Here are the headlines from the March 31, 2023 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
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New library will open this year. ![]() The community is invited to attend a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the new Brown County East Branch Library. “This modern, reimagined space will serve residents on Green Bay’s east side and surrounding communities - equipped with the latest in technology and gathering spaces,” says Brown County Executive, Troy Streckenbach. Located next door to the current branch, this conveniently located and familiar site features 16,500 square feet - nearly triple the current library's footprint! “We can’t wait for the new East Branch Library to be open to welcome visitors and serve our community for generations to come!” says Library Director, Sarah Sugden. The new library is expected to open in October 2023. Designed by Somerville Architects & Engineers, the new library will offer inviting and comfortable areas for all ages, a fireplace, meeting and study rooms, and a calming room. Planned exterior amenities include a drive-up window, an outdoor garden/green space, and ample parking for library patrons. The outdoor commons area will feature native plantings, a play space designed for children, a pathway, and a variety of seating.
Refreshments will be served. Visit browncountylibrary.org/east-branch-project to view renderings including exterior views and floor plans, the project budget, and ways to support this and other library projects. Stay current with library news and information by connecting with the library on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, visiting www.browncountylibrary.org or by calling 920.448.4400. Please check the NEWI calendar of free webinars to find online continuing education opportunities you may attend from where you are. Most sessions are 60 minutes long and are provided – at no charge to you – by associations, agencies, companies, and library systems. There’s a lot to choose from, so here’s a sample of topics that may be of interest to you this month:
Here are the headlines from the March 24, 2023 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
Subscribe to Newsletters from NFLS ![]() Youth Services Librarian - Ashwaubenon Branch Brown County Library Full-time - $23.32 Hourly, Non-exempt Wage: $23.32 Application Deadline: April 11, 2023 Brown County Library is seeking a creative, energetic, and innovative Youth Services Librarian for our Ashwaubenon branch. This role works with the BCL Youth Services Committee to plan and implement services and programming for patrons from birth through high school, as well as their caregivers. The YS Librarian works closely with educational partners within the community to support education and literacy for all ages of youth. As part of the Ashwaubenon branch, this role serves under the branch manager, assisting a team of associates and clerks in supporting the needs of the branch, with a special focus on youth, families, and caregivers. Ashwaubenon Branch of the Brown County Library Youth Services Librarian (non-exempt) Wage: $23.32 Application Deadline: April 11, 2023 Apply Online: https://tinyurl.com/5fdsbv28 View more library employment opportunities at www.nfls.lib.wi.us/libraries.html#Employment
Here are the headlines from the March 17, 2023 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
Subscribe to Newsletters from NFLS The NFLS News is a bi-monthly newsletter highlighting all the great things the member libraries of the Nicolet Federated Library System are doing throughout our communities.
Read the March 2023 NFLS News for the latest news from a few of our member libraries and others. Topics include:
Subscribe to the NFLS News Here are the headlines from the March 10, 2023 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
Subscribe to Newsletters from NFLS ![]() Administrative Assistant/ILL Assistant - Nicolet Federated Library System Part-time, Non-exempt Starting at $17/hour with full benefits Apply by March 31, 2023. Applications accepted until filled. Nicolet Federated Library System is hiring! WHO WE ARE: Nicolet Federated Library System is one of 15 public library systems in the state of Wisconsin. Nicolet serves 42 public library locations in eight counties throughout Northeast Wisconsin by providing behind-the-scenes assistance with interlibrary loans, grants, marketing, training, technology support and so much more! POSITION SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for a wide-variety of duties that support Nicolet’s administrative activities, Board preparation, interlibrary loan delivery, grant administration, continuing education and outreach services. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week) starting at $17/hour with full benefits. However, the position has the potential to grow into a 30-hour position within a year. Nicolet’s salary plans, insurance, and fringe benefit package is highly competitive. WHO YOU ARE: The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and a self-starter. They will be able to work independently and anticipate the needs of the office and member libraries. They will be able to take on increasingly complex tasks as they become familiar with the system and our services. Additionally, the candidate must be professional and comfortable working with a variety of partner organizations at the local, regional and state levels. Download the full job description here. Please email a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to Director Tracy Vreeke. For earliest consideration, please submit your application by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 31, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. View more library employment opportunities at www.nfls.lib.wi.us/libraries.html#Employment
Here are the headlines from the March 3, 2023 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
Subscribe to Newsletters from NFLS ![]() Central Library Circulation Services Manager, Brown County Library Full Time, Exempt Salary starting at $53,412 Application Deadline: March 19, 2023 Do you like to help others and want to make a difference in your community? Brown County Library, a 9 branch county-wide library system, is currently seeking a Circulation Services Manager for our Central Library in downtown Green Bay. This role leads a 12-member team in providing outstanding customer service for library guests! Circulation Services helps library patrons with a variety of tasks from answering basic library questions, signing patrons up for a library card, to helping locate materials. This role serves on the Central Library leadership team as well as on the Brown County Library’s management Team. Brown County Library, Green Bay, Wisconsin Library Supervisor (Full Time, Exempt) Salary: $53,412 (starting) Application Deadline: March 19, 2023 Apply Online: https://tinyurl.com/2p8eath9 View more library employment opportunities at www.nfls.lib.wi.us/libraries.html#Employment
As announced on January 11, 2022, Nicolet Federated Library System (NFLS) was granted two American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants: the Library Space and Safety Improvement Grant and the Tribal Library Outreach Program for Community Partnerships. NFLS is proud to announce the success of the two grants. Library Space and Safety Improvement Grant![]() NFLS, in coordination with Winnefox, Manitowoc-Calumet, and Outagamie Waupaca Library Systems, was awarded $200,000 in grant funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (LS250245OLS21) through the Wisconsin Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant program. NFLS administered the grant, including making all of the purchases and managing the administrative requirements of the grant. This allowed the libraries to take advantage of the funding without having to expend valuable staff time to do so. Specifically, the funding provided for improvements to existing library spaces by providing modular furniture, mobile shelving units and meeting room enhancements. The pandemic highlighted the fact that libraries have inflexible furniture and shelving, which prevented restructuring the library space so it could be used in a safe way (e.g. socially distanced). Learn more about how the Library Space and Safety Improvement Grant was used, including short summaries highlighting the different ways some of the 68 participating libraries used the grant funding. Tribal Outreach Program for Community Partnerships![]() NFLS, in coordination with Northern Waters Library Service, was awarded $190,569 in grant funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (LS250245OLS21) through the Wisconsin Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant program. The negative economic and social impacts of the pandemic on tribal communities throughout Wisconsin were often greater than other communities experienced. Due to reduced revenues and increased safety concerns, libraries, along with other social services, were drastically cut or eliminated. This left tribal members with nowhere to turn when seeking services or resources. This grant project addressed the need of linking tribal members to a wide variety of services through collaborative efforts between the four tribal public libraries in Wisconsin and their local community partners. Learn how the Tribal Outreach Program for Community Partnerships Grant was used to establish Outreach Programs at the four libraries, create meeting rooms for remote consultations, and add items like device charging stations and outdoor book drops.
Keep reading for information about an exciting new learning tool from the state, free webinars on a variety of topics, and reminders for in person events coming in 2023. Be sure to bookmark the NEWI website for a full calendar of online and in-person CE events. Upcoming Free Webinars Please check the NEWI calendar more complete list of free webinars to find online continuing education opportunities you may attend from where you are. Most sessions are 60 minutes long and are provided – at no charge to you – by associations, agencies, companies, and library systems. There’s a lot to choose from, so here’s a sample of topics that may be of interest to you this month:
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