ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN SPECIAL LIBRARIANS | AWSL

AWSL WLA Conference Grant Application 

This scholarship is to help defray the cost for a library professional or library school student with an interest in Special Libraries to attend the Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference. 2026 application will be available in the fall. 

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PURPOSE

The Association of Wisconsin Special Librarians (AWSL) is a division of the Wisconsin Library Association. Established in October 1986, AWSL exists to focus on the activities and issues of special libraries and librarianship and to provide a forum for exchange of ideas among persons involved with special libraries.

MEMBERSHIP - WHO CAN JOIN?

Membership is open to all WLA members who are special librarians or who have an interest in special libraries. Anyone who maintains a specialized collection of materials -- whether it's one person maintaining a collection of brochures in a small office or a trained and certified librarian managing the materials of a church, museum, prison, hospital, corporation, foundation, newspaper, government office, or other organization -- is considered a special librarian.

BENEFITS

• Advance your career and develop as a professional by helping AWSL as an officer, committee member, or planner of conferences and continuing education programs. 
• Gather with peers at occasional social outings organized by AWSL.
• Apply for conference scholarships.
  
  

 EVENTS

Government Information Day 2026
Hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Virtually meet with librarians, researchers, archivists, and government professionals to explore multiple government information topics. Sessions throughout the day include federal and state depository program updates, a discussion about AI and its impact on government and libraries, a history of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, and an overview of various government data rescue initiatives.

Expect thought-provoking sessions, lightning talks, and networking opportunities with experts and fellow colleagues shaping the way government information is used and shared.

Date: November 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CST (* This conference will not be recorded to view later.)
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams (Link will be sent after registering)
$$  Cost: Free

View the full agenda here!

Register Here!
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/9009556/Government-Information-Day-2026

Mark your calendar and be part of the conversation that’s shaping tomorrow’s public information landscape.

This event is sponsored by Wisconsin Federal Depository Libraries and the Wisconsin Document Depository Libraries located throughout the State.

Coffee Chats are open to all WLA members.  Sign up for the AWSL e-list to receive the participation link each month and learn more.  Contact [email protected] or call 608-245-3640 with questions. 

LEADERSHIP 

2026 Chair:  Daphne Goldfinch, Wisconsin State Law Library

Vice Chair:  Helen Murphy, University of Wisconsin-Madison Space Science & Engineering Center

WLA Board Liaison: Anne Moser, UW Wisconsin Water Library 

Secretary: Vacant

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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.

AWSL Meeting Minutes (wisconsinlibraries.org)