South Central Library System

SCLS Strategic Plan Survey

As we begin work on a new three-year strategic plan, we'd like input on how we are doing. All staff members from libraries served by SCLS are encouraged to complete this survey by June 29, 2018.

Please rate the questions based on your experiences with services provided by SCLS Administration, Consulting, Delivery, ILS, and Technology.

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.

Ruth Culver Community Library seeks new director

The Ruth Culver Community Library seeks a dedicated and community-minded Director with a commitment to public service and a vision for the future.

More on HTTPS

Do you remember this TechBits post about http and https? If you have time, read it again and be sure to watch the three-minute CommonCraft video because you're going to be hearing a lot more about https in upcoming months.

New people counter kits available from SCLS

SCLS has two new people counter kits available for any member public library to use. These kits are intended for in-library use only.

Member Services

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Upcoming Events

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