South Central Library System

Libraries Bounce Back

Libraries in the South Central Library System continue to “bounce back” and provide as many services as possible.

The services and resources currently available at each library can be found at www.scls.info/librariesbounceback.

ALA COVID Library Relief Fund

The ALA COVID Library Relief Fund will assist public, school, academic, and tribal libraries across the United States and US Territories that are experiencing substantial economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has impacted their ability to serve their community, especially traditionally underserved populations. The deadline for applicant submissions is May 20, 2021.

More Information.

Gov. Evers Issues National Library Week Proclamation

Gov. Tony Evers has issued a proclamation in recognition of 2021 National Library Week. It highlights the critical contributions of public, school, academic and special libraries to residents of the Badger State.

Read the proclamation.

SCLS Member Libraries and 2022 County Aid

The past year has been difficult for libraries, both because they have been unable to fully serve residents in the ways they are accustomed, and also because of the uncertainty about what municipal and county funding might look like going into 2022.

Read more in Online Update.

Registration Open for WAPL 2021

The Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) 2021 Committee is finalizing an engaging virtual conference scheduled to take place May 4-7 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. each day.

Read more in Online Update.

Read Africa: Grants Available to Enrich Collection

The African Studies Program at the UW-Madison is pleased to offer public libraries throughout Wisconsin the opportunity to enrich their collections with new titles through their Read Africa program.

Read more in Online Update.

Registration Open for ALA Virtual Conference

Join the library community online this summer at the 2021 American Library Association (ALA) Virtual Annual Conference & Exhibition.

Read more in Online Update.

Understanding COVID-19 Vaccines: A REALM Project Webinar

The REopening Archives, Libraries and Museums (REALM) project is hosting a webinar on April 15 to explore the topic of COVID-19 vaccines and how they impact the reopening and ongoing operations plans for organizations.

Read more in Online Update.

Rock Springs Library Seeks Director

Applications are still being accepted for Library Director at the Rock Springs Public Library, a member of the South Central Library System. This is a part time position in a small but active rural library. The Director will also help organize the move into a new facility in Summer 2021.

Read more in Online Update.

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Please see the South Central Library System Calendar for a complete list of upcoming events and meetings.