by Jamie Matczak | Feb 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
The WVLS February Newsletter is now available. Features include: WVLS Libraries Celebrate Valentine’s Day New Staff Member at WVLS WVLS Represented at Library Legislative Day WAPL Conference Accepting Proposals Wisconsin Libraries Talk About Race Project Libraries who...
by Jamie Matczak | Feb 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) Annual Conference Programming Committee seeks program proposals for the next in-person public library conference to be held May 11-13, 2022 at The Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, WI. With a theme of INFINITE...
by Jamie Matczak | Dec 7, 2020 | Inclusive Services
There continues to be amazing continuing education on inclusive subjects! A lengthy list is below, including some new classes that start next year. After that, I’ve listed a month and a half of upcoming diverse holidays to help plan displays, storytimes, or...
by Jamie Matczak | Sep 25, 2020 | Inclusive Services
Ryan Dowd’s Next Homelessness Webinar Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Compassionately and effectively working with people with dementia Some of the issues covered: What is the science behind dementia? How can you compassionately work with someone who is agitated or...
by Jamie Matczak | Jul 31, 2020 | Inclusive Services
Libraries Respond: Protecting and Supporting Transgender Staff and Patrons ALA’s ODLOS has created a new resource to help library workers ensure that their space is safe and welcoming to trans patrons and staff. This resource includes suggestions related to...
