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I want to thank everyone who works in or with libraries in Wisconsin for the tireless work you do every day in making accurate and reliable information, resources, and books more accessible to Wisconsin residents. Your work does not go unnoticed by the Department of Public Instruction or, most importantly, the communities you serve.
April is the perfect month to celebrate libraries of all types!
The entire month of April is School Library Month. School Library Month has been celebrated since 1985 by the American Association of School (AASL) Librarians, a division of the American Library Association (ALA). School Library Month is a fantastic time to celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning. AASL's School Library Month website has many resources to promote School Library Month in your own community.
Each community and school library is unique. This means your community will have its own recipe for a successful summer reading program (SRP) visit. Consider our tips and ideas when planning your visits!
Making a Summer Reading Program Visit a Success: Public Librarian’s Guide
Determine how your school librarian prefers to communicate. Start with email, and offer to connect via phone or in-person if preferred.
This guest post is provided by Marci Glaus, PBS Wisconsin Education.
Applications are now being accepted to serve on the Wisconsin State Superintendent’s Reading Advisory Council.
The BadgerLink team seeks applicants to participate in the BadgerLink Advisory Group. This group seeks to improve the ability of all Wisconsin residents to access and effectively use high-quality, licensed resources provided by BadgerLink, expand program visibility, and build stronger relationships between the program and stakeholders.
The following message has been provided by the 21st Century Community Learning Center consultants. The Library Services Team encourages public and school librarians to work collaboratively in applying for these grants.
Belonging to professional organizations creates opportunities for growth, avenues for networking, and expands our community of practice. Belonging to TWO organizations can double your opportunities without doubling your financial investment! The Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) and the Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) are both rich with value for their members, and they offer discounts to members who join both.
WLA/YSS Highlights
Guest post by Marci Glaus, Education Communications Manager at PBS Wisconsin Education
In April 2020, the Division for Libraries and Technology began supporting public libraries and library users by launching a statewide online reading challenge platform and mobile app, Beanstack, to support summer library programming and future reading initiatives through 2023. The success of Beanstack and the excitement it is generating throughout the state inspired another initiative to support young readers in Wisconsin, Beanstack for school libraries!