Index
- Lettie W Jensen Library seeks Part-time Director
- Rep. Rozar Visits Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library, Receives Libraries Transform! Poster
- The Trending Library: Engaging Teens In Your Library Webinar
- Reentry Resources and Programs for Your Community
- SSCS Conference Presentation Proposals due April 15
- When Books Are Threatened, Where Do We Turn?
- WVLS Digital Bytes
- Continuing Education Calendar
Lettie W. Jensen Library seeks Part-time Director
The Lettie W. Jensen Library of Amherst is seeking a dedicated, creative and energetic person to be our next Part-Time Director.
Our community-centered library serves a village population of 1100 and a service area of 3500. We focus on service to our patrons and strive to create a welcoming experience for readers of all ages. The Village of Amherst is located in Portage County between the cities of Stevens Point and Waupaca.
The applicant selected will be responsible for all management tasks related to the operation of our rural library. It is recommended to have completed 54 college semester credits and must be eligible or willing to take the required courses for Grade 3 library certification in the State of Wisconsin. Knowledge of preparing and implementing a budget; ability to supervise a small staff; demonstrated a commitment to professional development; proficient technology experience; excellent organizational skills; interpersonal oral and written communication skills; enjoy developing programs for residents of all ages; maintenance and safety of building and grounds and be dependable and flexible. This position is paid hourly, 14 – 18 hours per week (not to exceed 20 hours per week), and pay will be dependent on experience and certification. Availability on Mondays (9-5 pm) and Wednesdays (1-8 pm) are required with this position, with some flexibility to cover other positions as needed (ie: occasional Saturday). Limited benefits are available with this position.
To apply candidates should submit cover letter addressed to the Library Board, resume (must include education) and three professional references to:
Library Director Position
Aralda Bell
P.O. Box 204
Amherst, WI 54406
Email: babell@wi-net.com
Application must be postmarked/emailed by April 15, 2022.
Rep. Rozar Visits Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library, Receives Libraries Transform! Poster
The Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) began its Libraries Transform! poster project in 2016 as part of the association’s 125th Anniversary, and as a vehicle for building relationships between legislators and libraries. WLA’s goal is to create and maintain a complete set of legislative posters for display in local libraries. The project is based on the American Library Association’s Libraries Transform Campaign.
Each year, the WLA presents new legislators with these personalized posters as a reminder of the impact public libraries can have on their communities. Rep. Donna Rozer of Assembly District 69, received her poster on March 23, 2022 at Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library.
Photo Caption: Rep Donna Rozer with Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library Director Jill Porter
The Trending Library: Engaging Teens In Your Library Webinar
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
11:00-12:00
Join high school librarian Kelsey Bogan to learn about how she uses social media, dynamic shelving strategies, and low-tech maker stations to engage her teen students in the library. We’ll talk about TikTok, modern book displays, and which low-tech (and low-stress) maker activities are most popular at Kelsey’s library. Let’s transform our spaces into teen-centered wonderlands.
Register here!
Reentry Resources and Programs for Your Community
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Webinar
Register Here
In recognition of Second Chance Month, we are offering a Reentry Resources and Programs webinar opportunity. Second Chance Month was established in 2017 by the Prison Fellowship organization, and recognized by presidential proclamation in 2021. It recognizes the barriers and challenges to finding and keeping employment encountered by people who have completed their time in incarceration (jail or prison) and reentering the community. Libraries can help their patron's post-incarceration with resources and information about programs available to assist the return to community. Finding employment can be a key factor in adjusting to community life and avoiding returning to incarceration.
During this webinar, participants will learn:
- Reentry 101 – background information about incarceration and the reentry process
- Employment and social service programs available in communities and through local job centers
- Incentive programs for employers to hire people with criminal records
- LIFT Wisconsin Legal Tune-up program to review criminal records
After the webinar, participants will be provided with a set of resources to assist patrons, including a ready-made resource list for patrons created with assistance from Julie Enloe on behalf of the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin and Carol Hassler from the Wisconsin Law Library. This program will be presented by staff members from multiple agencies.
This webinar is sponsored by the LAWDS (Libraries Activating Workforce Development Skills) Project and the Bridges, Monarch, South Central and Winnefox Library Systems.
SSCS Conference Presentation Proposals due April 15
The Support Staff and Circulation Services (SSCS) Annual conference will be held on Thursday, May 26 at the Waunakee Public Library, with a virtual option also available for staff unable to attend in-person.
Providing library service throughout the pandemic has left many library workers feeling sapped of enthusiasm for their work, while ever-changing guidelines and service models may have left others feeling burned out. With the goal of helping library staff regain their joy for library service while also taking care of themselves, the conference theme is Live Well, Serve Well: Rediscovering Your Passion for Service.
We are looking for library staff that have found creative and joyful ways to serve users, while also taking care of their own mental health and passion for their work. Have you found fun ways to keep staff motivated and engaged in their work? Creative service models that patrons are loving? Share them with us!
Sessions are 60 minutes long--45 minutes for presentations and 10-15 minutes for questions. We encourage library staff with great ideas for keeping staff excited about their work, creative ideas for stress reduction for staff, or programs for patrons that have helped keep library work fun despite all the challenges of the past two years. Email Elizabeth Clauss at eclauss@waupl.org with any questions, and fill out the online application form to submit your proposal. Our conference will be offered in a hybrid format this year, so please indicate your preference for a virtual or in-person presentation. Proposals are due by April 15.
When Books Are Threatened, Where Do We Turn?
From Tennessee to Texas, book banning continues to make headlines across the United States. According to a recent New Your Times piece, the American Library Association received an “unprecedented 330 reports of book challenges” last fall, and the executive director of the National Coalition Against Censorship said “he has not seen this level of challenges since the 1980s.”
Facing threats of censorship and losing diverse perspectives, parents, teachers, and librarians are all asking the question “When books are threatened, where do we turn”? Join Penguin Random House on March 29 from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm ET for an evening of programming in partnership with PEN America dedicated to examining this pressing question. Click here to register.
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