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Changes to Claiming WI Unemployment Insurance
Beginning May 23, 2021, the COVID-era Unemployment Insurance (UI) work search waiver disappeared. Wisconsinites filing for unemployment insurance benefits (with certain exceptions) must now complete and document four work search activities per week.
Assisting residents with filing Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims and with job seeking are among the top priorities as libraries are able to resume service delivery within their communities. The Libraries Activating Workforce Development Skills (LAWDS) project is well-situated to enhance the ability of public library staff to meet those needs.
The Department of Public Instruction is working closely with partners from the Wisconsin Library Association, Wisconsin’s public libraries and systems, the Department of Workforce Development and the Wisconsin Workforce Development Boards to re-envision the activities of the grant to align them with current needs.
A number of partner resources and previously recorded webinars might be the refresher you need to help you help UI claimants.
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 WLA Calls for Volunteers
WLA is currently looking for volunteers to fill several roles! Roll up those sleeves, get involved, and let the memory-making begin!
If you are interested, or if you would like to nominate a colleague, please submit the short interest form. Wondering how being involved can benefit you? Check out WLA'S Member Spotlights to see how volunteering makes a difference!
SUBMIT A VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM
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 WLA 2021 Conference Call for Program Proposals
The WLA Programming Committee is now accepting proposals for the 2021 WLA annual conference. The conference will be held in Green Bay from November 16-19 at the KI Convention Center.
The Conference already boasts a fantastic lineup of keynote speakers, including Sarah Vowell, Nigel Poor, and Felton Thomas, Jr. Now WLA invites you to share your expertise and experiences with your colleagues this November.
Program Proposal Forms are due July 7.
Learn more at https://www.wisconsinlibraries.org/wla-call-for-proposals.
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Grant & Scholarship Opportunities
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Scholarships Available through WLA
Did you know there are scholarships available through the Wisconsin Library Association? They are for continuing education! Conferences! Librarians seeking their Master’s Degrees!
And did you know scholarships are due on June 15?
Read more about scholarships available to those pursuing a career in Library Sciences:
Read more about scholarships available for continuing education including conferences:
And if you are thinking about applying for the George Bauer or the Gloria Hoegh Scholarships, considering using those funds to attend the Wisconsin Library Association Conference, which will be held in person November 16-19 in Green Bay.
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 $15 Million in IMLS American Rescue Plan Act Grants Available for Museum and Library Services
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced it is accepting applications for up to $15 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects.
The deadline to submit an application is Monday, June 28, 2021. IMLS will directly award competitive grants between $10,000 and $50,000 to eligible libraries, Native American and Native Hawaiian communities, and museums.
The grant program will fund projects that advance digital inclusion, support hiring and training staff, build community-focused partnerships, support the creation and delivery of educational programs, provide trusted spaces for community engagement and dialogue to foster recovery and rebuilding, and preserve information and materials representing the COVID-19 experience.
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WHRAB Professional Development Scholarships
 The Wisconsin Historical Records Advisory Board (WHRAB), with support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), is offering scholarships to attend the 2021 Society of American Archivists (SAA) Annual Meeting. The conference will be held online from August 2-6, 2021.
To be considered for the scholarship, the application should be received no later than Friday, July 2, 2021. Recipients will be notified by email of their status by Monday, July 19, 2021.
Learn more at https://www.nfls.lib.wi.us/blog/whrab-professional-development-scholarships.
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CSLP Newsletter
Be sure to check out the latest CSLP Newsletter - it's full of valuable information, including:
- 2021 Supplemental Manual has been completed and added to the Online Manual.
- Library "Tales" for 2021
- Libraries and Summer Food
- 2020 CSLP Survey Results (way to go, Wisconsin!)
- And more!
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 Summer Reading Activities with BadgerLink
Summer is almost here! BadgerLink resources are here to help you with all your summer reading needs for all ages.
Click here to learn read more about BadgerLink's resources.
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Continuing Education Highlights
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Webinars in June (Collected by NEWI)
Please check the NEWI list of free webinars to find online continuing education opportunities you may attend from where you are. Most sessions are 60 minutes long, and are provided – at no charge to you – by associations, agencies, companies, and library systems. Topics include:
- Managing stress & building resilience
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- And more!
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Upcoming CE, Deadlines & Celebrations
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Items in red were just added since the prior newsletter.
Remember to visit the NEWI website for the latest CE opportunities. |
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