Missed the Plain Language webinar in April? You can watch the recording for a limited time! From now through Sep 30th learn improved communication strategies:
• simplifying word choice
• active vs. passive voice
• layout and design.
• grammar tips
Wisconsin Literacy’s Plain Language webinar focuses on the fundamentals of plain language, including the benefits of using it in your work place.
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What's New for Member Libraries
Posted by Joy Schwarz
Winnefox Library System
Monday, September 16, 2019 - 11:37am
What's New in WALS
Posted by Karla Smith
Winnefox Library System
Monday, January 20, 2025 - 11:42am
Salutations!
There have been several requests for the return of the Monday ‘Minder, so I will do my best! I will also be recruiting ‘Minders from other staff. If YOU have an idea for a Monday ‘Minder, and would like to share, please let me know!
That said, I have 1 new tech trick and an “oldie, but goodie” ‘Minder to kick us off.
Today’s Tech Tip: Do you use Chrome, Firefox, or Brave as your default browser? Does it annoy you that whenever you click on a link in Outlook it opens in Edge—even tho’ you have already set a default browser? Or that it automatically opens Excel or Word files in a browser? Here’s how to fix it:
Right above the setting for opening hyperlinks is the setting for opening Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.
Today's Topic: Let's play "Find that Patron!!"
At an ALL-WALS meeting last year it was decided that all WALS libraries would enter patron names "as written" (except in ALL-CAPS) on their ID or application form. This means that VanderZanden gets entered as "VANDERZANDEN" and "Van der Zanden" gets entered as "VAN DER ZANDEN." Reminder: you need to be more diligent when searching for duplicate users because last names won't sort together anymore. Read More...
What's New in General
Posted by Karla Smith
Winnefox Library System
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 9:34am
Welcome WALS’ newest employee, Melissa Klein! Melissa comes to Winnefox from Lake Geneva Public Library where she worked the circulation desk. She is fresh out of grad school having completed her MLIS from UW-Milwaukee in May of 2013. Melissa has a strong background in cataloging and public service. As Melissa becomes more familiar with Winnefox and we become more familiar with her, we will start figuring out which questions can be directed her way.
