Wisconsin Library Association

Join us for the 2026 WAAL Conference at Raynor Library at Marquette University in Milwaukee on August 3-4, 2026!

Conference features include:
- Tolkien Manuscript Viewing (limit of 25)
- Raynor Library Tour
- Opening Reception
- Keynote address by Jenny McBurney from University of Minnesota
- Breakout sessions, lightning talks, workshops and poster presentations

Conference Registration Pricing:
WLA Member Registration - $135
Non Member Registration - $185
Student - $100

For more information and to register please visit: https://www.wisconsinlibraries.org/2026-academic-library-conference

Registration closes on July 1, 2026. Space is limited to 105 registrants.

Last Friday, members of the WLA Library Development & Legislation (LD&L) Committee hit the road to Rhinelander for an in-person meeting and some well-deserved celebration.

After a productive morning of discussion and planning, the group celebrated longtime library advocate and friend Kris Adams Wendt's birthday with lunch, cake, and plenty of laughter.

Thank you to everyone who made the trip north. Opportunities to connect face-to-face remind us that some of the best work happens around the table—whether it's a committee meeting or sharing birthday cake with colleagues and friends.

We kicked off the very first WLA on the Road event yesterday in beautiful Eagle River at the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library — and what a wonderful start to this new statewide series!

Library staff from across the region gathered to connect with friends and colleagues, share ideas, learn together, and simply enjoy time in community. From meaningful conversations to moments of laughter (and even ukuleles!), the day reflected what makes Wisconsin’s library community so special.

A huge thank you to Sara Klemann and Emilie Braunel for being such welcoming and generous hosts. We are so grateful for the hospitality and care that went into making this event a success.

We also want to thank our sponsors for helping make WLA on the Road possible:

⭐ Presenting Sponsor: UWM School of Information Studies

⭐ Gold Sponsor: e-ImageData

⭐ Bronze Sponsors: FEH Design and Wegner CPAs

WLA on the Road is all about bringing connection, professional development, and the benefits of WLA membership directly to library communities across Wisconsin — and Eagle River set the bar high. Thank you to everyone who joined us!