South Central Library System

Ruth Culver Community Library seeks new director

The Ruth Culver Community Library seeks a dedicated and community-minded Director with a commitment to public service and a vision for the future.

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More on HTTPS

Do you remember this TechBits post about http and https? If you have time, read it again and be sure to watch the three-minute CommonCraft video because you're going to be hearing a lot more about https in upcoming months.

Calling all techies!

Do you have a tech tool that makes library work easier, a technology program or service that draws adults, teens or children into your doors, or cool apps you’ve found or created for library use? If so, consider sharing it with your library colleagues at Tech Days East this September!

Read more in Online Update.

New people counter kits available from SCLS

SCLS has two new people counter kits available for any member public library to use. These kits are intended for in-library use only.

Read more in Online Update.

Deerfield selected for 'The Great American Read' programming grant

Deerfield Public Library is one of 50 public libraries announced by the American Library Association (ALA) and PBS to receive programming grants for “The Great American Read,” an eight-part television series and multi-platform initiative that celebrates the joy of reading and the books we love.

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Verona Book Bike

The Verona Public Library debuted its Book Bike at the community-wide Cinco de Mayo Festival earlier this month. Library staff will be pedaling the bike and its trailer filled with books around the community this summer.

Identifying Barriers to Library Board Service

United for Libraries is working with the ALA Emerging Leaders program to identify possible barriers to service on library boards. Feedback from current and past Trustees, Friends, Foundation staff/board, and others will be extremely helpful in recognizing common issues that current and past board members encounter, and in the brainstorming on how to alleviate any issues.

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Jochem is new SCLS Workforce Development Specialist

Mark Jochem, who worked at the South Central Library System in 2017 as a UW-Madison practicum student, has been hired as the Workforce Development Specialist (LTE). He began his duties on Monday, April 30.

Read more in Online Update.

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