Recent Updates
- Final report of the Public Library System Revision (PLSR) Steering Committee
- PLSR Followup and COLAND listening sessions, March, April 2019
- WI Community Engagement Needs Assessment Report 2018
- 2019 County Library Tax Exemption Calculation Guide
- LSTA Five-Year Plan for WI 2018-2022
- LSTA Five-Year Evaluation for WI
- Public Library Services Funding Framework
Staff Contacts
John DeBacher
(608) 267-9225
Director, Public Library Development
Public Library Technology, E-rate
Shannon Schultz
(608) 266-7270
Public Library Administration
Public Librarian Certification and Continuing Education
Michael Dennison
(608) 266-5196
Public Library Data, Funding, and Compliance
Tessa Michaelson Schmidt
(608) 267-5077
Youth Services, Inclusive Services, LSTA
The fax number for all PLD staff is (608) 267-9207
Other Resources
- Resources and information for Rural and Small Libraries
- Pandemic Flu Planning for Wisconsin Public Libraries
- BadgerLink
- The 50 State Library Websites
- WISCAT
The Division for Libraries and Technology's Public Library Development Team supports public libraries and regional systems on behalf of Wisconsin residents to ensure equitable access to library services. We serve as stewards of state and federal funds and sustainers of statutory compliance. We strive to empower public library and regional system staff and stakeholders to aid in the fulfillment of community goals.
Library Governance and Administration
- Public Library Services Funding Framework
- Library legislation and funding
- Library Law, Standards, Policies and Planning
- County Library Planning, Funding, and Related Issues
- Economic Impact of Public Libraries
- Records Retention Schedule for Wisconsin Public Libraries and Public Library Systems
- Wisconsin Public Library Standards
- Administrative Essentials: A Handbook for Wisconsin Public Library Directors
Library Technology
Library Science and Technology Act (LSTA)
Public Librarian Certification
- Changes to certification rules
- Application and report forms
- Certification Manual for Wisconsin Public Library Directors
- Wisconsin Administrative Code relating to public librarian certification
Public Library Statistics and Annual Report
Public Library Systems, Plans, and Budget Guidelines
- Public Library System Redesign Project
- Lean System Study Work Group Recommendations
- Public Library System Plans
- Public Library System Aid: 2018 and 2019
- System Audit Requirements
Youth and Inclusive Services
Wisconsin Library Board Resources
- Library administration and legal resources
- Trustee and related library organizations
- Public library policies and board bylaws
- Trustee Essentials: A Handbook for Wisconsin Public Library Trustees
- Public Library Administration and Governance: FAQ