by Jeff Brunner In July 2024, I had the great privilege of attending the Play Make Learn Annual Conference at the Memorial Union in Madison. I’d been aware of the conference for several years, but for a variety of reasons I’d never attended. After going this year, I hope I never miss it again. I’ve… READ MORE
A strategic plan engages your community, helps with decision-making, communicates the priorities of your organization and the community it serves, and sets measurable goals. Over the past decade, WiLS’ Consulting Services team has provided dozens of public libraries, library systems, academic partners, and cultural organizations with strategic planning services – from targeted survey support to… READ MORE
We are very excited to share the awardees for this year’s Ideas to Action Fund! The WiLS Board and staff had very hard decisions to make, sifting through intriguing and important ideas proposed by a record-breaking 53 public, academic, and K12 libraries as well as cultural and tribal organizations. We are honored to see the… READ MORE
WiLS is a nonprofit member organization governed by a Board of Directors. These 14 individuals represent the diversity of our membership – spanning academic, K-12 schools, and public libraries to archives and cultural heritage organizations. Together, they form a singular Board positioned to help WiLS with decision-making and fiscal stewardship, weaving together unique and shared experiences… READ MORE
The Curating Indigenous Digital Collections Fellowship (CIDC) grant is coming to an end, and as the third-year fellow, my time with WiLS is also sadly drawing to a close. I have spent some time reflecting on my work over the past year and would like to share some of my favorite experiences and the insights… READ MORE