Advocacy in action!

New website training resources

Erica just sent out a bunch of new resources.

• Video: Spring Cleaning! Website review checklists: use checklists to review the front end and back end of your website to make sure all your information is up-to-date and your website security checklist is complete. https://youtu.be/S_xhRde33hA?si=XAyLbetn_7jPsxJp
• Spring Cleaning! Cleaning Up Your Website: https://training.librarieswin.org/website-101/website-cleanup/
• Quick Tip: Auto-Updating Plugins and Themes: https://training.librarieswin.org/plugins/auto-updating-plugins-and-themes/
• Quick Tip: Reviewing Site Users https://training.librarieswin.org/quick-tip/reviewing-site-users/

Click here to view a full list of website training documents Don’t see a topic you would like to have covered? Email the website training team with your training suggestion!

Call for proposals: WLA Conference 2025

(editor’s note: IFLS staff can help if you’d like to present but need a little guidance or support. Submit a HelpDesk ticket!)

Have an idea, program, or experience others could learn from?
The 2025 WLA Annual Conference will be held October 28–31, 2025 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton, WI with the theme “Be the Change.” Library workers from all backgrounds, library types, and career stages are encouraged to submit proposals—especially first-time presenters and those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or disabled.

Session Details:

• 60-minute in-person breakout sessions
• Up to 4 presenters and 1 moderator
• Each presenter can be part of up to 2 sessions

Need help?
Our final Proposal Workshop is May 5, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM!
🔗 Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86547797705?pwd=AyeMZBHRyBAmAeEutVGb8GecyDKhEc.1

Proposals are due by Friday, May 9 at 5:00 PM CST.
👉 Submit your proposal: https://forms.gle/Vd68vDSG989yc4ns7

We hope to see you in Middleton!

Federal Advocacy

You’re doing important work with this campaign! Please keep up your communication about federal funding! You can use the information on the toolkit: https://libraries.work/. or customize your message. Continue to call federal officials!

Reb hasn’t heard any updates about the postcard campaign. She’ll keep you in the loop.

You’ll want to watch this

Independent Lens just released the documentary Free for All: The Public Library, how public libraries shaped a nation and remain a beloved sanctuary for Americans today.

Coming up!

Just added: BiblioCore and BiblioApps Update Webinar Wed May 28th 11:00am – 12:00pm