Associations
& Organizations (L4L)
Local
Fox Valley Library Council (FVLC)
Where to find information about FVLC programs, services, membership, officers
and committees, and documents. Don't miss the FVLC
blog for news about Fox Valley libraries. FVLC members will find the online
directory a huge help - remember to update your information to keep it current!
State
System and Resource Library Administrators'
Association of Wisconsin (SRLAAW)
"SRLAAW is composed of administrators from all 17 Wisconsin public library
systems and the library directors of the resource libraries from each system." Basic
documents, including SRLAAW's minutes, directory, officers, and reports.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
Keep up on the state of the state! Here's a list of DPI
Divisions and Teams, and you'll likely find the Directories useful,
too.
Wisconsin Division for Libraries,
Technology & Community Learning (DLTCL)
"We are here to serve the life-long learning and information needs of all
Wisconsin citizens from preschoolers to senior citizens." Access to E-rate & LSTA
information is included with other information of interest to Wisconsin librarians.
Wisconsin Public Library Development
Team (PLD)
"Provides leadership, advocacy, assistance, planning, coordination, and
funding for the improvement of public libraries and public library systems so
that all Wisconsin residents have equitable access to information." Loads
of information for Wisconsin's public libraries, including how to stay up-to-date
by using email lists, electronic newsletters, etc.
Wisconsin InterLibrary Services (WILS)
A consortium of member Wisconsin libraries, that "offers services to libraries
in areas of shared bibliographic information, resource sharing, inservice training,
and other cooperative activities relating to the changing nature of information
technology." Check the WILS Upcoming
Events link for a listing of training & conference opportunities.
Wisconsin Library Association (WLA)
"WLA brings together and supports people from all types of libraries to
advocate and work for the improvement and development of library and information
services for all of Wisconsin." Information on how to get involved, along
with a Blog to help you keep up-to-date
on library issues in Wisconsin.
National
American
Library Association (ALA)
"The Voice of America's Libraries. The American Library Association is the oldest
and largest library association in the world, with more than 64,000 members.
Its mission is to promote the highest quality library and information services
and public access to information."
Library & Information Technology Association (LITA)
"LITA educates, serves, and reaches out to its members, other ALA members
and divisions, and the entire library and information community through its publications,
programs, and other activities designed to promote, develop, and aid in the implementation
of library and information technology." Keep track of their Top
Technology Trends reports and conference offerings.
Public
Library Association (PLA)
A division of the American Library Association, PLA focuses on services and issues
related to public libraries.
Supporting public libraries in Outagamie and Waupaca counties