Registration for this year’s Trustee Training Week, August 10 – 13, is now open. This year’s line-up includes: Wisconsin Library Law with Kris Turner on Monday, August 10 Reading and understanding laws and regulations can be daunting, even more so when you are a trustee or on a library board. This session…

The WVLS May Newsletter is now available:  https://mailchi.mp/42d160da7cb2/wvls-may26 Features include: – WVLS Librarians Attend National Conferences – WVLS Website Rebuild and Update – Getting to Know: Laurie Ollhoff – Rhinelander Hosts Exotic Pet Surrender Event – WVLS Library Patrons Share Their Joy Libraries who would like to submit a feature…

Wisconsin library colleagues deserve recognition for all of their amazing work. Nominate someone, or yourself, for one of the Wisconsin Library Association’s awards. Nominations for all awards are due Friday, July 31. Awards are available in a variety of categories and are conferred by three separate committees. Awards conferred by…

The 2026 WLA Annual Conference Call for Proposals is officially open! This year’s theme is “Rooted in Community,” and we are looking for presenters to share the creative, impactful work happening across our libraries, communities and campuses.We’re looking for session proposals for presentations, panels, and workshops from all library types…

With summer approaching, it’s the perfect time to capture some great library photos! Original, high-quality photography is recommended over stock photos, and has a significant role in a library’s marketing efforts. Summer programs, especially those with performers, are ideal for taking original photos. Smart phones, tablets, or digital cameras can…

Public libraries serve as indispensable hubs of knowledge, education, and cultural enrichment, fostering lifelong learning and intellectual growth for its users. One critical aspect of this mission is to ensure unequivocal access to the library’s space, services and programs for all who reside in their communities. Research has emphasized the…

WVLS is excited to announce that Gale Presents: Udemy is now available to all WVLS member library patrons. With Gale Presents: Udemy, patrons can connect to thousands of video-based courses in business, technology, leadership, and personal development. This top collection gives users access to relevant skills training, helping them achieve…

WVLS has a new recorded webinar available called “Copyright Basics for All Library Staff.” What is fair use? How about Creative Commons? Can you use that image you found online? Can you make copies of that disc? How about making copies of that online article for a meeting? What if…

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