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Nic News Weekly: November 21, 2025

11/21/2025

Here are the headlines from the November 21, 2025, 📢 Nic News Weekly:

NFLS News: November 2025 edition

ALA News

ARSL News

DPI News

WiLS News

WLA News

WPLC News

Library Communication: Web Accessibility

Digital resources marketing toolkits from OWLSnet

Continuing Education, Events & Deadlines

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Nic News Weekly: October 24, 2025

10/24/2025

Here are the headlines from the October 24, 2025, 📢 Nic News Weekly:

What's News:
- ALA: Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities - grant applications due December 11, 2025
- WiLS:
  - Baker & Taylor Alternatives from WiLS Vendor Partners
  - WiLS Community Chronicle - October 2025
- WLA: 2026 WLA Mentorship Program: Apply by November 7
Library Employment: Library Technician - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Library Marketing & Communication
- How people with disabilities use the web
- Web user story: Lexie, online shopper who cannot distinguish between certain colors (color blindness)
- ADA Title II Web & Mobile Application Accessibility compliance deadlines
Youth Services: NEWI 2026 Youth Services Workshop & Invite to Present

Continuing Education, Events & Deadlines

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Nic News Weekly: August 1, 2025

8/1/2025

Here are the headlines from the August 1, 2025, 📣 Nic News Weekly:

Participate in the next Small Library Strategic Planning Cohort

Library jobs open in northeast Wisconsin

Grant opportunities for libraries, library staff or Friends/Foundations groups

New Upcoming Events & Learning Opportunities

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Nic News Weekly: July 25, 2025

7/25/2025

Here are the headlines from the July 25, 2025, 📣 Nic News Weekly:

NFLS News: July 2025

The Everyday Advocacy Playbook

Library Jobs
- Hiring: Youth Services Librarian - S. Verna Fowler Academic / Menominee Public Library
- Hiring: Library Manager - Kress Family and Wrightstown Branches, Brown County Library
Support Inclusion & Learning – Free ASL Resource for Libraries

WiLS Data Classroom: Practical Data Skills for Libraries, with Libraries

New learning opportunities

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Nic News Weekly: June 20, 2025

6/20/2025

Here are the headlines from the June 20, 2025, 📣 Nic News Weekly:

New NoveList experience coming June 16

Participate in the next Small Library Strategic Planning Cohort

WLA accepting nominations for 2025 WLA Awards

DPI launches new interactive resource showcasing impact of community learning centers

Library Job: Children’s Librarian - Kewaunee Public Library

Grants & Scholarships
- NFLS Grant for 2025-2026 WLA Leadership Development Institute
- LMCC 2025 scholarships
Upcoming Events & Learning Opportunities

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Nic News Weekly: April 25, 2025

4/25/2025

Here are the headlines from the April 25, 2025, 📣 Nic News Weekly:

Register for the next WiLS Small Library Strategic Planning Cohort by September 30th

Hiring: Library Director - Ripon Public Library

Expert shares urgent advice for digital accessibility

Upcoming Events & Learning Opportunities
- Volunteer at the WAPL Conference
- Library Advocacy and Storymaking Workshop
- New learning opportunities

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Nic News Weekly: April 11, 2025

4/11/2025

Here are the headlines from the April 11, 2025, 📣 Nic News Weekly:

Speak up for Wisconsin libraries!

WiLS Board call for nominations

ARSL 2025 conference scholarship applications close Monday, April 21

WAPL Conference registration closes April 16
ARSL 2025 conference session proposals due April 25th

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Nic News Weekly: April 4, 2025

4/4/2025

Here are the headlines from the April 4, 2025, 📣 Nic News Weekly:

Little Free Library Working Groups

The WiLS Ideas to Action Fund application period is open

Sending library emails on weekends could skyrocket engagement

New events and learning opportunities

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Nic News Weekly: February 21, 2025

2/21/2025

Here are the headlines from the February 21, 2025, 📣 Nic News Weekly:

Resources to help libraries and patrons know their rights

WLA News submission deadline: March 1

Library jobs

WiLS Ideas to Action Fund application period opens April 1

Draw Readers Back to the Library! 4 Proven Ways To Re-Engage Your Community

Discover great books for kids and teens at the CCBC Choices Workshop

Upcoming Events & Learning Opportunities

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Nic News Weekly: January 24, 2025

1/24/2025

Here are the headlines from the January 24, 2025, 📣 Nic News Weekly:

WiLS 2025 Membership Meeting

Teen Inclusive Internship Informational Webinar

Grants & Scholarships
- ALA MLIS scholarship applications due March 1
- Talk Story grant opportunity

Youth Services Reminders & Resources
- Free, 60-minute creative writing & drawing Zoom workshops to Wisconsin public libraries in March
- CSLP Summer Reading Champion announcement

Program Ideas & Resources
- Book a morel picking seminar with Anthony Williams
- Free 2025 programs & activities for Wisconsin public libraries from gardening expert & author Melinda Myers

Upcoming Events & Learning Opportunities

Nic News Weekly: October 18, 2024

10/18/2024

Here are the headlines from the October 18, 2024 📢 Nic News Weekly:

WiLS Ideas to Action Fund

Hiring: Library Technician – Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Library

Jumpstart your summer programming with the YSS Virtual Performers Showcase

OverDrive's Check Out Your Library campaign

Participate in the Enhancing Digital Collections Stewardship Learning Group

New learning opportunities

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Nic News Weekly: August 23, 2024

8/23/2024

Here are the headlines from the August 23, 2024 📢 Nic News Weekly:

BadgerLink procurement complete

Library Grants & Scholarships
- Wisconsin Arts Board grant program
- Children’s Book Project Grants available to rural libraries

Learning Opportunities for Libraries
- Collection Development Using an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Lens
- Trustee Workshops provided by NEWI systems
- Time to Enroll in the WiLS Data Classroom
- New learning opportunities

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Nic News Weekly: July 26, 2024

7/26/2024

Here are the headlines from the July 26, 2024 📢 Nic News Weekly:

Nominations open for 2025 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Library Employment Opportunities
- Library Assistant - Peshtigo Branch, Marinette County Consolidated Public Library Service
- Children's Services Librarian - New London Public Library
- Head of Youth Services Librarian - Waupaca Area Public Library
Grant & Scholarship Opportunities
- FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program
- Library Marketing and Communications Conference Scholarship

Learning Opportunities for Library Staff
- Sign up now to enroll in the WiLS Data Classroom
- New learning opportunities added

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Nic News Weekly: June 21, 2024

6/21/2024

Here are the headlines from the June 21, 2024 📢 Nic News Weekly:

Participate in the Next Small Library Strategic Planning Cohort
Request BadgerLink promotional materials today
Ready NOW: Supporting Youth and Families During Crisis
Inclusive Services News: State and System Inclusive Services Meetings Updates
- Autism @ Work Playbook
- Downs Syndrome Association of Wisconsin, Inc.
- Independence First
- JAN: Job Accommodation Network
- Think Ability Wisconsin
- We Are Already Here: The Workplace Experiences of Neurodivergent Library Workers
- Wisconsin Libraries Talk about Race
Youth Services News
- DPI to highlight libraries' inspiring summer programming work
- Play Make Learn announces keynote speakers
- Wisconsin PATCH Teen Consultant Program is hiring
- PBS Wisconsin announces immediate full-time opening for Early Learning Manager
- CLELCON24 proposals are due Sunday, June 30th
- STARnet STEAM Equity Conference recordings are now available
- SciStarter Mini-Grant opportunity for libraries – apply by July 1st
New learning opportunities for library staff

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Nic News Weekly: May 24, 2024

5/24/2024

Here are the headlines from the May 24, 2024 📢 Nic News Weekly:

Read the May 2024 edition of the NFLS News
Participate in the next Small Library Strategic Planning Cohort
Library Program Ideas & Resources
- Dinosaur Dimensions: at the library this summer!
- CSLP Newsletter: May 2024
Apply to the WiLS Ideas to Action Fund by June 3rd
New learning opportunities for library staff

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