by IFLS Staff | May 16, 2024 | digest
Is it just my imagination, or do the weeks go faster as the days get longer? Summer solstice is in just over a month. Zoom! Calling ALL Wisconsin Public Library Staff & Trustees! (ed: I got this from multiple sources this week, so please consider it important!)...
by IFLS Staff | May 16, 2024 | Jobs
The Ogema Public Library seeks a well-organized and energetic leader to direct the operations of their library. This position is for 10-25 hours a week. The library is part of the IFLS Library System and MORE system. The library serves a community of 1,293 in northern...
by IFLS Staff | May 9, 2024 | digest
Tip Jar What is strategic planning, and why is it important? It is a process that helps your library set priorities, focus energy and resources, ensure that your library and your stakeholders are working towards common goals, and assess and adjust your library’s...
by IFLS Staff | May 2, 2024 | digest
Tip Jar Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Remember to check the Notes section of the ILL paging slips for any extra information about the request, like a specific due dates, courier routes, or mailing instructions! Does your library have a display policy? If not, consider...
by IFLS Staff | Apr 24, 2024 | digest
Spring Delivery Study: May 13-17 The worksheet and instructions form were redone and have a new look, but all the information collected is the same. If you have any questions or something is unclear, reach out to Katelyn (noack@ifls.lib.wi.us). Please share this...
by IFLS Staff | Apr 18, 2024 | digest
Tip Jar Chapter 43: Did you know? Did you know that your municipal board/council can appoint one of their members to be on your board? They can! However, only one municipal board/council member can be on the library board at any time. This means, if you have a library...
by IFLS Staff | Apr 11, 2024 | digest
WiLS Ideas to Action Fund $$$ Do you have a project that needs a boost? Are you dreaming up a service you’d like to develop but don’t have funding? Through the Ideas to Action Fund, WiLS provides grants of up to $5,000 so libraries and cultural organizations can bring...
by IFLS Staff | Apr 4, 2024 | digest
This is the second of two Weekly Digests today. It has program information. DPI Announcement: no renewal for United 4 Libraries The Library Services Team at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in consultation with System CE Consultants, has decided not to...
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...
