Index
- Around The System
- SCLS Professional Collection New Books April 2024
- WiLS’ Idea To Action Fund
- National Voter Registration Day, Sept 17: Public Library Participation Opportunities
- Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers Website Update
- Continuing Education Calendar
Around The System
Portage County Library Seek Director
Join the Library Board and staff of The Portage County Public Library as it continues to play its important role as cultural center and community partner. Serving 70,380 people, PCPL operates four facilities: the 45,000 Square-foot Main Library located in Stevens Point and three smaller branch libraries located in Almond, Plover, and Rosholt.
With a team of 28 full-time equivalent employees and a $1.7 million dollar budget, the Library circulates 337,000 items annually to 19,600+ registered cardholders. Opportunities for the new Director include strategic planning, working with local universities on the fledgling social work internship program, and developing alternative funding streams for library services and programs.
Interested applicants can view the complete job description and apply at https://portagecountyjobs.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2lt3os8dlog. A complete job description is also available on the Portage County Public Library website.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with the initial review of applicants on May 20th. The first round of interviews will be conducted the week of June 2, 2024.
The Library Director is a Portage County employee, with the full benefits package granted to county employees. The salary starts at $91,777 and includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, health insurance, dental insurance, a retirement plan, and more.
Wyocena Public Library Seeks Director
The Wyocena Library Board has an immediate opening for a part-time Library Director for the Wyocena Public Library in Wyocena, WI. We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and organized leader who is dependable and flexible for this tiny- but-terrific library.
The Director is responsible for all management tasks related to day-to-day operations of the library: preparing and implementing a budget; supervising a small staff; commitment to professional development; proficient technology experience; excellent organizational skills; interpersonal oral and written communication skills; providing programs for residents of all ages; maintenance and safety of building and grounds.
The Library serves the Village Wyocena. It is a member of the South Central Library System. This position has a flexible schedule of 12-15 hours a week, pay range $13-15 per hour, depending on qualifications/experience. The position requires eligibility for a Grade 3 library director certification, or the ability to earn this State of Wisconsin certification. Some in-library experience is preferred, but not required. No residency requirement.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, copy of college transcript, and references to:
Jason LeMay, Library Board President
c/o Pardeeville Area Schools
120 Oak Street
Pardeeville, WI 53954
Materials may also be emailed to [email protected]
Applications are being accepted until May 17, 2024
The Village of Wyocena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SCLS Professional Collection New Books April 2024
A practical guide to Dewey Decimal Classification by Snow, Karen
Beyond books: adult library programs for a new era by Carson, Jenn
Building representative community archives: inclusive strategies in practice edited by Crumme, Hannah Leah
Curating community collections: a holistic approach to diverse collection development by Schreiber, Mary
E.J. Josey: transformational leader of the modern library profession by Chancellor, Renate L.
Exhibits and displays: a practical guide for librarians by Ng-He, Carol
Eye-popping, show-stopping libraries: trends and insights from the AIA/ALA Library Building Awards by Dahlgren, Anders
Freedom libraries: the untold story of libraries for African Americans in the South by Selby, Mike
Getting graphic!: comics for kids by Gorman, Michele
Great library events: from planning to promotion to evaluation by Flaherty, Mary Grace
Information resource description: creating and managing metadata by Hider, Philip
Information services today: an introduction, 3rd Edition, edited by Hirsch, Sandra
Knowledge management: a practical guide for librarians by Bartlett, Jennifer A.
Libraries without borders: new directions in library history edited by Knowlton, Steven A., Pozzi, Ellen M., Sly, Jordan S., Spunaugle, Emily D.
Library management problems today by Disher, Wayne
Library management: a practical guide for librarians by McCafferty, Bridgit
Metadata, Third edition by Zeng, Marcia Lei
Online searching: a guide to finding quality information efficiently and effectively by Markey, Karen
Open access in literature and libraries: principles and practices by Brunsting, Karen
Pioneers in librarianship: sixty notable leaders who shaped the field by Nappo, Christina A.
Saving your digital past, present, and future: a step-by-step guide by Reyes, Vanessa
Silenced in the library: banned books in America by Jarvis, Zeke
The African American struggle for library equality: the untold story of the Julius Rosenwald Fund Library Program by Johnson-Jones, Aisha M.
The experimental library: a guide to taking risks, failing forward, and creating change by Copper, Cathryn M.
The librarian's guide to learning theory: practical applications in library settings by Medaille, Ann
The theory and craft of digital preservation by Owens, Trevor
Trans and gender diverse voices in libraries edited by Adolpho, Kalani Keahi, Krueger, Stephen G., McCracken, Krista
Uncommon quotes for library lovers by ALA
Using digital information services in the library workplace: an introduction for support staff by Shaw, Marie Keen
Using technology in the library workplace: an introduction for support staff by Shaw, Marie Keen
The WiLS Ideas to Action Fund application period is open through June 3rd!
The WiLS Ideas to Action Fund provides grants of up to $5,000 so member organizations can bring their project ideas to life. The Fund encourages partnerships and collaborations among WiLS members and with community partners, supports innovative and exploratory new work, and seeds the development of processes, methods, or resources that can be used by other WiLS members.
The total amount awarded in 2023 was $33,800. To date, the WiLS Board has awarded over $155,000 to 38 Wisconsin libraries and cultural organizations.
Have questions about WiLS Ideas to Action Funds? Watch the recording of our webinar on preparing your proposal or contact at [email protected].
All WiLS general members are eligible to apply. If you are not a member, it’s free and the application process is quick and easy. Read more about joining WiLS here.
We recognize that sometimes the barrier to completing a project is not lack of funds, but lack of time. Instead of or in addition to funding, members can apply for WiLS staff time to support project planning, facilitation, survey design, marketing, or other project activities.
National Voter Registration Day, Sept 17: Public Library Participation Opportunities
National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is a nonpartisan national civic holiday that was created to bring broad awareness of voter registration and help Americans get ready to vote in November. Public libraries are encouraged to sign up to become community partners in this year's event which will be held on Tuesday, September 17th.
As a community partner, you'll:
- Agree to stay non-partisan
- Request SWAG materials including posters and stickers (which will be mailed in August)
- Receive access to digital assets including posters and toolkits, state-by-state guides, webinars on reaching voters, and more
- Receive updates about events and outreach grant opportunities (available in June)
There is no cost to becoming a community partner or receiving materials! The form takes just 5 minutes or less to sign up.
Feel free to reach out to NVRD for any questions at [email protected]
Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers Website Update
The Library of Congress has transitioned the longstanding Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers website to a new digital collection format. This change includes a brand new interface and back-end search infrastructure.
The Chronicling America Historic American Newspapers collection provides access to select digitized newspaper pages produced by the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP), a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Library of Congress (LC). As part of the program, cultural heritage institutions apply for and receive awards to select and digitize newspaper pages representing the history, geographic coverage, and events of note for their state or territory. Supported by NEH, this rich digital resource will be developed and permanently maintained at the Library of Congress. An NEH award program will fund the contribution of content from, eventually, all U.S. states and territories. Visit the Library of Congress' NDNP website for more information on program guidelines.
The next anticipated funding opportunity will be October 2024. Information about this program can be found at https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/national-digital-newspaper-program.