South Central Library System

Helping your patrons find work

Searching and applying for work is a daunting process. Add additional strain like finding healthcare, financial supports, or education and training opportunities, and it is all the more difficult to “go it alone.” Supporting the job seekers in your community can take valuable time and staff resources.

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LaValle Public Library seeks new director

Applications are being accepted for Library Director for the LaValle Public Library. Duties include managing an active, small public library, developing and following a budget, planning library services and programs, developing library policy and advising governing board.

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Alice Oakey to receive 2018 Cornerstone Award at Oct. 18 reception

Now in its 10th year, the SCLS Foundation Board has selected Alice Oakey as the recipient of the 2018 Cornerstone Award. Alice is the former supervisor of Madison Public Library’s Meadowridge Library, 5726 Raymond Road.

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Ergonomic kit available

SCLS is now offering an Ergonomic Kit, which contains several types of mice, keyboards, gel pads and other devices, like a back rest and a foot rest. The idea is that you can “try before you buy” a piece of ergonomic equipment.

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Registration still open for ‘Trustee Training Week’

Registration is now open for Wisconsin Trustee Training Week, which will be held Aug. 13-17, 2018. There will be one webinar each day from noon-1 p.m. on a topic that’s relevant to public library boards, friends, and trustees. Webinars are available free of charge, and open to anyone.

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Tech Days workshop registration now open

Join your peers at Tech Days to learn and get energized, and return to your library with new ideas!

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Serving Homeless Patrons

Registration is now open for a one-day interactive training workshop that is part “how to understand your homeless patrons” and part “how to work with difficult patrons.” It focuses on very practical tools you can use every day to resolve problems and prevent conflict (e.g. how to stand, what to say, what not to say, etc.). The training workshop will be held Aug. 22 Olbrich Gardens in Madison (register), and the Aug. 23 workshop will be held at Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library (register).

Aug. 31 is deadline for 2018 Foundation Award nominations

The 2018 SCLS Foundation Cornerstone Award fundraising reception is Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at Babe's Grill & Bar in Madison. All nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

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