Adult Services
Resources, Outreach, Civic Engagement
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Civic Labs, MyVote Wisconsin, FindHelp.org
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With such a wide range of topics mentioned on this page, there are several staff who may be helpful. To ask a question or discuss further, please submit a HelpDesk ticket.
Resources
Adult Programs
Kits: Lend items, memory kits, maker kits, and more
List of Ideas: A braindump of ideas to get the ball rolling
Performers: tips, buttons for IFLS collaboration spreadsheet and IFLS library staff crowd-sources reviews
Summer library program: links and resources
Job Guide
IFLS Free Job-Seeker Resources: Links for basic computer skills, job search engines, Wisconsin Job Center locations, and job readiness and search resources.
Brown County Library Job Guide: Includes a wide variety of resources for job searches, resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and career advancement resources.
Accessibility & Inclusivity
IFLS Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Policy
Inclusive Services Assessment and Guide (DPI)
Inclusive Services Statement (DPI)
Wisconsin Talking Book & Braille Library (DPI)
Hiring a Sign Language Interpreter (Wisconsin Dept of Health Services)
Reader’s Advisory
IFLS Advisory Page: Contains RA education, tools, and resources
Book Club Selections: Check out these sites, ilovelibraries, LitLovers, Reading Group Choices, Library Reads, and National Public Radio
Digital Literacy
Digital Learn: Teach and facilitate classes with their modules and materials for free, available in English and Spanish
GFCGlobal: Free self-paced learning on over 200 topics
Loki’s Loop Escape Room: Free escape room program that engages members in utilizing digital literacy skills to uncover the truth
Northstar Digital Literacy: Free and straightforward online tool to learn and practice digital literacy skills
Wisc-Online: A self-paced course for learning basic computer skills, including WORD, email, and social media.
Home Delivery & Outreach
Delivery
IFLS Home Delivery and Outreach to Institutions: Contains general considerations and implementation models.
Developing Partnerships
Tips & Tricks
- 3 Ways to Build Partnerships at Your Small Library (ProgrammingLibrarian)
- Librarian’s Path to Partnership (Webinar by Ebsco)
- Libraries Build Business Communications Toolkit (ALA)
- Partnerships & Collaboration (WebJunction)
Potential Local Partners
- Business Association
- Chamber of Commerce
- Chippewa Valley Museum
- Community Club
- County Health Department
- Job Center of Wisconsin
- Kiwanis Club
- Lions Club
- Local Businesses
- Sons of Norway
- UW Extension
- Women’s Club
- …and more!
Think about the organizations in your community, in your county, and in your region. Consider those whose mission aligns with your goal and reach out to discuss a collaboration. Everyone can be a potential partner, but be sure to select and maintain partnerships that are beneficial for the library.
Civic Engagement
Click to learn more.
Nonpartisan
Click to go to MyVote for Voter Information and Online Registration
Search & Connect to Support
An entirely free compendium of social assistance offerings, sorted by zip code. Includes financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced cost help.