Trustee Tale
Trustee Tale is a joint project of the Manitowoc Calumet Library System, Nicolet Library System, Outagamie Waupaca Library System, Winnefox Library System and Wisconsin Valley Library Service.
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Latest Issues

Filming in the Library
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.”

Benefits of Wisconsin’s Public Library Systems
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

Tips for Hiring a Public Library Director Part 2
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

Tips for Hiring a Public Library Director Part 1
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

Overseeing the Library Facility
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

Preparing for Intellectual Freedom Questions in the Community
By Shannon M. Schultz, Director, South Central Library System As a public library trustee in Wisconsin, you play a vital role not only in governance