Wisconsin Library Services (WiLS)

Wisconsin Library Services is an independant consortium offering services to support libraries and other cultural heritage institutions in the areas of shared bibliographic information, resource sharing, continuing education, training and information technology.

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Upcoming Events

Network Education Exchange Online Courses Link to Other Networks:
July 22- 30, PHP Basics from Amigos
July 31, Blogging for Beginners from Nelinet
For a full list of NEE course options, see NEE Online Courses.

WiLS Hour: Cooperative Purchasing for the Public Library Community (FREE)
August 14, 2008, FREE online session with Sara Van Cleef, WiLS Consortial Licensing Associate.

As librarians it's in our nature to cooperate. We cooperate on programs, efforts and resources. Of course, it's also in our makeup to get the most for our money. That's where the Cooperative Purchasing program can really benefit public libraries. Whether you are new to WiLS or a long-time member, we invite you to join us and learn about exciting product and database offerings specific to public libraries coming this fall. To register, see WiLS Hours

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What's New?

Aloha from WiLSWorld WiLSWorld 2008 Conference: Summer Camp and Another Topical Paradise, July 22- 24, 2008
See the photos from three fun-filled and informative days. WiLSWorld photos (pdf). Session powerpoint slides will be made available soon.
Identity Crisis
Identity 1.0 poses security problems. Read about the cyber-identity crisis in Tom Zillner's Tech Note		 .Tom Zillner

New Member and Services Fees are Now in Effect
For a list of WiLS' member and service fees, see the FY2008-09 list

Spring WiLS OCLC Peer Council Meeting, May 20, 2008
A good time was had by all! For details, keynote's ppt, and photos, see Spring Peer Council.

Look! Up in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane?
No, it's Super Librarian! Faster than a speeding locomotive! see librarians as superheroes at I Love Libraries

Access News
Read a review of WiLS' Resource Sharing Seminar, empathize with guest writer Jeanne Chaney's account of going paperless, or ponder some of Erin Czech's observations in this month's Member Library Staff Profile. Enjoy Access News, April issue.

NetLibrary Offers Three Shared Collections
From now until June 23, 2008 NetLibray is offering three shared collections to Academic, Community College, and Reference libraries. >>> learn more

Sorry You Missed It?
If you missed WiLS' Resource Sharing Seminar, Brenda Bailey-Hainer's and Mark Beatty's powerpoint slides are available for review, see the March 13th Seminar. Other past on-site and online events can be found in WiLS' events archive.