Call for Applicants: BadgerLink Advisory Group

Applications are now being accepted for the BadgerLink Advisory Group. The DPI's Library Services Team is seeking ten new members to serve a two-year term beginning in the spring of 2025. The deadline for submission is December 13, 2024, and the review and selection of applications will be finalized by January 17, 2025. 

The BadgerLink Advisory Group's mission is to seek to improve the ability of all Wisconsin residents to access and effectively use BadgerLink, the state's online library. The advisory group meets to develop new ways to:

• ensure ease and increased usage of BadgerLink's high-quality, licensed resources ranging from personal interest to educational research
• expand service visibility to existing as well as new and diverse audiences
• build stronger relationships between members and their libraries and community organizations

The Library Services Team is looking for members from all types of Wisconsin libraries and community organizations. The group meets virtually two times per year. The meetings follow a flipped-classroom model to encourage and allow for discussion during the meetings. Members will receive learning materials prior to each meeting on one of four general topical areas: resources/content, user experience, training, and outreach/marketing. The anticipated time commitment to review the materials and generate notes for discussion is roughly 1.5 hours. During the meetings, members will assist with developing and prioritizing activities based on the topic, and reviewing prior work. Time outside of meetings may be needed to complete or review certain activities.

Members serve two-year terms, with all members beginning at the spring meeting of the first year. Group members should have:

• Expertise necessary to accomplish the group’s objectives
• Interest or experience in electronic resources
• Sufficient time available to prepare for and attend meetings
• Willingness to listen to diverse perspectives

More information is available in the Participation Handbook. Apply today!

Remember, applications are being accepted through December 13, 2024.

If you have questions or would like to learn more, visit badgerlink.dpi.wi.gov/badgerlink-advisory-group.

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