Online Update

Vol. 7, No. 16 -- Aug. 7, 2009

Index

- Register for System Celebration by Sept. 3
- Input sought on proposed SCLS governance model
- Member/Staff News
- Update on Sheboygan and maintenance of effort
- Winding Rivers Library System publishes Recommended Wages for Directors for 2010
- Portage Public Library seeks director
- Libraries should engage in advocacy every day
- New Public Library Space Needs: A Planning Outline now available
- Library Card Sign-up Month, Banned Books Week materials available from ALA
- OverDrive announces Digital Library Blog
- Continuing Education Calendar 

Vol. 7, No. 15 -- July 24, 2009

Index

- System Celebration registration deadline is Sept. 3
- Britannica Online resources now available in BadgerLink
- Member/Staff News
- LearningExpress Library promotional materials updated
- Photos sought for System Celebration slide presentation
- 2009 Wisconsin Public Library Directory now available
- WSLL creates foreclosure tutorial
- Preliminary 2008 public library statistics available
- Planning Commissioners Journal touts libraries as ‘economic engines’
- Register now for OverDrive's Training Month
- Continuing Education Calendar

Vol. 7, No. 14 -- July 10, 2009

Index

- NoveList Plus adds access to non-fiction titles
- Tight budget times heighten need for advocacy
- Member/Staff News
- System Celebration is Sept. 24
- OverDrive Bookmobile draws about 100 at Madison event
- Possible budget cuts could affect Mead Library’s system membership
- Audio music/video product award available for public libraries
- Continuing Education Calendar

Vol. 7, No. 13 -- June 26, 2009

Index

- BadgerLink changes implemented
- SCLS launches YouTube Channel
- New Glarus receives Big Read grant
- Computer Tutorials added to LearningExpress Library
- Member/Staff News
- ‘Health Information for the Elderly and Their Caregivers’ workshops scheduled
- OverDrive adds iPod compatibility to WPLC Digital Download Center
- NoveList user interface updated
- LibLime Users' Group to kick off at ALA conference
- IMLS Launches ‘Libraries to the Rescue’ podcast series
- Will Manley on why libraries will survive
- WebJunction announces bilingual storytimes webinar
- MDA seeks library partners to help promote annual telethon
- Continuing Education Calendar

Vol. 7, No. 12 -- June 12, 2009

Index

- New Advocacy Toolkit available from SCLS
- OverDrive Bookmobile coming to Madison July 2
- Member/Staff News
- AskAway magnets, bookmarks available
- BadgerLink RFP process update
- More positive press for libraries
- Libraries invited to St. Paul Fundraising Summit
- MLS article explains ‘Five Ways You Can Save Money by Marketing’
- LSTA information sessions scheduled June 24 & 25
- ALSC announces exceptional websites for children
- Continuing Education Calendar

Vol. 7, No. 11 -- May 29, 2009

Index

- SCLS signs lease for new office space
- Results from the Technology Governance Conference
- Member/Staff News
- System Celebration award nomination deadline is June 15
- Burmaster announces 2009 LSTA grant awards
- Space still available on ALA Conference bus
- WEMTA to sponsor Madison Mallards tailgate party
- Continuing Education Calendar

Vol. 7, No. 10 -- May 15, 2009

Index

- TeenRead ‘09 publicity materials available
- SCLS director gathering scheduled May 20
- Member/Staff News
- ‘Speak Up for Your Library’ cards available; online registration encouraged
- SCLS launches Koha development blog
- Library value calculator includes return on investment calculation
- Space still available on ALA Conference bus
- Free tickets available for the Newbery/Caldecott/Wilder Banquet at ALA Conference
- ALA screencast details potential ARRA library funding
- Continuing Education Calendar

Vol. 7, No. 9 -- May 1, 2009

Index

- Sign up today to share thoughts on LINK governance
- Annual Meeting evaluation now available online
- Member/Staff News
- More about photo permissions
- Pandemic plan resources to prepare for possible H1N1 virus outbreak
- Libraries install new ‘Medallion edition Apex XpressCheck’
- Update on federal broadband funding
- Libraries have free access to Careers Database for 2009
- Water Library launches 'AquaLog' blog
- Dane County libraries sought to host visiting artists programs next fall
- Libraries invited to partner with social security
- May webinar tells outreach success stories
- Microsoft, TechSoup announce ‘Show Your Impact’ contest
- Continuing Education Calendar

Vol. 7, No. 8 -- April 20, 2009

Index

- System Celebration award nomination deadline is June 15
- Order your free 2009 SLP school visit video now
- Member/Staff News
- Annual Wisconsin Literacy Celebration is May 7
- $300 grants available to sponsor writers and illustrators
- American Libraries article focuses on Recovery & Reinvestment Act
- MMoCA sponsors April 21 program on children’s learning
- Continuing Education Calendar

Vol. 7, No. 7 -- April 3, 2009

Index

- It’s not too late to register for SCLS Annual Meeting
- State survey on broadband availability
- Member/Staff News
- IMLS releases data note on libraries’ use of broadband to serve high-need communities
- Workshop explores questions about caring for elderly parents, loved ones
- ALA Conference bus available
- Adolescent literacy workshop scheduled May 1
- Lester Public Library of Rome adds media center
- Roles of public library technology in supporting education, learning highlighted in new issues brief
- Input sought on strategic planning workshop content
- Wisconsin shows improvements in adult literacy
- Wisconsin Dells businessman offers Owen Gromme print to all libraries
- Applications invited for 2009 Lois Lenski Covey Foundation Library Grants
- Continuing Education Calendar