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Here are the headlines from the October 15, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
On Wednesday, October 6, Gillett Public Library hosted the first “National Coffee with a Cop Day” social at the Library Community Center.
The Cracked Cup provided six dozen cookies and carafes of coffee for Gillett citizens to enjoy a coffee and a treat while getting to know their law enforcement personnel in an informal forum. Officer Eric spoke to the kids about the important role that police officers play in their community. Here are the headlines from the October 8, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
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:
Equity, diversity and inclusion:
A sample of webinars on other topics:
Here are the headlines from the October 1, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
 Shawano- Library Assistant - 26 hours/week 128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI 54166, USA Req #194 Posted: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Job Summary: This is a part-time, 26-hour per week position that performs circulation and customer service functions. Answers directional questions and refers customers to appropriate materials. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Shawano - Library Assistant - 20 hrs/week 128 S Sawyer St, Shawano, WI 54166, USA Req #192 Posted: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Job Summary: This part-time, 20-hour per week position performs circulation and customer service functions. Answers directional questions and refers customers to appropriate materials. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
View more library employment opportunities at www.nfls.lib.wi.us/libraries.html#Employment.
Here are the headlines from the September 24, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
Here are the headlines from the September 17, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
 Student Library Aide - Kewaunee Public Library 822 Juneau Street Kewaunee, WI 54216 Application deadline is September 27, 2021 Applicants must be currently enrolled in high school and at least 16 years old. Duties include but are not limited to: assisting patrons with technology, shelving of books, providing customer service to patrons, assisting with events and programs, and light cleaning of the library. Applicant must be willing to work two or three evenings a week and every other Saturday. Applications are available at www.kewauneepubliclibrary.org/employment.html or at the library. Please submit completed application with cover letter and resume to: Carol Petrina Kewaunee Public Library 822 Juneau St. Kewaunee, WI 54216 Email: kew@kewauneepubliclibrary.org View more library employment opportunities at www.nfls.lib.wi.us/libraries.html#Employment.
Call for Applications! The Libraries and Veterans microgrants provide funding to libraries for eligible projects that support library services and programming for veterans and military-affiliated patrons. Microgrants are intended to encourage libraries to engage with veterans and other military-affiliated patrons such as service members, military family members, and family members of veterans. Multiple grant applications are eligible per library system. Funding for these microgrants has been provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis while funds remain available. About the Microgrant ProgramAward Amount: $500 to $3000
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Below are the headlines from the September 10, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
 Library Manager - Brown County Library Kress Family (DePere) and Wrightstown Branches Application Deadline: September 26, 2021 Brown County Library, a 9 branch county-wide library system, is currently taking applications for a Library Manager. We are looking for an innovative and creative leader who has experience developing responsive programming and dynamic services for library patrons. This manager will oversee two locations: our Kress Family branch in De Pere, and our Wrightstown branch. Besides leading a team of 13 staff members, this supervisor will also be a member of the larger management team at Brown County Library, ensuring that library services are deployed consistently throughout the county. Brown County Library, Green Bay, Wisconsin Library Supervisor (Full Time, Exempt) Salary: $50,691 (starting) Application Deadline: September 26, 2021 Apply Online: https://tinyurl.com/3bfuura4 View more library employment opportunities at www.nfls.lib.wi.us/libraries.html#Employment.
The following is from a press release from the Wisconsin Library Association.  National Library Card Sign-Up Month Proclamation Governor Evers Issues National Library Card Sign-Up Month Proclamation
(Madison, Wisconsin) The Wisconsin Library Association thanks Governor Tony Evers for his proclamation in recognition of Library Card Sign-up Month this September. The Governor’s recognition of libraries as an essential community resource and library cards as a critical tool for empowering students and fueling academic success is much appreciated. A copy of the proclamation can be found here. Throughout the month of September, Wisconsin libraries will join Governor Evers, the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers and students to get the school year off to the best possible start by signing up for a library card - the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning. In a separate proclamation, Governor Evers also established September 6 as National Read a Book Day throughout the state of Wisconsin. Wisconsin libraries offer a wide range of resources - from early literacy programs to virtual homework help and GED classes, helping transform lives and communities through education. Want to learn more? Visit your local library, sign up for a library card, and support your local library today! Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the ALA and libraries work together in a national effort to ensure every child signs up for their own library card. To learn more, visit www.ala.org. 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 September 2021 NFLS News for the latest news from a few of our member libraries. Topics include:
 From InfoSoup:
"Coming soon, a new look to InfoSoup, powered by BiblioCommons! We are busy putting the finishing touches on our New Catalog. We think you will find it easier to use and will love the new features. But don't take our word for it give it a try and let us now what you think! Although we are in the preview stage, the catalog is live and up-to-date. You can view your account, search the full catalog, place holds, add to your shelves, and create lists. Our BiblioCommons catalog provides new features and a new interface, but our current catalog will remain available if you prefer to use it." Get more information about this exciting update from InfoSoup's What's Simmering blog at infosoup.info/ws/sep-07-2021/preview-our-new-catalog. Below are the headlines from the September 3, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
Guest Post by Joan Denis, Director of Oconto Falls Community Library Oconto Falls Library spent four days at the Oconto County Youth Fair. In 2019 we had a booth at the fair trying to identify photos of 52 barns in Oconto County taken in 1949. Some were identified and we continued to work on the remaining farm photos. This spring we went out to the farms and took a matching picture to the 1949 photo. Many people stopped by remembering the project to see what we had done and others to see the changes in the farming landscape. We met past and present landowners, neighbors who grew up near the farms and young farmers looking at the past. Our total exhibit had five banners each with the topic of Barns, Aerials, Animals, Helping Each Other, and Families featuring photos from our vintage photo collection. This Spring we were also at the Oconto County Breakfast on the Farm with the exhibit. The response from the public was overwhelming and encouraging us to continue our work. 
UntitledTown, northeast Wisconsin’s premier source for dynamic and daring literary arts experiences, turned the page to a new chapter in partnership with the Friends of the Brown County Library.
After canceling the 2020 Book & Author Festival because of the pandemic, UntitledTown organizers took the opportunity to explore partnership with the Friends of the Brown County Library. “UntitledTown’s partnership with the Friends of the Brown County Library opens up new opportunities to connect our community with the types of literary experiences we know they want,” said Amy Mazzariello, owner of Lion’s Mouth Bookstore and an original founder of UntitledTown. “Working with Brown County Library, Lion’s Mouth Bookstore, and others as additional partners, UntitledTown’s new chapter promises to be the best and most thrilling yet.” “The Friends of the Brown County Library is proud to partner with UntitledTown to offer these exciting and engaging literary experiences,” said Sherrill Revolinski, Friends of the Brown County Library Board President. “Supporting literary arts is vital to our education and learning; the Friends are enthusiastic for this opportunity.” Revolinski added. This new community partnership debuted at “UntitledTown: The Comeback Event,” a day celebration of reading, writing, and stories. UntitledTown: the Comeback Event will feature almost twenty authors, including Miranda and Baptiste Paul, Nickolas Butler, Patricia Skalka, Amanda Skenandore, Pao Lor, and Rebecca Makkai, author of The Great Believers, nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award. UntitledTown: the Comeback Event took place on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Brown County Library’s Central Library in downtown Green Bay. The revived UntitledTown is planning a variety of literary events throughout 2022, with the Book & Author Festival returning in 2023. Guest Post by Shannon Nichola Stoner, Gillett Public Library Director
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:
Equity, diversity and inclusion; click title to register:
Tech Days Webinar Series; click title to register:
A sample of webinars on other topics; click title to register:
Below are the headlines from the August 27, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
 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:
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:
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