South Central Library System

Search Extended - Columbus Seeks New Director

Nationally recognized in 2017 by Library Journal as a “Best Small Libraries in America” finalist, the Columbus Public Library was also awarded an ALA Harwood Grant and an IMLS Community Engagement Grant. This busy, beloved library seeks a creative, dynamic community-minded director with the skills to manage daily activities as well as the leadership and vision to guide the library into the future.

A position description is available on the Columbus Public Library website.

New titles added to SCLS Professional Collection

A number of new titles have been added to the SCLS Professional Collection, which is available to staff at member libraries.

Read more in Online Update.

Submit nominations now for 2019 SCLS Foundation Awards

In preparation for the 2019 SCLS Foundation’s Cornerstone Award Reception, the SCLS Foundation Board is now accepting nominations for the four library awards presented annually. The nomination deadline for this year's awards is Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at 5 p.m.

For more information visit the SCLS Foundation website.

Novelist’s Media Mentions explained

One of the questions reference librarians get is "I heard this author on NPR" or "I heard about this book TV" and they want to see if the library has it or if they can get it. Occasionally, patrons would only remember bits and pieces of the information needed to find the title. When I was at Sun Prairie Public Library, we used to receive the MOTOR list - Mentioned on TV or Radio - which helped quite a bit.

Read more in Online Update.

Rio Community Library seeks new director

The Rio Community Library seeks a creative, engaged, thoughtful, and organized leader with a vision for the future. The recently redesigned 5,000 square foot space offers flexibility for quiet times as well as high energy programs.

Read more in Online Update.

Bruce Deming to receive Cornerstone Award

The 2019 Cornerstone Award recipient is Bruce Deming, the owner of Embury, Ltd., which for years supplied furniture and shelving for public libraries. Bruce has also been active for years at Library Legislative Day. This year's reception will be held Thursday Oct. 17 from 5-7 p.m. at Buck & Honey’s Restaurant, 804 Liberty Blvd., Sun Prairie, WI.

Read more in Online Update.

Trustee Training Week registration now open

Registration is now open for Wisconsin Trustee Training Week, which will be held Aug. 12-16, 2019. 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.

Read more in Online Update.

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