After nearly two weeks of closure due to flooding, the Shiocton Public Library has reopened, offering the community a sense of normalcy and a welcoming space to gather. Remarkably undamaged, the library is serving as a steady resource for residents navigating cleanup and recovery.
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Public libraries have long been pillars of learning, access, and community connection—but in today’s digital world, their value is sometimes questioned. As a library trustee, it’s important to be ready to address common concerns about relevance, funding, and usage.
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Libraries have embraced the motto “more than just books” for decades. Whether highlighting digital collections, offering printing and faxing services, providing public computers, or delivering programs for all ages, public libraries have long understood how to meet community needs beyond physical materials.
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By Hannah Good Zima, Outreach Coordinator Nicolet Library System Over the last several years, public libraries have seen a significant increase in “First Amendment audits.” These audits involve an individual’s right to film in any public building. They test that right by going into public spaces and recording videos. Based on their output, their goal
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By Bradley Shipps, DirectorOutagamie Waupaca Library System There are 381 public libraries in Wisconsin with 467 local outlets, and every single one of them belongs to one of fifteen regional public library systems. System membership comes with many benefits that strengthen a local library’s ability to serve its community beyond what it can accomplish with
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By Marla Sepnafski, Director, Wisconsin Valley Library System Determine Who Will Screen Applications and Conduct Interviews The board must decide who will participate in the hiring process—whether it will involve the full board, a designated board committee, municipal HR staff, library system staff, or others—and what their roles will be. Questions to clarify include: Will
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By Marla Sepnafski, Director, Wisconsin Valley Library System Selecting the right person to lead a public library is one of the most important responsibilities of a library board. The director is not only responsible for managing the library but also for working collaboratively with the board, engaging with the community, and advancing library services. Because
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The Muehl Public Library is hosting the Build a Better Library Fundraiser, featuring Family Feud: Seymour Style on Saturday, November 8, from 1–5 p.m. at Seymour High School (Door 3) with free admission. The event, hosted by Jeopardy Champion Ben Chan, will include a Family Feud game based on local survey results, raffle baskets with
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By John Thompson, Director, IFLS Library System As a member of a public Library Board in Wisconsin, you have a unique and sometimes confusing role when it comes to the library facility. Library buildings are acquired or leased by the municipality for library purposes; however, the Library Board has exclusive charge, control and custody of
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With fall’s cooler temperatures arriving, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a good book. In this segment, Melissa Krause from the Neuschafer Community Library of Fremont shares her top spooky season reads for all ages and gives an update on the new library project and the grant that made it possible. Read the
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