Creating a Library of Things

Interested in creating a Library of Things? WebJunction will offer a free webinar on October 19, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT called “Library of Things: The what, why, and how of lending objects.” The webinar will cover selecting items, budgeting, cataloging,...

What to do with discarded books

Question: How can I discard books weeded from my library? Can I donate books to libraries in other countries?  Actively managing your library’s collection and weeding unused titles provides your library patrons with a better collection that meets their needs, but it...
Wiscat Training Videos

Wiscat Training Videos

WISCAT training videos: Need some Wiscat refreshers? Take a look at these videos about the participant record in Wiscat. Each video takes 90 seconds to go over a particular aspect within the participant record. Want more videos like this? Email...
WPLC Patron Survey

WPLC Patron Survey

 This annual survey of digital library patrons is key to prioritizing improvements for Overdrive and Libby. This survey will be prompted in OverDrive, but isn’t available within the Libby app. Please promote on your website and in social media. Take the survey...
LJ Design Institute’s Library Design Online

LJ Design Institute’s Library Design Online

Library Journal Design Institute’s Free, Online Opportunity : Join Library Journal for Library Design Online, a reimagination of their long-running, in-person Design Institute program. Whether you’re looking to revamp your space or plan for future...
WLA Conference Wrap Up

WLA Conference Wrap Up

    The time is now to submit your WLA Conference Final Reports! This report is required along with conference registration and lodging receipts in order to receive the scholarship reimbursement.  Link to the conference website. NWLS WLA 2021 Conference...
Wiscat Training Videos

NWLS Digital Services Survey Results Are In!

Here is the power point of survey results as well as an editable one page document or a one page pdf. Please use these tools to talk to your board and staff about NLWS digital services.  A lucky patron from the Walter E. Olson Memorial Public Library was chosen as the...