South Central Library System

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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.

WPLC Annual Patron Survey Underway

The Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC) has launched its annual patron survey. A link to the survey can be found on the top of the homepage for Wisconsin's Digital Library OverDrive mobile and desktop sites.

Read more in Online Update.

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Wisconsin 2021-23 Budget Proposal: Libraries Link Communities

Wisconsin libraries are the cornerstone of our communities by supplying equitable and inclusive services across the state. The Department of Public Instruction has released its 2021-23 budget request.

Read more in Online Update.

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Rejuvenate Your Team With Compassion Resilience Training

Small teams from Wisconsin public libraries and systems are invited to apply for the Compassion Resilience Facilitator Training, which prepares you to bring the Compassion Resilience Toolkit resources to your colleagues.

Read more in Online Update.

New Program Provides Funding to 7 SCLS Member Libraries

The UW-Madison’s Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) is awarding grants to 38 public libraries across Wisconsin to develop their East Asia-related collections through a new program called East Asia in Wisconsin, seven of which are within the South Central Library System (SCLS).

Read more in Online Update.

Library 'Thank You' Video Posted

The SCLS Foundation Board has created a library thank you video that was shared with directors at the Nov. 19 All Director Meeting.

The 6-minute video is available for viewing on the SCLS Foundation website.

2021 Library Legislative Day is Going Virtual

Next year the Wisconsin Library Association is making its annual Library Legislative Day even easier to attend by going virtual for the Feb. 16-18, 2021, event.

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.