We are excited to share that the Computers in Libraries 2026 conference is offering WiLS members a special discount on registration! The conference will be held March 17-19, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia. The Computers in Libraries conference provides a unique opportunity for library and information professionals to gather and discuss the ways technology impacts libraries and the… READ MORE
Public, academic, and school libraries across Wisconsin and the country highlighted the importance of freedom of choice in what we read during Banned Books Week, October 5th-11th. Organized in 1982 in cooperation with the American Library Association (ALA), Banned Books Week was created in response to a sudden increase in the number of book challenges… READ MORE
Membership has its benefits! WiLS members receive discounted registration for the Internet Librarian Connect Conference, being held virtually on October 28-30. The agenda is packed full of workshops and presentations on AI, leadership, engagement, and discovery. Use code 25WILS to receive your $100 discount when you register to attend. Let us know at information@wils.org if you… READ MORE
This year’s opportunity to nominate yourself or a colleague for the WiLS Board is closed. Check back in April 2026! We are accepting nominations for positions on the WiLS Board and we’d love to have you on our team! Our Board provides us with diverse perspectives that help us create and deliver awesome services that respond to… READ MORE
Libraries and cultural organizations are powerful institutions in their communities and make a powerful partner for solving big problems. Our access to information, our ability to distinguish good information from bad, our ability to educate, our community networks, and the trust we’ve built with patrons and partners are critical assets we bring to… READ MORE