Index
- McMillan Memorial Library Seeks Director
- SCLS Board of Trustees Approve and Sign Purchase Sale Agreement
- Wisconsin Libraries Talk About Race
- Wisconsin Tax Information – A Letter From DOR Secretary Peter Barca
- IMLS Releases FY 2021 Annual Performance Report
- Continuing Education Calendar
McMillan Memorial Library Seeks Director
Due to the impending retirement of the current Director, the Board of Trustees seeks a proven leader and manager for award-winning public library serving 40,000 people in scenic central Wisconsin.
Responsibilities: Community and interlibrary relations; personnel and financial administration; planning and development; services, collections, and equipment; and building and grounds.
Qualifications: A.L.A.-accredited M.L.S. and experience in public library administration required.
Compensation: $92,255 plus excellent benefits.
McMillan Library: $2,007,332 annual budget; 19.25 FTE, including 6 FTE with MLS.
45,000-square-foot building with major revisions completed in 2022, including 249-seat auditorium, meeting and study rooms, and state-of-the-art makerspace; 5,000-square-foot library commons area with coffee shop.
Endowment of $2,500,000 and high level of ongoing private funding. Excellent programs for all ages supported by strong programming budget. Member of South Central Library System. See library website at www.mcmillanlibrary.org.
Wisconsin Rapids: High quality of life, low housing costs, beautiful parks, excellent educational institutions.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 18, 2022. Send letter of application with resume including three references to:
McMillan Memorial Library Board of Trustees
City of Wisconsin Rapids Human Resources Department
444 West Grand Avenue
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
or email to [email protected]. Equal opportunity employer.
SCLS Board of Trustees Approve and Sign Purchase Sale Agreement
On February 24, 2022, the SCLS Board of Trustees approved and signed the purchase sale agreement for 2801 Walton Commons Lane, the site for the new SCLS Headquarters building.
Wisconsin Libraries Talk about Race – Registration for Independent Study and Group Discussion Opportunities Now Open.
The Wisconsin Libraries Talk about Race project continues with independent study and group discussion opportunities. Connect with colleagues to have these important discussions in couple of ways: through independent study and/or in small groups in a facilitated group discussion.
The independent study portion of the Wisconsin Libraries Talk about Race project is now live. Visit the Wisconsin Libraries Talk about Race: Independent Study webpage to find expertly curated resources and engage in thoughtful discussion through an online forum. The online forum and resources are intended to expand on the content of the webinars. Registration through the Wisconsin Libraries Talk about Race: Independent Study webpage is required for access. Viewing of the webinars is encouraged.
The group discussion portion of the Wisconsin Libraries Talk about Race project is another opportunity to practice and expand understanding of the topic. Participants will have the opportunity to connect virtually with their peers through a one-hour facilitated discussion led by trained library staff from around the state. There are several opportunities to join in a discussion scheduled for March. Discussions will be hosted over Zoom. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants to ensure an in-depth discussion.
Discussion dates and registration links: · Tuesday, March 8th at 6 PM (Register here) · Thursday, March 10th at 8 AM (Register here) · Friday, March 11th at 9 AM (Register here) · Tuesday, March 15th at 1 PM (Register here)
The next webinar in the Wisconsin Libraries Talk about Race series: Engaging in Sensitive Conversations & Handling Pushback is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9th at 10 AM (Register here). If you have any questions, please contact Mark Jochem or Jean Anderson or reach out to the IDEA Team.
Wisconsin Tax Information – A Letter From DOR Secretary Peter Barca
Legislative Colleagues:
As you know, tax season began Monday, January 24, and our goal is always to make it as easy as possible to comply, provide excellent customer service, and partner with our stakeholders.
More Wisconsinites choose to e-file their returns every year because it is secure and accurate. Over 91% of returns filed in tax year 2020 were received electronically.
That said, we understand that many Wisconsinites are prevented from e-filing their tax returns due to a variety of factors, including lack of internet and technology access. We have made the most frequently used paper forms available to libraries that choose to participate and make space for taxpayers to pick up tax forms. There are some forms and instructions that we now only provide online or printed on an as requested basis due to budget constraints.
If you receive any correspondence from your constituents regarding a lack of availability of paper instructions for specific forms, please know that our Customer Service Team is standing by to print and mail forms and instructions to taxpayers that need them. Simply have your constituents call 608-266-2772 and make the request.
Here are some additional resources that may be of use to you and your constituents this tax season:
Available Resources
- All forms and instructions can be found on Department of Revenue website and can be downloaded and printed as needed.
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program resources are available for those who require assistance or prefer to file using paper forms. Information and site locations can be found on our website.
- Library patrons can call Customer Service at 608-266-2772 or email [email protected] to inquire about paper form options and availability.
- Wisconsin e-file, it's free, secure, and accurate. Each year, more Wisconsin taxpayers file their income tax returns and receive their refunds more quickly using our e-file application called Wisconsin e-file. Wisconsin e-file is available on our website.
Thank you for your service to our state and your constituents!
Most Sincerely,
DOR Secretary Peter Barca
IMLS Releases FY 2021 Annual Performance Report
WASHINGTON, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the agency's Annual Performance Report (APR) is now available for FY 2021. The report is an in-depth look at how IMLS aligns its strategic priorities with practice.
“In this past fiscal year, IMLS continued its work aiding libraries and museums responding to the pandemic,” said IMLS Director Crosby Kemper. “We distributed an additional $178 million in American Rescue Plan funding with a further $4 million for grantmaking, research, and evaluation from original CARES Act funding. The near doubling of our funding over a little more than a year has been virtually 100 percent obligated, and over 30 percent has been spent by recipients in the less than half a year since the awards were made. This is a tribute to the importance of need and use by our library and museum grantees and the very targeted and efficient work of our dedicated staff.”
The APR reviews key impacts of the agency’s activities for FY 2021. Highlights from the report include:
- IMLS entered into an interagency agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in partnership with the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) and the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), to launch Communities for Immunity, which provides funding to museums and libraries to enhance COVID-19 vaccine confidence in communities across the U.S.
- More than 1,000 participants attended the third National Tribal Broadband Summit, co-hosted by IMLS and the Departments of Interior, Education, Commerce, Agriculture, Transportation, the Federal Communications Commission, and the White House Council for Native American Affairs. This Summit and two Tribal Consultations focused interagency work on providing support for educational and health care programs and to help close the digital divide in Indian Country.
- The Grants to States program has been focused on libraries and literacy, digital inclusion, workforce development, and recovery with particular emphasis on digital skills, devices, hotspots, Wi-Fi and mobile outreach, and the provision of services to those most challenged and affected by both the pandemic and continued economic, educational, and cultural disparities.
- The Museums for All program reached a milestone with over 700 museum members providing free or discounted access to families and children who are economically challenged.
“Throughout the pandemic, IMLS has also been working to put a strong equity filter on all our relevant grantmaking to make sure our dollars, your dollars, go where most needed,” said Kemper. “We reestablished our National Medals Program, and one need only look at the 2021 recipients to see that our libraries and museums remain not only culturally vibrant but also central to the civic and community life of our nation.”
For more information about IMLS’s activities in FY 2021, the full report is available on the IMLS website.