The School Library as the Hub of Learning At this year’s American Association of School Librarians (AASL) conference, I had the privilege of speaking with many school librarians who described their role in an especially powerful way. They see themselves as the conduit between classroom learning and the wider world. From this central position, librarians… READ MORE
Category: Services & Projects
WiLS 2026 Membership Meeting: Caring for Our Communities
Every day, we see how our members care for their communities. Whether in conversations, at conferences, in local news, or in Ideas to Action proposals, we hear how libraries and cultural organizations are finding new ways to nurture and support their communities. From food or necessity pantries and blood drives to mental health resources and… READ MORE
Changes Coming to K12 Cooperative Purchasing Annual Subscription Fee
Coming this spring, WiLS will change the Cooperative Purchasing Annual Subscription Fee model for K12 participants, a change that we hope will strengthen the service so we can continue to save you time and money well into the future. We have developed a new, tiered service fee model, with input from our Cooperative Purchasing Advisory… READ MORE
Discounted Computers in Libraries 2026 Registration for WiLS Members
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
Academic Library Staff Lunch and Learn: Strategies for Managing a Changing Government Information Landscape
Libraries have long relied on trustworthy, free information available online from federal government agencies, including from the NIH, NLM, CDC, NSF, and others. As that landscape changes, libraries are looking for other sources of reliable and accessible information to share with students, faculty, and community patrons. Join other academic library staff on Wednesday, December 10th… READ MORE