WLTC Team Spotlight: Monona Public Art Project Gives Visibility, Voice to Lived Experience
Written by Dawn Tevis
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WLTC Team Spotlight: Lake Geneva Expands Resources, Reduces Waste with Community Read
Written by Dawn Tevis
November Professional Development Opportunities
Guest post by Joy Schwarz
Please check the NEWI list of free webinars to find online continuing education opportunities you may attend from where you are. Most sessions are 60 minutes long, and are provided – at no charge to you – by associations, agencies, companies, and library systems. There’s a lot to choose from, so here’s a sample of topics that may be of interest to you.
Managing stress & building resilience; click title to register:
WLTC Team Spotlight: Franklin Supports Youth Mental Health With Music, Multigenerational Mix
Written by Dawn Tevis
WLTC Team Spotlight: Diverse Brodhead Partnerships Catalyze Powerful Connection Despite Pandemic
Written by Dawn Tevis
Dual Membership in WLA and WEMTA Extends Your Network
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
A message to BadgerLink users from TeachingBooks
On October 7, OverDrive, the digital reading platform for libraries and schools, announced the acquisition of TeachingBooks.net, a long-standing, Wisconsin-founded resource provided statewide through BadgerLink.
October Professional Development Opportunities
Guest post by Joy Schwarz
Please check the NEWI list of free webinars to find online continuing education opportunities you may attend from where you are. Most sessions are 60 minutes long, and are provided – at no charge to you – by associations, agencies, companies, and library systems. There’s a lot to choose from, so here’s a sample of topics that may be of interest to you.
Managing stress & building resilience; click title to register:
DPI accepting grant applications for $3 million in ARPA library pandemic relief funding
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced on Monday, 9/27, that the competitive grant application process for library relief funding is now open. All Wisconsin public libraries and regional public library systems are eligible to apply for the American Rescue Plan Act funds awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. IMLS awarded Wisconsin nearly $3.3 million to be used for supporting digital inclusion efforts, providing rapid emergency relief to libraries, and supporting library services that meet the needs of local communities.
2021 Charlotte Zolotow Lecture Featuring Christopher Myers
Guest post from Megan Schliesman, Librarian at the Cooperative Children's Book Center
The 2021 Charlotte Zolotow Lecture Featuring Christopher Myers will be held on Thursday, September 30, 7:30 p.m., Great Hall, Memorial Union OR via livestream.
Mr. Myers’ lecture is titled “What Is Your Water? Establishing a Lingua Franca in Community Literatures.”