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Posted by Angela Schneider
Winnefox Library System
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 7:12pm

Wisconsin's statewide public library marketing cohort, in collaboration with SWRLAA, released an advocacy campaign called "Speak Up for Libraries." We hope this campaign will run through the fall, in tandem with the continued work to advocate for IMLS, whose legislation is up for renewal from Congress in October, and to support the libraries and library systems at a state level during the state budget process.

A toolkit for library staff is available at https://libraries.work/

This toolkit gives you the words and ideas you need to empower your staff, board, and community to advocate for Wisconsin libraries. It's a dynamic website, so check back for updates. On this page you'll find:

  • weekly actions
  • key talking points
  • social media and communication resource hub
  • examples from libraries and systems

Public Campaign Site: https://mywisconsinlibrary.org

 

What's New in WALS

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Posted by Karla Smith
Winnefox Library System
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 1:26pm

Salutations!  We are now distributing RBDs to all libraries.  

What are RBDs, you might ask? 

RBDs (or "Red Box Dots") are the replacements for the RBS (Red Box Stickers). They should show up in your deliveries on Monday or Tuesday.

Instead of sticking on a not-very-removable 3x3 white RBS sticker, you can now use a Red Box Dot (RBD).  These are the standard Avery removable ¾” dots that libraries use for all sorts of things (think items on Display, or New Books, etc). Definitely removable and almost completely residue-free.

I will be updating the flow charts and documentation, but in the meantime here is an outline of the new steps:

What's New in General

Posted by Joy Schwarz
Winnefox Library System
Monday, April 3, 2017 - 8:20am

Get registration links & descriptions of each session at Sparks. Here's a list of the webinars with their dates & times:

Making Your Collection Count
April 19, 10 - 11 am

Adult Selection Tools
May 12, 1 - 2 pm

Tips for Building a Well-Rounded Collection for Youth
September 7, 1 -2 pm

Data-Informed Collection Development
October 26, 10 - 11 am

Promoting Your Collection:  Merchandising and More
November 3, 10 – 11:30 am

This webinar series is sponsored by Winnefox and 10 other library systems.

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