Recent Updates

• LSTA Information and Guidelines 2014
• Libraries Encouraged to Promote LinkWisconsin Info Gathering
• 2013 LSTA Grants and Grant Abstracts. Updated
• EveryoneOn / Connect2Compete in Wisconsin

Staff Contacts

• Director of Public Library Development
  
  (608) 267-9225
  John DeBacher
  john.debacher@dpi.wi.gov
• Public Library Administration
  
  (608) 266-7270
  Walter Burkhalter
  walter.burkhalter@dpi.wi.gov
• LSTA, Public Librarian Certification and Continuing Education
  
  (608) 266-2413
  Terrie Howe
  teresa.howe@dpi.wi.gov
• Public Library Data and Finance
  
  (608) 266-3939
  Jamie McCanless
  jamie.mccanless@dpi.wi.gov
• Public Library Youth and Special Services
  
  (608) 267-5077
  Tessa Michaelson Schmidt
  tessa.schmidt@dpi.wi.gov
• BadgerNet, Broadband, and E-rate Services
  
  (608) 266-2127
  Bob Bocher
  robert.bocher@dpi.wi.gov
• Public Library Technology, E-rate, Gates Grants
  [ Vacant ]

The fax number for all PLD staff is (608) 267-9207

Other Resources

• Resources and information for Rural and Small Libraries
• Pandemic Flu Planning for Wisconsin Public Libraries
• BadgerLink
• The 50 State Library Websites
• WISCAT
• Channel Weekly newsletter
• Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning

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The Wisconsin Division for Libraries and Technology's Public Library Development Team provides leadership, advocacy, assistance, planning, coordination, and funding for the improvement of public libraries and public library systems so that all Wisconsin residents have equitable access to information. If you have any questions on our services, review our current Work Plan or contact staff.