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WRLSWEB |
This regional shared automation network was begun in 1999, and is available
to any member public library that wishes to join. Using central
bibliographic and patron databases, WRLSWEB provides complete library
automation capabilities and access to Internet services and digital
databases. Users of any participating library can obtain access to
materials owned by any other participants.
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Interlibrary Loan |
WRLS operates a clearinghouse for requests for materials which users want
but which their local library does not own. WRLS will search for and
retrieve materials from throughout the state and the nation. |
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Resource Grants |
WRLS helps individual libraries to build their own collections and enhance
or institute services by providing an annual Resource Grant.
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Delivery Service |
WRLS provides twice weekly van delivery service to each of the member
libraries. These materials include items requested through
interlibrary loan, rotating collections and correspondence. |
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Consultant Services |
WRLS provides professional staff with expertise in various areas to act as
consultants to system members. Consultants will address questions
relating to state requirements and issues, grant writing and
implementation, building and space planning, public relations, automation,
library standards and operations, programming and continuing education,
and library services for special needs populations.. |
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Public Relations Services |
WRLS provides staff to handle design, layout and production of public
relations and promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, posters,
business cards and publicity releases to local media. WRLS also
produces a newsletter Whirlpools to keep members informed of events
throughout the system and the state. |
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Continuing Education Workshops
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WRLS develops and presents or sponsors six to ten workshops each year for
librarians and trustees. These workshops deal with current issues in
librarianship as well as methods for serving library users more
effectively. The workshops also help the public library directors to
meet the criteria for maintenance of their state certification.
There is no charge for workshops. |
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Administration
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WRLS provides administrative services to assure that all contracts and
agreements are maintained and that all members meet necessary requirements
so that their sharing of the System's benefits is not jeopardized. |
