by IFLS Staff | Feb 26, 2024 | Jobs
Do you love helping people and connecting them with the resources they need? The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is currently seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Desk Clerk who has a passion for public service to work at the Library’s front desk....
by IFLS Staff | Feb 22, 2024 | digest
Tip Jar Workforce Development – WisCaregivers The DPI has informational materials, such as posters and brochures, about Wiscaregivers Careers that your library can request and add to your workforce development resources. WisCaregivers Careers is an employment-first...
by IFLS Staff | Feb 15, 2024 | digest
Tip Jar ILL When mailing an out of state ILL item, consider including a return address label so the item comes back directly to your library instead of making a pit stop at IFLS! Chapter 43 Quiz Q: Can your municipality (administrator, mayor, etc.) have access to...
by IFLS Staff | Feb 8, 2024 | digest
Well done! 178 Library Love Stories went to Madison this week! Tip Jar Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes Don’t forget to send your monthly board meeting agendas and minutes to Katelyn at IFLS (noack@ifls.lib.wi.us). Receiving agendas and minutes helps IFLS staff to...
by IFLS Staff | Feb 1, 2024 | digest
Library Love Story due now for Library Legislative Day You’re rocking it out there! So far I’ve gotten 133 submissions plus coloring pages. (See instructions below.) You are amazing libraries, and I’m so proud to help represent you next Tuesday in Madison. I’m putting...
by IFLS Staff | Jan 25, 2024 | digest
Don’t believe that email There’s been a spate of phishing emails going out right now. The sender poses as a board president or coworker and tells you to go out and buy a bunch of gift cards right now. Don’t believe that email! This article explains the scam (thanks,...
by IFLS Staff | Jan 18, 2024 | digest
Participants Needed – Wisconsin Humanities Community Powered Training Program Wisconsin Humanities is currently seeking participants for its 2024 Community Powered training program. This spring, Community Powered, our community resilience program, will select 8...
by IFLS Staff | Jan 11, 2024 | digest
Tip Jar! Interlibrary Loan Oftentimes requests contain a specific due date wanted, usually for book club use. This information and more can be found in the Note field of the item paging slip – please remember to update the due date after checking out the item to the...
by IFLS Staff | Jan 4, 2024 | digest
Opportunities to participate in the larger library community WAPL 2024: Call for Session Proposals (from WAPL) This year’s conference is May 1- 3, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Stevens Point Convention Center. The conference theme is “Power to the Public,” which...
by IFLS Staff | Dec 20, 2023 | digest
Tip Jar ILL might be delayed Please note – During the timeframe of December 23 through January 4, interlibrary loan processing may take longer than normal due to IFLS ILL staffing availability. WISCAT requests may still be placed as normal during this timeframe, just...
by IFLS Staff | Dec 14, 2023 | digest
Tip Jar ILL times out after a week Did you know that most ILL requests time out after a week? Timely processing of materials ensures this deadline isn’t missed and prevents issues due to cancellation. If your library cannot process ILL items within this timeframe,...
by IFLS Staff | Dec 7, 2023 | digest
New on the website Collection Development page Cecelia pulled together some excellent content to support your work in this area. We added a Collection Development button to the For IFLS Libraries page on the website to make it easier to find that information. The...
