Wednesday, October 12, 2022
BIPOC Librarian Wellness Event: Walking in Community
Guest post by Kel Hughes Jones, MLIS, Ed.D.
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2023-2027 LSTA Plan Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) announced today the release of the 2023-2027 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Five-Year Plan. Visit the DPI’s website for the full plan document as well as a two-page infographic of the plan.
The DPI Library Services Team presents at WLA Conference in November
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Library Services Team will be joining colleagues across the state for the Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference 2022, November 1-4, 2022. Stop by the Library Services Team’s booth B402 to say hello to our team and meet our newest public library consultants Chris Baker and Jeni Schomber, ask questions, and pick up some statewide information including posters and bookmarks for your library.
20 Wisconsin Libraries Pilot Program to Check Out Daily State Park Passes
remarks during kick-off event.
IDEA Team Advisory Committee Call for Applicants
Guest post by Mark Jochem, South Central Library System
The CCBC Presents the 2022 Charlotte Zolotow Lecture
Guest post by the CCBC
The Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) invites you to the 2022 Charlotte Zolotow Lecture.
2022 Wisconsin Public Libraries Continuing Education Topics Survey
The continuing education coordinators from public library systems across the state recently released a survey inviting all Wisconsin public library staff to identify their learning priorities. Survey responses will help shape and develop the offerings in your region and the state. Click on the 2022 WI Public Libraries CE Topics Survey to select topics for the areas that are of interest to you or your staff. You can also suggest topics in areas not listed. This should take eight (8) minutes or less. Please submit responses by Friday, October 28, 2022.
Questions? Problems? Contact Laurie Freund (ljfreund@bridgeslibrarysystem.org or 262-896-8083).
Celebrating 120 Years of Providing Access to Wisconsin State Documents
The National Archives is celebrating October as American Archives Month to highlight how history is made accessible to you. Wisconsin is celebrating, too! For nearly 120 years, Wisconsin libraries have been providing access to Wisconsin state documents distributed by the Wisconsin Document Depository Program giving historical perspective on the activities of Wisconsin state government.
Celebrating Friends of the Library
Libraries play an essential role in providing resources and information for free to communities across the country in safe, accessible spaces. Librarians know, however, much of their strength and ability to serve their communities comes from the support of Friends of the Library groups.
Professional Development Opportunities in October 2022
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: