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Library Re-Opening and Curbside Pick-up

Since April 24 public libraries have been allowed to provide curbside pick-up of books and other library materials. In the past week, libraries across Wisconsin have started to plan for re-opening, and we are beginning to provide information about re-opening dates for libraries within the South Central Library System.

More information is available at www.scls.info/librariesbounceback.

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Wisconsin Libraries and the State Supreme Court Ruling

In an effort to provide some clarity in the immediate term, staff from the Department of Public Instruction's Division for Libraries and Technology has issued the following statement.

Read more in Online Update.

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Social Distancing and PCs

As libraries are starting to provide curbside service and planning for the future, we have received a couple questions and inquiries about patron and staff PCs. More specifically about moving PCs to help with social distancing once allowed to open up again.

Read more in Online Update.

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Registration Now Open for ALA Virtual

Thanks to the generous support from ALA Virtual Sponsors, ALA Members can register for ALA Virtual -- Community Through Connection for a discounted rate of $60.

Read more in Online Update.

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Virtual Getaways Are Only a Click Away

With the current global pandemic many people's vacations have been cancelled. I know one couple that was going on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Iceland. Cancelled!

Read more in Online Update.

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Investment in Online Reading Platform & Mobile App

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Division for Libraries and Technology (DLT) is supporting libraries and library users by launching a new statewide online reading challenge platform and mobile app to support summer library programming in 2020 and beyond.

Read more in Online Update.

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Guidelines for Re-opening Wisconsin Public Libraries

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI), in collaboration with leaders from all 16 Wisconsin regional library systems that represent all 380 public libraries, have developed general guidelines, clarification, and best practices for local libraries to eventually re-open to the public.

Read more in Online Update.

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