From Kathering Schoofs, Youth Services Librarian/Assistant Director, Aram Public Library
Please register for the morning event here: https://forms.gle/
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From Kathering Schoofs, Youth Services Librarian/Assistant Director, Aram Public Library
Please register for the morning event here: https://forms.gle/
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Here is a late April listing:
Waukesha Public Library Children's Materials Librarian (full-time)
Because of a promotion, we are seeking a passionate and energetic Children’s Materials Librarian. This position works at the library’s busy children’s desk and handles all aspects of selection for the children’s collection at the library. You would be joining a friendly and supportive staff in a newly renovated building.
Registration is Open for Play Make Learn
July 18-19, 2024
The Play Make Learn (PML) Conference promotes high-quality learning opportunities for educators, researchers, developers, designers, foundation leaders, policy makers, museum and library professionals, and school leaders who are dedicated to promoting making, gaming, and playful learning. We aim to engage our audience in cutting-edge learning science ideas and experiences; communicate state-of-the-art design, education, and research; demonstrate new and upcoming games and technology; and network to spark new projects in the following themes: playful learning, games for learning and positive social impact, making and makerspaces, STEAM education, arts integration in formal and informal spaces, and research/practitioner partnerships.
Learn more at our website and follow us on social media for keynote announcements.
When: July 18-19, 2024
Where: Memorial Union | 800 Langdon St. | Madison, WI
Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are able to provide scholarships for a limited number of people in need of financial support. Complete the scholarship application here. GEE! Learning Games Awards Are Back!
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Be sure you get registered for this webinar (free to WLA members; $25 for non-members)
WLA's Youth Services Section (YSS) presents
Join us for the next installment of the YSS Presents webinar series! Jessica Oakland, physical therapist, and Hannah Delaney, speech-language pathologist, from Progressive Beginnings Rehab Agency, will discuss how to incorporate OT/PT/ST into libraries and library programs, and the fun and creative ways we can promote child development through activities, songs, and crafts.
Registration closes at noon on May 9
Free for WLA Members/$25.00 for Nonmembers
Our speakers:
Hannah Delaney, MS, CCC-SLP
Hello, I'm Hannah! I graduated from Marquette University in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. I continued my education at Marquette and graduated in 2021 with a masters in Speech-Language Pathology. From there I completed my Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) at a school district in Wisconsin evaluating and treating students from ages 2-18. I found a love in evaluating/treating pediatric clients with a variety of communication and feeding/swallowing needs. I have been a part of the Progressive Beginnings team for about two years now and have loved collaborating with OT, PT and families to help achieve our clients goals along with making a difference in their lives. I am currently working on getting my NLA (natural language acquisition) certification so that I can better support my neurodivergent pediatric patients. In my free time, I enjoy watching/playing sports, baking sweet treats, spending time outdoors and playing board games with family and friends.
Jessica Oakland, PT, DPT
Hi, I'm Jessica! I graduated with my Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2010 and then my Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May 2014 both from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. I started with Progressive Beginnings in June 2014 and then joined the family business as an Operational Partner in November 2014. I have a passion to work with pediatric patients and truly love being becoming part of each of their stories. I create our newsletters, social media posts, and community outreach as the Director of Marketing as well as oversee both Human Resources and Patient Services Division. My husband and I live in Manitowoc with our daughter, son, and dog. We love to travel, hike, camp, and spend time with our family and friends.
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From DPI's Jeni Schomber's April 19, 2024 newsletter
“The Water Walker” by Joanne Robertson is the children’s selection and the adult selection is “The Best Part of Us” by Sally Cole-Misch.
Sally Cole-Misch published the novel “The Best Part of Us” in 2020. It explores a family’s ties to an island on an inland lake in northern Ontario, just north of Lake Huron—how those ties are tested both through natural processes and family dynamics.
“The Great Lakes have shaped Wisconsin as we know it. These inland seas provide drinking water and fuel our agriculture, shipping, manufacturing and recreation,” said WWL Senior Special Librarian Anne Moser. “These two books will bring the lakes alive in new and evocative ways. We hope readers will reflect on the lakes and be inspired, become passionate and feel more connected to them.”
WLA Executive Director Laura Sauser said, “All Wisconsinites are encouraged to read these titles, and we also hope to be a catalyst for libraries throughout the upper Midwestern states and Canadian provinces to engage patrons through a range of activities.”
Both selected authors will be featured in a free webinar series happening on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 and 9. All events will start at 6 p.m., CT, and will be open to the public.
In November, the authors will be visiting Wisconsin for a variety of events. Please check the Wisconsin Great Lakes, Great Read webpage later this summer to learn more.
The Great Lakes, Great Read website offers further details on the authors, their books, book discussion questions, an email list signup option and other resources.
Please follow Great Lakes, Great Read on Facebook to get the latest updates,
This initiative is made possible by an Ideas to Action grant from WiLS. Wisconsin Sea Grant and the University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute support the Wisconsin Water Library.
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Established in 1964 by the University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute (WRI), the Wisconsin Water Library (formerly known as the Water Resources Library) is unique among UW-Madison’s many libraries for its collection of 30,000 volumes about the waters of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes. The library’s mission is to collect, preserve and provide science-based resources in support of WRI and the Sea Grant College Program.
The Wisconsin Library Association is a professional organization representing all types of libraries – school, public, academic and special. Its membership comprises more than 1,300 librarians and support staff, library trustees, friends of libraries and business vendors who advocate and work for the improvement of library services for all Wisconsin citizens. .
Link to press release here.
2024 WLA Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Open! |
The Wisconsin Library Association Foundation is now accepting applications for a variety of scholarships and grants that support library science students and fund continuing education opportunities for WLA members. Applications are due June 15, 2024.
CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS (Must be a WLA member)
WLA FOUNDATION LIBRARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Thank you to the generous donors to the WLA Foundation who make this support possible! To learn more about the WLA Foundation or to make a gift, click here.
Please contact wla@wisconsinlibraries.org with questions. |
Here is a mid-April listing:
Oconomowoc Public LibraryThe Oconomowoc Public Library is currently
accepting applications for a part-time Early Childhood Specialist/Reference
Assistant. Current shifts are Tues. & Wed. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and one evening
shift. The position is also part of a Sat./Sun. weekend rotation. Schedule
subject to change. Starting $17.04 per hour. To apply, submit an online application & resume by
10 a.m. on April 29th. Position available until filled.
The Early Childhood Specialist/Reference Assistant plans, implements, and evaluates quality, research-based early literacy, and early learning library programming for families with children between the developmental stages of infancy through preschool.
For additional information, please contact Human
Resources at (262) 569-3225.
Job Description Summary
Creating programs for conferences and sharing your knowledge is a great way to grow your professional development, leadership and know-how. And it helps you tailor the kinds of knowledge you think others can benefit from. So go ahead and give it a whirl!
Present at the 2024 WLA Annual Conference! Are you passionate about sharing your expertise and innovative ideas with your peers in the library community? We invite you to be part of the 2024 Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) Annual Conference by submitting a proposal to present!
We are now accepting proposals for presentations, panels, and workshops. Whether you're an experienced presenter or a first-time speaker, we welcome submissions from individuals across all library types and organizations. This includes public, academic, special, and school libraries, as well as individuals from various departments and backgrounds. WLA members and non-members are encouraged to apply.
Please submit your proposal using the online form linked here: https://bit.ly/4a7D9KK by 5pm CST on May 17. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact wla@wisconsinlibraries.org.