial lab testing to determine the length of time the COVID-19 virus may live on the surface of these materials. Testing began May 13, 2020, using...
by IFLS Staff | May 20, 2020 | COVID-19, digest
There won’t be a Daily Digest on Monday, May 25. Enjoy your holiday. From Leah: Adult Services Check-In Round-up Discussion of re-opening and how that might look in stages, referred to Demco webinar with Dr. Dipesh Navsaria One quibble Lori Roholt had with that...
by IFLS Staff | May 19, 2020 | COVID-19, digest
From Maureen: Signed, Sealed, Delivered No Duct tape on the bins. Masking tape or packaging tape is okay for dating the closed bins, but please do not use duct tape. The courier says that it is difficult to remove & leaves a residue. No new WISCAT interlibrary...
by IFLS Staff | May 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
From the CDC: Handwashing Posters These free downloads are available in multiple languages for different age groups. From The WHO: Teaching Handwashing to Kids On the CDC Kids site, this hand-washing page is complete with a tutorial and downloadable graphics. Have a...
by Leah Langby | May 15, 2020 | Keeping Up With Kids
It’s still a pandemic. It’s ALSO Friday. And sunny. I hope you will find these few reminders about great resources a good Friday diversion. Hopefully you have also heard the calming voice of Tessa Michaelson Schmidt on this week’s FAQ Friday...
by IFLS Staff | May 14, 2020 | COVID-19, digest
The Digest will focus on pandemic-related information as it becomes available. Watch your inbox from your favorite IFLS staff for the usual great information about webinars, library news and meeting information. While the Supreme Court ruling has struck down the Safer...
by IFLS Staff | May 13, 2020 | COVID-19, digest
From John: And the Answer Is…We don’t know yet Here is the WPR Report and the Opinion– https://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-supreme-court-strikes-down-safer-home https://www.wpr.org/sites/default/files/wi_legislature_v._andrea_palm_-_decision.pdf Please watch for...
