Below are the headlines from the August 27, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• WLA Announces New Membership Payment Option
• Sunsetting of the OverDrive App
• Library Director Position Open at Oconto Falls Public Library
  
• NEWI Youth Services Grassroots Meeting Recording
• Introducing Beanstack for School Libraries
• In-Person ARSL Conference to Require Proof of Vaccination
• Youth Library Leadership Conference - Call for Proposals

​Library Director - Oconto Falls Public Library
251 N. Main Street, Oconto Falls, WI
Posted: August 26, 2021
Application Deadline: September 30, 2021

The Board of Trustees of the Oconto Falls Public Library in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, is seeking an organized and spirited leader to direct the operation of its community library. The City of Oconto Falls is a dynamic and growing community of just over 3,000 citizens and is located on the beautiful flowing Oconto River. The library also serves as a community resource for outlying rural townships and villages. Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, this position manages all aspects of library operations.

Compensation: The total compensation and benefits is based on qualifications, work history and experience, with a minimum starting salary range of $38,000 to $45,000 for a full-time position. Benefits include vacation, sick, personal time, holiday pay, and retirement, with dental and vision available as an add-on.

Application Process: Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, resume, college transcript, a City of Oconto Falls job application form (available at https://cityofocontofalls.com/employment), and three professional references by September 30th, 2021. Finalists may be required to furnish additional information. Materials should be submitted as follows:

• By Email (Preferred): dtreasurer@ci.ocontofalls.wi.us
• By mail: Joan Denis, City of Oconto Falls Library, 251 N. Main Street, Oconto Falls, WI 54154

View more library employment opportunities at www.nfls.lib.wi.us/libraries.html#Employment.

Below are the headlines from the August 20, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• InfoSoup's Library Card Sign-Up Month Toolkit
• YSS Blog Subscriber Alert
• Introducing BadgerLink's For Library Staff Page
• NWTC Searches for Library Lab Technician

Library Lab Technician - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
NWTC Green Bay Campus - 2740 W. Mason St.
Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2021

POSITION SUMMARY
Provide computer support and instruction to internal/external patrons online, via phone, and within the library. Work closely with other College teams to maintain the lab hardware/systems and a large circulating collection of laptops and audio-visual equipment. Assist with library projects as needed.
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LOCATION:  NWTC Green Bay Campus – 2740 W Mason St.
STANDARD HOURS:  37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Flexibility to work other hours as needed.
MINIMUM STARTING RATE OF PAY: $22.01/hour
Required online application available on website:  www.nwtc.edu/jobs

Please check the NEWI 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.

Managing stress & building resilience; click title to register:

• Keeping Our Sanity During Change - 1pm on Wednesday, Aug 4
• MogaMove: Mindfulness & Yoga - Noon on Monday, Aug 16
• Workplace Mental Health: Is your Nonprofit Ready for Post-COVID Challenges? - Noon on Thursday, Aug 19
• Resilience: This Moment And Beyond - Noon on Friday, Aug 20
• Understanding Compassion Fatigue in Your Library - 2pm on Friday, Aug 20

Equity, diversity and inclusion; click title to register:

• Reading Picture Books with Children through a Race-Conscious Lens - 2pm on Thursday, Aug 5
• Combatting Workplace Injustice in Public Libraries and the Importance of Diversifying Collections - Noon on Tuesday, Aug 10
• How to Ensure Your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs Deliver Value - 11am on Thursday, Aug 12
• Hiring and Retaining Diverse Talent - 2pm on Thursday, Aug 12
• 8 Tools To Mitigate Implicit Bias - 3pm on Thursday, Aug 19
• Using WhatsApp to Increase Engagement with Multicultural Communities - 1pm on Thursday, Aug 26

Trustee Training Week; click title to register:

• Wisconsin Library Ecosystem - Noon on Monday, Aug 23
• Departures & Arrivals: Transitions and Succession Planning - Noon on Tuesday, Aug 24
• Self-awareness for Social Justice Ally-ship - Noon on Wednesday, Aug 25
• Library Ethics 101: What Would You Do? - Noon on Thursday, Aug 26
• Trustee Leadership: Bringing it All Together - Noon on Friday, Aug 27

A sample of webinars on other topics; click title to register:

• Create Your Own Escape Room in PowerPoint - 2pm on Wednesday, Aug 11
• Establishing a Telehealth Center in Your Library - 1pm on Friday, Aug 20
• Introduction to Citizen Science in Libraries - 2pm on Wednesday, Aug 25
• How to Give Feedback and Performance Reviews Like a Coach, Not a Boss - 1pm on Thursday, Aug 26
• Taking a Stand for Employee Well-Being: The Science of Helping Employees Move More for Better Health - 1pm on Tuesday, Aug 31