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 into a rich body of knowledge essential for organizational health and longevity. They are critical to helping us stay mission-focused and member-responsive, particularly as we develop new services and approaches to our work. Their support and advice is irreplaceable.
In addition to providing a breadth of experience, our Board plays an important role in two-way communication. We encourage all WiLS members to ask questions or make suggestions to them or any WiLS Board member. WiLS members are also welcome to attend virtual meetings of the Board.
In this spotlight, we introduce you to Andrew Prellwitz (he/him), Librarian – User Services and Director of Lane Library at Ripon College and WiLS Board appointed representative.
How long have you worked in the library/cultural org space?
Since 2007
What’s your favorite aspect of your job?
I love being in the classroom and also working one-on-one with students on research projects.
What do you like best (or look forward to the most) about serving on the WiLS board?
I’m looking forward to meeting colleagues from across the state and getting to know more about an organization I have long been a fan of.
What is your favorite way to spend a weekend?
On a trail, beach, lake, or river in the upper peninsula.
Any hobbies you’d like to share?
I am a life-long germanophile and keep up with as much news and contemporary culture auf Deutsch as I can. I also follow professional cycling as obsessively as Wisconsinites follow the Packers.
What was your first job and what’s the one lesson you took from that experience that still resonates with you today?
My first professional job was teaching German language and literature. Plan enough to be flexible.
