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What's New for Member Libraries
Posted by Angela Schneider
Winnefox Library System
Monday, February 27, 2023 - 4:11pm
What's New in WALS
Posted by Karla Smith
Winnefox Library System
Monday, February 13, 2023 - 11:25am
Salutations!
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 Joy Schwarz
Winnefox Library System
Monday, February 27, 2017 - 11:29am
Teen Tech Week™ is March 5–11, 2017 and the theme is "Be the Source of Change". Use these free tools to make Teen Tech Week a success at your library:
- Activitiy Ideas Toolkit — 50 ideas to try at your library
- Webinar Recordings — videos on topics including Developing Hands-On Learning Experiences for Teens, and TTW Activities for Older Teens
- Event Planning Toolkit — includes materials list, planning calendar, and more
- Publicity Toolkit — sample press release, sample letters to the editor, PSAs, and other tools to publicize TTW in your community
- Making in the Library Toolkit
— provides materials and resources for programs (stealth programming, sewing, bicycle repair, etc.), outreach, and collections - 25 Easy Tips for Teens — ideas for getting teens involved in Teen Tech Week at your library
- websites on youth empowerment & community service, STEM resources, and internet safety
