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Gillett Public Library receives Rural Technology Fund grant

1/16/2023

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Guest post and photo submitted by Shannon Stoner, Director at Gillett Public Library
child builds model of the Titanic with building blocks
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.

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Professional development opportunities for December (curated by NEWI)

12/5/2022

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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.
  • For the love of reading
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
  • Others
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For the love of reading:
  • Winter Book & Author Festival (LJ, SLJ & Penguin Random House) – 10am-5pm on Thursday, December 8
  • December CCBC Shorts: a brief monthly look at books for children & teens – 9am on Wednesday, December 14
  • Catch up on previous 2022 CCBC Shorts – watch these 30-minute webinar recordings
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI):
  • Remember Your Patrons Living with Memory Loss – 2pm on Wednesday, December 7
  • Practicing Inclusion: Welcoming Transgender Customers & Colleagues – watch the webinar recording
  • Library Service for All: Current Trends in Library Programs & Services for Autistic Children and Teens – watch the webinar recording
Fundraising Webinar Series:
(Recordings for all six topics are now available)
  • Fundraising Webinar Series: Resources | NEWI: Northeastern Wisconsin CE Partnership (newilibraries.org)
Managing Stress & Building Resilience:
  • Rekindling from Burnout: Lessons and Strategies for Public Library Workers – watch the webinar recording
Others you might enjoy:
  • BadgerLink Public Library Resources – 12pm on Tuesday, December 6
  • LearningExpress™ Library database – 9am on Thursday, December 8
  • Learn About Google Secrets: lesser known Google tools and resources – 4pm on Monday, December 12
  • Customer Service for Front Line Staff – watch the webinar recording
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).
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Hiring: IT Manager - Brown County Library

11/28/2022

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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.
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Hiring: Community Relations Library Assistant - Door County Library

3/25/2022

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Door County Library: Inform. Instruct. Inspire!
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.
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November Professional Development Opportunities (NEWI)

11/8/2021

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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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Managing stress & building resilience; click title to register:
  • A Mind-Body Prescription for Dealing with Burnout - Noon on Thursday, Nov 4
  • Fostering & Sustaining a Healthy Culture with a Hybrid Workforce - 2pm on Wednesday, Nov 17
  • Rekindling from Burnout: Lessons and Strategies for Public Library Workers - 2pm on Thursday, Nov 18
  • Self-Care: Awareness, Acknowledgement, Action - 2pm on Thursday, Nov 18
  • Creating a Healthy Culture with Conduct, Communication, and Conflict Resolution - 1pm on Tuesday, Nov 30
Equity, diversity, and inclusion; click title to register:
  • “¡Vamos a leer!”: Collection Development for Spanish Language Children’s Materials - 10am on Thursday, Nov 4
  • Building a More Diverse Holiday Collection - 1pm on Thursday, Nov 4
  • Library Dementia Services - 1pm on Wednesday, Nov 10
  • Supporting Formerly Incarcerated Individuals with a Fresh Start @ Your Library - 1pm on Thursday, Nov 18
  • Developing Inclusive Library Services for Teens with Disabilities - 2pm on Thursday, Nov 18
A sample of webinars on other topics; click title to register:
  • Beanstack Staff Essentials - 2pm on Tuesday, Nov 2
  • Trends in Digital Privacy: Is There Even Such a Thing? - 1pm on Thursday, Nov 4
  • Body Odor: How to Talk About Odor Without Awkwardness (Updated) - 1pm on Thursday, Nov 4
  • Library Marketing Plan Workshop - 9:30am on Friday, Nov 12
  • Library Design Institute - 10am on Tuesday, Nov 30

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Nic News Weekly: September 10, 2021

9/10/2021

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Below are the headlines from the September 10, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
  • Governor Evers Issues National Library Card Sign Up Month Proclamation
  • Brown County Library Hiring Library Manager for DePere & Wrightstown Branches
  • Back to School with BadgerLink Guides
  • Tech Days: September 15 & 16
  • ALA Connect Live with LIS Students
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Webinars in September (NEWI)

9/2/2021

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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:
  • Put Yourself on Top of Your To-Do List: Lessons in Self-Care - Noon on Wednesday, Sep 15
  • Embracing Discomfort - 3pm on Thursday, Sep 16
  • Compassion Resilience and Anxiety Management During Tough Times - 1 pm on Wednesday, Sep 22

Equity, diversity and inclusion; click title to register:
  • Anti-Racist Education: Building Your Inclusive Collection & Curriculum - 1pm on Wednesday, Sep 8
  • Autism in Libraries - 1pm on Wednesday, Sep 15
  • Developing Welcoming Spaces for Members of the LGBTQ+ Community - 8am on Friday, Sep 17
  • New Service Models for Patrons with Intellectual Disability - 1pm on Wednesday, Sep 22
  • Voices Matter: The Power of Diversity in Picture Books - 1pm on Wednesday, Sep 22
  • Actively Anti-Racist Library Service to Leisure Readers: A Discussion - 1pm on Thursday, Sep 30

Tech Days Webinar Series; click title to register:
  • Digital First: All Library Planning Starts with Digital - 10am on Wednesday, Sep 15
  • Canva Demo and Q&A - Noon on Wednesday, Sep 15
  • Free Online Tools to Increase Your Workflow & Productivity - 1pm on Wednesday, Sep 15
  • Video Production: Tools, Tips and Tricks - 10am on Thursday, Sep 16
  • Canva Demo and Q&A - Noon on Thursday, Sep 16
  • Emerging Tech Trends for 2021 and Beyond - 1pm on Thursday, Sep 16

A sample of webinars on other topics; click title to register:
  • Kicked Out!: How to Safely ask Someone to Leave (Without Calling the Police) - 1pm on Thursday, Sep 9
  • Beanstack Library Administrator Essentials: Admin Tools Tour - 1pm on Tuesday, Sep 14
  • Less Ostrich, More Owl: 5 Steps to Quickly Improve Your Library's Ability to Respond to a Sudden Disaster - Noon on Wednesday, Sep 22
  • How to: TikTok - 1pm on Wednesday, Sep 22
  • Hiring in 2021 and Beyond - 1pm on Wednesday, Sep 29
  • How to Write More Effective Email and Web Content – 2pm on Thursday, Sep 30

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Nic News Weekly: July 9, 2021

7/9/2021

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Below are the headlines from the July 9, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
  • Brown County Library’s Offer to Purchase Building for Future East Branch Library Accepted
  • Covering Wisconsin: Providing Assistance in Applying for Health Insurance
  • Nominate Yourself or Another Deserving Candidate for a WLA Award This Year
  • Register for Trustee Training Week 2021
  • Tech Days Webinar Series: September 15-16
  • ARSL Conference Early Bird Registration Open July 7th
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Tech Days: September 15-16, 2021

7/7/2021

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Tech Days Wisconsin Libraries 2021
Learn from experts without having to travel! Tech Days 2021​ is a two-day series of webinars.

Registration is open now! Here's the schedule at a glance:
Time (CST) ​
Wednesday, September 15 ​
​Thursday, September 16
10:00 - 11:30am​
Digital First: All Library Planning Starts with Digital ​
​Video Production: Tools, Tips and Tricks
12:00 - 12:30pm​
Canva Demo and Q&A
Canva Demo and Q&A
1:00 - 2:30p
Free Online Tools to Increase Your Workflow & Productivity
​Emerging Tech Trends for 2021 and Beyond
Register for Sessions Here

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Webinars in July - Opportunities to Learn, Wherever You Are (NEWI)

7/6/2021

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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:
  • Coping with Stress Through Journaling - 10:30am on Thursday, July 8
  • Mental Health Matters! Finding Support in Challenging Times – 10am on Wednesday, July 14
  • The Art of Saying No: Setting Boundaries & Making Space for What Matters - 11:45am on Thursday, July 15

Equity, diversity and inclusion, click title to register:
  • On Implicit Bias and Communication - 2pm on Thursday, July 8
  • Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Through Collection Analysis and Development - 4pm on Wednesday, July 21
  • Using Courage to Confront Bias - 1pm on Thursday, July 22 [no registration required]
  • Accessibility Features in Microsoft - Noon on Tuesday, July 27

Google tools, click title to register:
  • Google Forms Basics - 11am on Thursday, July 8
  • 10 Chrome Extensions You Can't Live Without - 12pm on Thursday, July 8
  • Getting Started with Google Drawings - 3pm on Thursday, July 8
  • Choose Your Own Adventure with Google Slides - 4pm on Thursday, July 8

A sample of webinars on other topics; click title to register:
  • Youth Perceptions of Online Harassment, Cyberbullying, and “Just Drama”: Avenues for Support and Guidance [no registration required] - 10am on Wednesday, July 14
  • Beanstack Reports Bootcamp - 1pm on Wednesday, July 14
  • Introduction to Library Ethics - 1:30pm on Monday, July 19
  • Supporting STEM Education in Rural Communities - 2pm on Monday, July 19
  • Canva: Design Basics for Your Small Business - 5pm on Tuesday, July 27
  • Canva: Advanced Design Skills for Small Business Owner/Marketer - 5pm on Thursday, July 29

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Nic News Weekly: May 28, 2021

5/28/2021

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Below are the headlines from the May 28, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
  • Door County Library: A Digital Readiness Case Study
  • Apply Now: NASA@ My Library
  • Wisconsin DNR Explorer Program
  • Dismantling Racism in Collaborative Collections
  • Digital Readiness Fairs
  • Build a Better Library Website Boot Camp
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Door County Library's Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Branch Receives TEACH Grant Funds

3/15/2021

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Library staff member holding grant certificate
Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library is among 141 Wisconsin libraries and school districts who will receive nearly $3 million in 2021 TEchnology for Educational ACHievement (TEACH) Information Technology Infrastructure grants. 

“It is critically important that Wisconsinites across the state have access to high-quality educational resources,” said Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Joel Brennan. “Many rural libraries and schools often do not have the funds available to invest in their technology infrastructures to ensure that accessibility and the opportunities that come with it.”

Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library will receive $210 in TEACH funds. “The Sister Bay/Liberty Grove branch has a beautiful outdoor garden space where many activities take place during good weather,” said branch manager Christina Johnson. “The new access point provided with TEACH grant will make it possible to have good quality internet which is so important to daily life. We’ve seen a big demand increase over the past few years, and this will expand the WiFi coverage into the garden, bringing more connectivity to our community which is greatly needed.”
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Nic News Weekly: January 29, 2021

1/29/2021

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Below are the headlines from the January 29, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
  • Take ALA's Survey For a Chance to Win National Library Week Swag
  • TeachingBooks' New Book & Author Chrome Extension
  • Beanstack: New 2021 Challenges
  • LAWDS Training on Use of Labor Market Indicator Tools
  • ALA's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Training Calendar
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Webinars in December (NEWI)

12/2/2020

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Please check the NEWI list of free webinars to find online continuing education opportunities you can attend from where you are, whether in the library or working from home. Most sessions are 60 minutes long, and are provided – at no charge to you – by associations, agencies, companies, and library systems. Here are samples of topics that may be of interest to you.

For webinars on managing stress & building resilience, click title to register:
  • Fill Up Your Fuel Tank With Compassion Resilience - 1pm on Tuesday, December 8
  • Apps to Support Mental Health for All Ages - 2pm on Tuesday, December 8
  • Burnout and Stress (Updated): Strategies in Case 2021 is as Bad as 2020 - 1pm on Thursday, Dec 10
  • Taking Care of Your Staff (and Yourself) During the COVID-19 Pandemic - 2pm on Wednesday, December 16
  • A Happier You: Work Habits to Enhance Performance and Well-Being - 1pm on Wednesday, Dec 23

​For webinars on equity, diversity and inclusion, click title to register:

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Webinars in November (NEWI)

10/30/2020

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Please check the NEWI list of free webinars to find online continuing education opportunities you can attend from where you are, whether in the library or working from home. Most sessions are 60 minutes long, and are provided – at no charge to you – by associations, agencies, companies, and library systems. Here’s a spotlight on topics that may be of most interest to you.

For webinars on managing stress & building resilience, click title to register:
  • Work and Our Well-Being - 11am on Tuesday, Nov 10
  • Self-Care During a Pandemic, Part 2 - 1:30pm on Monday, Nov 16
  • Attend to Your Well-Being: How You Can Avoid Mental, Physical and Emotional Exhaustion - 5pm on Wednesday, Nov 18

For webinars on equity, diversity and inclusion, click title to register:
  • Diverse Books with TeachingBooks Resources - 2pm on Monday, Nov 2
  • Unconscious Bias is Impacting Your Organizational Performance, Whether you Know it or Not- 2pm on Thursday, Nov 5
  • Facing Bias - 9am on Tuesday, Nov 10
  • Beyond Diversity and Inclusion: Equity, Belonging, and Allyship - 2pm on Thursday, Nov 12
  • A Discussion of Contemporary Native Children's Literature with Authors Traci Sorell and Carla Messinger - 3pm on Thursday, Nov 12
  • Diversity on Library Boards - 6pm on Thursday, Nov 12
  • Serving All Adults: Dementia Friendly Business Training & Customer Service in the Library - 10am on Tuesday, Nov 17
  • Support Adults with Autism by Creating a Welcoming Physical Space at the Library - 10am on Wednesday, Nov 18
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Trustees Supporting Library Directors, a 4-part series from IFLS Library System; you may register for the whole series, or click title below to register for individual sessions:
  1. Understanding Your Role - Noon on Thursday, Nov 5
  2. Understanding the Library - Noon on Thursday, Nov 12
  3. Connecting the Library and Community - Noon on Thursday, Nov 19
  4. Bringing It All Together, a Conversation - 7pm on Thursday, Dec 3

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