If you’re attending the Charleston Conference next week, keep an eye out for new or innovative library products that WiLS should know about. We’re always on the lookout for what’s new in the library world for possible inclusion in our cooperative purchasing service. But no one from WiLS will be at this year’s conference. So,… READ MORE
Category: Public Libraries
Welcome Penworthy: New WiLS Cooperative Purchasing Vendor
We are pleased to welcome Penworthy to our vendor partners. Penworthy is a WI based company offering print books, STEAM materials and much more. If you are a WiLS Cooperative Purchasing Member, please check them out: https://www.wils.org/services/cooperative-purchasing/penworthy/ And check out this offer on STEAM to GO materials WiLS-10-off-STEAM-to-GO Not a WiLS Cooperative Purchasing Member yet?… READ MORE
Infobase Celebrates Healthy Habits Month
School is back in session and time to get into a healthy routine. October is Healthy Habits month! Why not offer our Health Reference Center database which features information about health, diseases and disorders and so much more. The portal provides journal articles, videos and illustrations with information for everyone….men, women teens and seniors. Check out… READ MORE
Participate in WiLS’ 2020 Public Library Strategic Planning Cohort
Need a strategic plan on a limited budget? Want to learn more about the process of creating a strategic plan with your peers? We are now seeking participants for our 2020 Strategic Planning Cohort for Small Public Libraries! Contact Melissa McLimans at melissa@wils.org or (608) 515-8953 to participate or read on to learn more. When?… READ MORE
Social Explorer Demo Webinar – UPDATE
On September 9th, WiLS’ newest vendor partner, Social Explorer provided a free demo of their product. A link to the recorded session is below. Social Explorer provides quick and easy access to current and historical census data and demographic information. The easy-to-use web interface lets users create maps and reports to illustrate, analyze, and understand… READ MORE