The WSDLC collections have two features that allow schools support reading and classroom work; Title Assign and Curated Lists. Title Assign is an excellent way to work with students individually, as it allows you to assign titles for up to 180 days to specific students. The titles appear in a student’s Sora account whenContinue Reading Title Assign vs. Curation
The WSDLC Board met on April 5th. You can check out the full notes if you’d like. Here are the Top 5 highlights: 1. The Board Elections are complete. Three people ran unopposed and will be returning to the Board: Dale Meinholz (representing CESA 3), Keith Schroeder (representing CESA 8), and Laurie Agema (representing CESA 9). JenContinue Reading WSDLC Board Meeting Recap
We received so much great feedback at the WEMTA Conference this year, thank you to each of you who provided some. One topic that emerged was when schools should use Advantage funds to purchase titles vs. when to recommend titles for the consortium to purchase. We realize that not all members of the WSDLC haveContinue Reading Advantage or RTL?
We are hoping to recruit a few more media specialists/WSDLC members to participate in the WSDLC Selection Advisory Committee. The Selection Advisory Committee recommends the scope and direction of the collections included in the WSDLC. They advise the project manager and vendors on operational collection decisions, including content to be included and budget allocations, asContinue Reading We Need Your Expertise!
We are currently recruiting 5-7 library media specialists/WSDLC members to participate in the WSDLC Selection Advisory Committee. The Selection Advisory Committee recommends the scope and direction of the collections included in the WSDLC. They advise the project manager and vendors on operational collection decisions, including content to be included and budget allocations, as directed byContinue Reading Looking Selection Advisory Committee Members!
OverDrive will be presenting a webinar about the Sync Audiobook program available to WSDLC members on Tuesday, April 23rd at two times, 10 am and 1 pm. SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens 13+. Returning April 25, 2019, SYNC will make available, two complete audiobook downloads a week – pairs of highContinue Reading OverDrive Sync Webinar April 23rd
Please take a few minutes to vote for WSDLC board representatives between now and April 21st. Elections are being held for seats representing the following CESA areas: CESA 3, CESA 8, CESA 9, CESA 10, CESA 12 The candidates are as follows: CESA 3: Dale Meinholz, Dodgeville School District (running unopposed) CESA 8: Keith Schroeder,Continue Reading Reminder: Vote for WSDLC Board Representatives!
Please take a few minutes to vote for WSDLC board representatives between now and April 21st. Elections are being held for seats representing the following CESA areas: CESA 3, CESA 8, CESA 9, CESA 10, CESA 12 The candidates are as follows: CESA 3: Dale Meinholz, Dodgeville School District (running unopposed) CESA 8: Keith Schroeder,Continue Reading Vote for WSDLC Board representatives: Now until April 21st!
At our upcoming membership meeting at WEMTA, we will vote on some changes to the operational guidelines for the consortium. Most of them are minor and reflect current practice. There is a more extensive change from a Selection Committee to a Selection Advisory Committee. We will talk about this more at the meeting (and willContinue Reading Modified operational guidelines for WSDLC
The WSDLC is having a membership meeting at WEMTA on Monday, April 1st from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. This is a regular session and is open to everyone including people interested in learning more about the WSDLC. WILS will provide the results from the member survey, stats for 2018 and an update on the WSDLC.Continue Reading WSDLC Meeting at WEMTA
