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.
Upcoming Events
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Oct 9, 9:30am
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Oct 9, 1:30pm
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Nov 10, 11:00am
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Nov 6, 9:30am
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Nov 13, 10:00am
What's New for Member Libraries
What's New in WALS

Salutations!
Today’s Topic: Creating displays with other library's materials...and Insert Link shortcut in MS Office.
Just a gentle reminder that borrowing time-sensitive books from other libraries to put on display in your library is not appropriate behavior for WALS libraries. We are asking libraries to honor patron holds and share their holiday materials when patrons place holds on specific titles, but that doesn't extend to "sharing" with staff from other libraries to create local displays of seasonal materials in their library....Read more...
What's New in General

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.
