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Subscribe to Newsletters from NFLS ![]() The Suring Are Public Library, with the help of a Library Improvement and Innovation Grant from the Nicolet Federated Library System, purchased wifi hotspots for its patrons to check out. The hotspots are always being checked out and patrons like that they are now able to get wifi at home. Library Director Jill Trocha said "We have patrons that will check them out every week." The hotspots have been a huge success and the library has gotten positive feedback on how well they work. Here are the headlines from the August 4, 2023 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
Subscribe to Newsletters from NFLS Visit the NEWI calendar of free webinars to find online continuing education opportunities you may attend from where you are. There’s a lot to choose from, so here’s a sample of topics that may be of interest to you. Click the event title to learn more and register. Featured webinarThere's an App for That?! Wisconsin Social Services Apps, August 9, 11am - 12pm This webinar will feature two apps and a mobile-optimized website to more easily find social services in Wisconsin that can address needs ranging from healthcare, childcare and housing, to judicare (legal needs) and driver's license restoration from wherever they have an internet connection. Here are the three services that will be covered:
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Subscribe to Newsletters from NFLS 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 summer. Click the event title to learn more and register. Webinars
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: Upcoming free webinars
Guest post and photo submitted by Shannon Stoner, Director at Gillett Public Library ![]() Gillett Public Library received a $600 grant from the Rural Technology Fund (RTF). The Fund provides technology education resources, scholarships, and assistive technology devices to rural students. Their mission also includes supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) extracurricular programs. The RTF supports rural communities that may have fewer opportunities for exposure to technology and funds projects in public schools and libraries. Gillett Public Library Director Shannon Stoner said the library will utilize the funds to support the library’s “Full STEAM Ahead” program for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. The program takes place at the Gillett Public Library on the fourth Tuesday of every month in the Gillett Library Community Center from 4 to 5 p.m. For more information, please visit gilpubliclibrary.org or call 920-855-6224. Here are a few free live and recorded webinars you might enjoy this month as 2022 wraps up. 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.
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI):
Fundraising Webinar Series:
(Recordings for all six topics are now available) Managing Stress & Building Resilience:
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See the Wisconsin Libraries Professional Learning Calendar for conferences and other webinars from in-state providers.
NEWI is a continuing education (CE) partnership of library systems located in North Eastern Wisconsin. The NEWI website aims to be a central source of CE info for staff working at libraries in four library systems: Manitowoc‐Calumet Library System (MCLS), Nicolet Federated Library System (NFLS), Outagamie Waupaca Library System (OWLS), and Winnefox Library System (WLS). ![]() IT Manager - Brown County Library Green Bay, WI Full Time, Exempt Salary: $55,038 Application Deadline: December 11, 2022 Brown County Library, a 9 branch county-wide library system, is currently taking applications for an IT Manager. We are looking for an innovative and creative leader who has experience overseeing library related technology including the ILS, automated materials handler, self-check stations, as well leading implementation of digital resources for patrons and staff. This position serves on the Library Administrative team and co-supervises a Library Service Associate who assists with technology deployment and support. Apply Online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty?keywords=library View more library employment opportunities at www.nfls.lib.wi.us/libraries.html#Employment.
![]() Community Relations Library Assistant - Door County Library Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Salary: $20.00 Hourly Job Type: Full Time Closing: 4/5/2022 11:59 PM Central Use your creative talents at the library! Strong public relations, marketing, graphic design, technology, & customer service skills are required. Full time + benefits, year round, & based in Sturgeon Bay with travel around the Door County. This position is primarily responsible for informing Door County residents and visitors of services and programs provided by the Door County Library’s eight (8) branches. It is secondarily responsible for providing circulation and reference assistance to library patrons. Strong public relations, marketing, graphic design, technology, and customer service skills are required. Schedule includes some weeknights and Saturdays. Get more details at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/codoor/jobs/3476079/community-relations-library-assistant. View more library employment opportunities at www.nfls.lib.wi.us/libraries.html#Employment.
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:
Tech Days Webinar Series
September 15 - 16, 2021 Learn from experts without having to travel! Tech Days 2021 is a two-day series of webinars. When you participate in the four 90-minute sessions of the Tech Days webinar series, you’ll earn the same number of tech-related continuing education contact hours as you would from attending a one-day in-person workshop. All webinars are recorded, captioned, and available on the Resources page. Below are the headlines from the September 10, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
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