Economic Impact Study for Wisconsin Libraries

NorthStar Economics has been retained by the Wisconsin Department of
Public Instruction to study the economic impact of public libraries in
Wisconsin. To gather information for the study, they are surveying a
representative sample of library users and non-users throughout the
state. If you are a Wisconsin resident, they would very much appreciate
your input.

The survey can be found on their home page:
http://www.northstareconomics.com
or the direct link is:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=qyjYazUcsULPwoJ4nWVoHw_3d_3d

Questions about the survey or the study can be directed to either
Alan J. Hart, Vice President & Director of Operations or
David J. Ward, President at nstar@northstareconomics.com

IFLS Director to Present Space Needs Planning Workshop on Thursday, March 13th.

John Thompson, IFLS director, will present a workshop on Space Needs Planning for libraries who are contemplating a building or remodeling project. The workshop will be held on Thursday, March 13th the Menomonie Public Library. For more details, see this flyer.

IFLS Launches New Website

The new IFLS website is the first step in allowing our member libraries to edit their own websites. Your bookmarks and links may no longer be valid, so please update them as necessary. The site is a work in progress and new features and content will added or updated on a regular basis. Please send your feedback to Gus @ falkenberg@ifls.lib.wi.us.