The WISPALS Library Consortium

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The WISPALS Library Consortium

• A Consortium of Technical College Libraries in
  Wisconsin
• August 2002

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Member Libraries

• Gateway Technical College
• Lakeshore Technical College
• Mid-State Technical College
• Moraine Park Technical College

• Northcentral Technical College
• Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
• Waukesha County Technical College

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About WISPALS

• On behalf of its member libraries, the
  Consortium provides access to a shared library
  automation system, will share library resources,
  will provide access to databases and other
  electronic information sources at reduced cost,
  will exchange knowledge and skills in library
  automation, and will provide liaison between
  member libraries, and other library agencies or
  groups. (Adopted 1999)

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WISPALS Goals

• Support Customer Expectations and Needs
• Provide Training and Staff Development for
  Consortium Member Libraries
• Advance Technology in the Library
• Supplement Financial and Staff Resources
• Advocate for Technical College Libraries

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Benefits of Membershipin WISPALS

• Cooperative Purchasing
• Centralized Administrative Services
• Resource and Skill Sharing
• Centralized Computer System Management
• Advocacy for Technical College Libraries

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Recent Accomplishments

• Conversion to Voyager ILS central server with 7
  databases
• Creation of Authority Files with LTI
• Resource Training Sessions Demos
• 56 Subscription Database Purchases
• Docutek E-Reserves System central server

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WISPALS Key Contacts

• Ellen Pedraza
• WISPALS Coordinator
• Bob Becker
• WISPALS System Manager
• Charlene Pettit
• Chair - WISPALS Executive Committee
• Contact information can be found at the WISPALS
  Web Page. See next slide.

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WISPALS Web Site

• For Links to Member Libraries, WISPALS History,
  Administrative Contacts, Maps and Photos, tour
  the WISPALS Web Site (http//wctclnx.wctc.edu/wis
  pals).

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Thank you for your attention. -The WISPALS
Library Consortium-