Happy Tuesday! Now that it’s the second week of February, we’re providing you all with a list of the new titles that were added to the shared collections in January. We’re also sharing reminders about when schools can expect their 2024-25 pricing quote (hint: we’re anticipating mid-March), February’s Flipped Classroom topic, and the annual membershipContinue Reading Weekly Message: February 13th, 2024

Happy Tuesday, WSDLC Membership! It’s the first Tuesday of the month, so last month’s usage statistics are ready to share. We’re also including some reminders: the annual WSDLC Membership survey is open for you (and anyone else at your school who utilizes Sora/Marketplace) to complete, and OverDrive’s annual School Stars contest is open and acceptingContinue Reading Weekly Message: February 6th, 2024

Happy Tuesday! This week’s message may only include reminders, but they are worth the extra read! Coming up this week on Thursday is the webinar Navigating Challenges: What Districts Need to Know, hosted by DPI and CCBC (more details below). Just yesterday the WSDLC released the annual membership survey, which will be open for anotherContinue Reading Weekly Message: January 30th, 2024

Happy Tuesday! This week’s message has no shortage of exciting tidbits: from 2023’s usage stats to a FAQ answered; Community events to new shared-collection titles; there’s definitely something here to bring a little warmth to your day~ 2023 Year in Review Phew! Another year down, and another year of breaking records! The results are in,Continue Reading Weekly Message: January 16th, 2024

Happy [snowy] Tuesday! This week’s message is packed with useful information and exciting opportunities: we have the list ready of all of the brand new titles that were added in to the shared collections last month, a reminder of this month’s Flipped Classroom topic, and we’re sharing two great opportunities from the community: a timelyContinue Reading Weekly Message: January 9th, 2024

Happy Tuesday and an even Happier New Year! Since many of you are still soaking up the remaining bits of break before jumping back in to the daily routines, we’re keeping this week’s message very short. December’s Usage Statistics Last month’s usage is neither surprising nor disappointing. As usual in December, the number of checkoutsContinue Reading Weekly Message: January 2nd, 2024

Happy Tuesday! This will be the final weekly message for 2023, and do we have a variety of tidbits to share with you! This week’s message is sharing out all of the completely new titles that were added in to the WSDLC’s shared collections during November; we have a reminder on OverDrive’s annual End ofContinue Reading Weekly Message: December 19th, 2023

Happy Tuesday! This week’s message includes November’s usage stats for the consortium, a reminder on the Annual OverDrive sale and an easier way for WSDLC members to purchase from the sale, plus we’re sharing a couple of opportunities coming from WEMTA. It’s a new month, which also means that another Flipped Classroom topic has begun:Continue Reading Weekly Message: December 5th, 2023

Good Afternoon, WSDLC members are not immune to challenges involving their print and digital collections. This aligns with an upward trend seen nationwide in school districts. In spite of the increase in challenges, the majority of parents support Library Media Specialists. When challenges happen, they often happen very quickly and are promoted through social media. Thankfully,Continue Reading Weekly Message *Special Edition*: November 28th, 2023