WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES | WAPL

 Join us for the 2024 WAPL 2024 Conference "Power to the Public!" scheduled for May 1 - 3, 2024!  Learn more. 

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PURPOSE

The Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) represents the interests of public librarians, support staff, trustees and friends representing public libraries throughout Wisconsin. WAPL members join together to help each other grow professionally, to discuss common concerns and to act together on public library issues.

GOALS

  • Encourage the professional growth of librarians, cooperate in establishing opportunities for continuing education, and stimulate participation in professional organizations by public librarians.
  • Enhance the quality of public library service.
  • Work towards a means for all persons in the state to have full access to knowledge and information through libraries.
  • Promote the development of appropriate library staff skills.
  • Promote public libraries.
  • Advocate for legislation and funding that enhance public library service.
  • To create a forum for public library issues.
  • Provide information about public library staff salaries.
  • Promote professional ethics.
  • Encourage trustee education and development.

BENEFITS

  • Programs at WLA Annual Conference of special interest to public library staff.
  • Opportunities to network with other library staff in the state and benefit from exposure to their practices and policies.
  • Scholarships.
  • Opportunities to develop leadership skills.

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LEADERSHIP

2024 CHAIR Heather Thompson, Head of Youth & Family Services, Kenosha Public Library 
VICE-CHAIR Roxanne Staveness, Director, Rio Community Library
PAST CHAIR Larry Oathout, Director, Portage County Public Library
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Nancy Bell, Director, Shawano County Library
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Open
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Nicole Mszal, Director, Hustisford Community Library
WLA BOARD LIAISON Tracy Vreeke, Director, Nicolet Federated Library System
   

MEETING MINUTES

Meeting minutes are available to WLA members. Please sign in to see them. If you need assistance logging in, please contact [email protected] or call 608-245-3640.

WAPL Meeting Minutes (wisconsinlibraries.org)