by IFLS Staff | Jul 27, 2023 | digest
Free science kits! Respond fast! Jerrod here again from Discovery Building on UW-Madison campus contacting you about the mobile STEM “Science in a Bag” kits that we’re repeating for this year’s Wisconsin Science Festival (Oct 16-22). Space is limited so the sooner you...
by IFLS Staff | Jul 12, 2023 | digest
Lots of scholarships for every IFLS-area library worker Do you want to learn something new? Get inspired and rejuvenated? You can apply for a scholarship for professional development from IFLS–yes, this means YOU! All public library workers from IFLS-area...
by IFLS Staff | Jul 6, 2023 | digest
Some just plain old good news The governor signed the budget for the coming two years with library funding intact! Please write a note to the governor to thank him for his ongoing support for public libraries! Let Reb know if you sent a note (kilde@ifls.lib.wi.us)....
by IFLS Staff | Jun 29, 2023 | digest
So. Many. Award. Categories. Nominate somebody! The Wisconsin Library Association’s Awards & Honors Committee will be opening nominations for this year’s awards on July 1. Annual awards recognize the recipient’s work within the past 18 months. Here’s the...
by IFLS Staff | Jun 28, 2023 | Jobs
We have an opening to join our team at the newly renovated Ellsworth Public Library! We are looking for a friendly, energetic individual with exceptional customer service skills and a high comfort level with technology. Familiarity with and understanding of website...
by IFLS Staff | Jun 22, 2023 | digest
Farewell The IFLS Chippewa County Trustee Marilyn Holte passed away on June 16. Marilyn’s daughter shared that, “Marilyn was so proud of her service to the IFLS Board of Trustees!” Marilyn Holte represented Chippewa County on the IFLS Board of Trustees for well over...
by IFLS Staff | Jun 15, 2023 | digest
Tech Days! I love Tech Days! Registration is now open for the Tech Days 2023, on September 12-13, 2023. Learn from experts without having to travel! Tech Days 2023 is a two-day free webinar series. Pop on over and check out the options: always timely and useful. Sneak...
by IFLS Staff | Jun 6, 2023 | digest
IFLS Website updates I’m sending the Digest out early this week to give you a heads-up: on Thursday morning the redesigned Home Page and For IFLS Libraries page will go up. I’ve been consulting with librarian volunteers to refine and simplify the website. You may have...
by IFLS Staff | Jun 1, 2023 | digest
Incentives (read: dollars) to libraries to teach digital literacy With support from AT&T, PLA is pleased to offer incentives for public libraries to teach digital literacy workshops for library patrons and community members. Applications are open now through June...
by IFLS Staff | May 25, 2023 | digest
Library News: IFLS libraries win accessibility grants for small and rural libraries FIVE libraries from IFLS won this award: Balsam Lake, Stanley, Hammond, Rusk County and Osceola. Well done! As part of the grant participants will host a conversation with the...
by IFLS Staff | May 18, 2023 | digest
$$ grant opportunity: applications due June 2 Apply now to receive up to $6,000 to conduct digital literacy training in your community. With support from AT&T, the Public Library Association (PLA) is pleased to offer incentives for public libraries to teach...
by IFLS Staff | May 10, 2023 | digest
Not much to share this week! Send your news, announcements and other info by end of the day on Wednesdays to be included in Weekly Digest. Coming up on the IFLS calendar Build Skills & Take Action to Stand Up for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Wed May 17th...
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