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Friday, July 19, 2019

#SummerLearning, Programming & Resources - Let's Get the Word Out!

Our libraries are doing an awesome job this summer - and we'd like to help share the excitement! This summer, let's make an effort to do these two things to help promote programming in our libraries:

As you're adding events and timeline posts to Facebook, be sure to use the hashtag #SummerLearning; it's a great way to consolidate all that's going on this summer in one place to show people what our 42 libraries throughout northeast Wisconsin have to offer!
- Here's one hashtag example from NFLS' Facebook post:
- Still not sure how to use hashtags? Here's a short (3:29) video on the topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4A_wdR0Ukc. Feel free to contact Lori for further assistance.
What programming resources are you using? If they are already on the NFLS Programming & Resources blog, please leave your comments under those you enjoyed and would recommend to other libraries. If you've used resources that aren't on the blog, please submit them via the form on the page or email lbaumgart@nflsoffice.org with details and links to have them added to the list.

Thanks for your help!

Job Posting

Library Manager - Brown County Library's Kress Family & Wrightstown Branches

Brown County Library is looking for an innovative and creative leader who has experience developing responsive programming and dynamic services for library patrons.

This manager will oversee two locations: its Kress Family branch in De Pere, and its Wrightstown branch.

Besides leading a team of 13 staff members, this supervisor will also be a member of the larger management team at Brown County Library, ensuring that library services are deployed consistently throughout the county.

Learn more on our Employment Opportunities page.

Upcoming Events

WiLSWorld 2019
July 23-24

DigitalLead: Hotspot Lending @ Your Library
July 30

ALA Nominations Due
July 31

WLA Awards Nominations
Due August 1

WiscNet Listening Sessions @ BCL
August 1

NFLS Librarians' Advisory Committee Meeting
August 2

WLA Leadership Development Institute
August 7-9

Trustee Training Week
August 12-16

ALA Emerging Leaders Program Applications Due
August 30

WI Library Hall of Fame Nominations Due
August 30

Digital Preservation Advocacy (Webinar)
September 6

Proposals Due - Lead the Way: Libraries at the Heart of Community Engagement
September 6

WLA Poster / Visual Displays Due
September 6

Sequences & Stories, Part 2
September 23

Tech Days East
September 10, 11 or 12

Marketing the Value of Your Library (Webinars)
October 1, 15, 29

WLA Conference
October 8-11

Children's Literature Conference
October 12

Social Justice & Public LIbraries (Chicago, IL)
October 28-29

Tech Days West
November 5, 6 or 7

What's News this Week

Call for Poster or Visual Display: Share your ideas at WLA 2019

Is your summer reading program surpassing all expectations? Are you implementing a new service model and seeking feedback? Would you like to share out a successful initiative but avoid public speaking? The poster session at the WLA fall conference is for you!

WLA Annual Conference Committee invites everyone to share your best ideas and work with the library community by presenting a poster or visual display session at the 2019 WLA Annual Conference at the Kalahari Resort on Thursday, October 10 at 4:30pm.

Stand by your display and discuss your work with fellow librarians. The proposals deadline is Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. > > LEARN MORE

WIN A PRIZE! As an alternative to submitting an entire poster or visual display:

The WLA Conference Committee wants you to share examples of how your library strives to include everyone in your library space, programming, and services. Submit your photos and descriptions here.

The images and ideas will be used for displays at the WLA Conference, and possibly on the WLA Conference Archives. This submission form could take around 10 minutes to fill out depending on how detailed your descriptions are. You do not need to attend the conference in order to submit your examples of inclusive spaces, services and programs.

Any NFLS library that takes the time to do this will get a prize at the August 2 Advisory meeting (one per library please).

Tech Days Workshop Series: Registration Open

Tech Days is a series of full-day workshops held at locations around Wisconsin. Each day includes a keynote / plenary session by a guest presenter, and a variety of breakout sessions of presentations & hands-on learning activities.

Breakout session topics and presenters vary with venues, so check the complete list to see what & who will be where & when. There is no charge to attend a Tech Days workshop.
> > LEARN MORE

DigitalLead: Hotspot Lending at Your Library (Webinar July 30 @ 1PM CST

Offering a hotspot lending program at your library offers endless opportunities for your patrons, especially those that lack broadband connectivity at home.

This free webinar will offer public library staff tools and resources for how and why to start a hotspot lending program. Participants will hear from two public library staff members who will share insights about their libraries’ processes, policies, challenges, and more.

This webinar is FREE, but registration is required and space is limited. > > LEARN MORE

ALA Seeks Nominations for 2020 Election

The Public Library Association (PLA) encourages its members to consider running for leadership positions in the American Library Association (ALA).

From now through July 31, the Nominating Committee for the 2020 ALA election is soliciting nominees to run on the 2020 spring ballot for the offices of ALA President-elect and Councilor-at-large. > > LEARN MORE

Reminders

WLA Awards and Honors: Applications due Aug 1

Honor the innovative and exceptional library services, staff, trustees, and supporters in Wisconsin. Nominate an individual, group, or library for one of the 2019 WLA Awards.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/maauyj3 for a list of awards. The criteria, application form, and instructions to apply are listed under each individual award on WLA’s website. Winners will be honored at the WLA Conference during the Awards and Honors Reception.

Email Anna Palmer, Awards & Honors Committee Chair, with questions.

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