Index
- Mobile hotspots for libraries
- Madison purchase adds adult coloring books to Flipster collection
- Member/Staff News
- Plain seeks library director
- Continuing Education Calendar
Mobile hotspots for libraries
One big part of community outreach is bringing library services to the people. It might be a local event, farmers market, or a holiday parade. On common theme that we hear over and over is that it would be awesome if there was a way to have internet access at these events.
The good news is that soon it will be possible! SCLS will soon introduce a pilot project for using mobile hotspots. This project is funded by a grant and will last about a year. If this is something you are interested in, please watch your email over the next week or so. We plan on sending out information about the project and how to signup!
Mobile hotspots are about the size of a smartphone and use the cellular signal to connect to the Internet. Once the hotspot is online it sends out a wireless signal. You can connect to this signal using any normal wireless device. Just like that you have an Internet connection wherever you are! This is a great opportunity to get out into the community and still stay connected
Madison purchase adds adult coloring books to Flipster collection
Madison Public Library has purchased three Adult Coloring Books for the SCLS Flipster collection. Join millions of adults around the world who are rediscovering the simple relaxation and joy of coloring!
The digital magazine collection Flipster now includes Adult Coloring Books, which are featured alongside the magazine titles when you login to Flipster with a valid library card.
Highlights of the coloring books include:
- the coloring books are simultaneous use and fully printable, no copyright restrictions.
- please make use of these for adult coloring stations or programs.
- digital coloring is available on iPad Pro.
- Madison Public Library has purchased these as a pilot for one year for all SCLS patrons to use.
- SCLS may consider adding more titles next year if use is good.
The titles added to the collection are Stress Relieving Patterns, Stress Relieving Animal Designs and Stress Relieving Ocean Animals.
The April issue of WSLL @ Your Service has been published at http://wilawlibrary.gov/newsletter/1604.html.
An outstanding library facility in the Village of Plain, Wisconsin (Sauk County), population 773, is seeking a creative, energetic individual to provide direction and leadership. The Kraemer Library and Community Center is currently accepting applications for a Library Director. The library has a service population of 2,380 with a 2016 operating budget of $146,000.
The successful candidate must possess outstanding interpersonal skills, demonstrate leadership ability, a strong attention to detail and have excellent organizational problem solving skills. Ideal candidates must enjoy developing new programs for area residents of all ages, training and managing staff, marketing the library and its resources, developing partnerships with local schools and other organizations, maintaining the library’s collection and advocating to the municipality and other stakeholders. The ability to develop effective working relationships with the community, Library Board, Friends Board, staff and patrons is essential. Additional responsibilities include planning, formulating library policies, budgeting and advising the Library Board and Friends of the Library along with computer and technology experience and competency and supervisory skills. The position is 40 hours/week.
Candidates must be eligible for temporary Grade 3 Wisconsin Public Library Certification, and a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, as is a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a public library.
For full consideration, please submit: a cover letter, resume, and references to the Kraemer Library and Community Center Recruitment Committee at [email protected].
A complete job description may be obtained on the Kraemer Library’s website at http://www.kraemerlibrary.org. The application deadline is May 4, 2016.