Improving Accessibility of Crowdsourced Transcriptions (October 17, 2024) This talk will cover small but impactful changes that can be made to conventions and outputs from crowdsourced transcription projects to make them more accessible to blind and print-disabled people. We will share insights from blind and low vision study participants and discuss adjustments that improved their… READ MORE
Join us for an engaging webinar designed specifically for librarians looking to enhance their language learning resources! Discover how Lingopie’s online platform transforms authentic TV shows & movies into interactive language lessons that are not only culturally enriching but also incredibly fun for patrons. Date & Time: October 7th 11am CST In this webinar, you… READ MORE
WiLS introduces a new resource from Data Axle, called MyJobsLibrary. Please go to Reference Solutions – Data Axle (data-axle.com), click on “Log in” and use the following username and password: Username: wils@mjl Password: wils123 This trial period will end on October 15th. For a price quote, please use our price quote request form. MyJobsLibrary, or… READ MORE
Infobase is offering a free trial of Credo Information Literacy – Core for all WiLS academic library members. This trial is good through 10/31/24. See below for access information and stay tuned for an upcoming demo webinar! Accessing Credo InfoLit To access your trial, go to: https://credocourseware.com/login When you are prompted for a log-in, use… READ MORE
We know you’re excited for tomorrow – canteens full, trail mix on hand, laptops charged – but while the anticipation builds, take a look at some of our fun camp activities, start the scavenger hunt, and get a badge for the Springshare Lounge! And if you’re not registered for SpringyCamp for Public Libraries, it’s not… READ MORE