South Central Library System

Deadline Extended for Wisconsin Author Project

The deadline to submit books to the Wisconsin Author Project has been extended until July 27 to give more authors time to enter. There are currently about 102 submissions from authors across the state.

WiLSWorld is July 24 & 25

On Tuesday, July 24 at the Pyle Center in Madison, WiLS will welcome Dr. Sarah T. Roberts as keynote speaker to WiLSWorld 2018. WiLSWorld is an annual conference and series of workshops for library and information professionals of all types to connect around innovation and technology in the field.

Baraboo Library Has Adventure Pass to See Cranes

The International Crane Foundation works worldwide to conserve cranes and the ecosystems, watersheds & flyways on which they depend. Their work helps bring together communities in over 50 countries. This summer there is a new opportunity, an Adventure Pass, which will bring together the Baraboo community and help residents learn more about the cranes of the world.

Randolph Seeks New Director

Hutchinson Memorial Library in Randolph has opened a search for a new director. More information is available by downloading the job ad (PDF).

The application deadline is August 1, 2018.

Register Now for July All Directors

Registration is now open for the July 19, 2018, All Directors meeting, to be held at Fitchburg Public Library. More information, including a tentative agenda, is available through the SCLS Continuing Education calendar.

PLSR Preliminary Model Framework

All library staff and trustees are encouraged to carefully review the preliminary PLSR models for providing services to public libraries in Wisconsin, then complete the accompanying feedback survey by July 20, 2018.

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).

Trustee Training Week Registration Open

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.

More information about the webinars and links to registration are available at www.wistrusteetraining.com.

SCLS Foundation Award Nominations Sought

To help celebrate the innovative and important work public libraries do every day, the South Central Library System (SCLS) Foundation will again present four library awards as part of the 2018 Cornerstone Award fundraising reception.

Submit a nomination now.

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