Flexible Facilities press release
(from John) The DOA release a press release on Friday.
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) today announced the receipt of 100 applications for digital connectivity projects through the Flexible Facility Program (FFP), totaling $297 million in funding requests, more than double the amount that Wisconsin was awarded for the program. Applications were submitted by 97 local and tribal governments, representing 57 counties throughout the state. Wisconsin was awarded $107 million from the U.S. Department of Treasury under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to construct or improve public buildings and purchase digital connectivity equipment.
Consider this committee: BIPOC Unconference Advisory Committee Call for Applicants– Wisconsin Libraries Talk About Race
(from Leah) Apply to serve on the BIPOC Library Staff Unconference advisory committee! In preparation for a Spring 2025 unconference, we’re looking for planning help in the fall of 2024. No experience necessary. We are looking for unique perspectives and diverse voices!
The deadline to apply is Tuesday, August 6th at 5 PM. Applicants will be informed of their participation on Friday, August 16th. More info and application: https://www.wislibidea.com/unconference-advisory-committee-application/
Have Questions? Please contact Project Leader, Sherry Anderson. Thank you for all your time, energy, and your insights!
ICYMI: MORE Budget changes and those two-letter codes
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A new option to receive circulation notices via text message
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Discontinuing the Library Elf email and text notification service
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Discontinuing the Flipster digital magazine service
Got poster?
You should have gotten your green IFLS poster, either in person or through courier. The audience for that poster is your staff. The previous orange MORE poster is for the public. If you didn’t receive it, let Reb know (submit a HelpDesk ticket).
There are no additional copies, but there’s a pdf to print version in the Article Index if you’d like to print your own. Search “poster” in the orange Article Index search box, or scroll down and look under the Printibles and forms category header.
Coming Up
Save the date for Library Assistant Palooza on October 15, 9:30-3:00 pm at Turtleback Golf Course, Rice Lake. Details coming soon!
