NICE Project Updates

NICE Update April 18, 2023

The NICE Team met on Tuesday, April 18 to review and discuss all collected data for overarching themes and ideas. The Team also discussed the creation of a decision making tool and rubric for next steps. More details will be...

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NICE Update March 21, 2023

The NICE Team met on Tuesday, March 21st to receive a data report on the stakeholder survey. A recording of the survey results presentation can be found here. A one page summary is available here. The Team also discussed ideas on the best communication tools to share...

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NICE Update February 21, 2023

The NICE Team met on Tuesday, February 21st to receive an update on the stakeholder survey.  The Team also reviewed information on system comparisons and ILS merger cost comparisons. Focus groups will take place in February/March. More details will be shared on the...

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NICE Update January 17, 2023

The NICE Team met on Tuesday, January 17th to receive an update on the stakeholder survey.  The Team also continued to review information on similar successful ILS mergers. Work began on potential focus group questions. Focus groups will take place in February/March....

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NICE Update December 20, 2022

The NICE Team met on Tuesday, December 20th to continue editing the upcoming stakeholder survey. The Team also reviewed initial reports about past collaboration efforts in Project WIN and information on similar successful ILS mergers. Full meeting minutes can be found...

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Nice Update November 15, 2022

The NICE team met to discuss a communications plan, project goals & outcomes, ongoing ILS consortium research, and began work on an upcoming stakeholder survey. Full meeting minutes are available here.

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Meet the NICE Exploration Team

  • Alexander Johnson, Marathon County Public, Library Support Services Manager
  • Gina Rae, NWLS Database and Support Specialist
  • Jackee Johnson, NWLS ILS Administrator
  • Katie Zimmermann, WVLS ILS Administrator
  • Molly Lank-Jones, Hayward Library Director
  • Peggy O’Connell, Minocqua Library Director
  • Rachel Metzler, WVLS Database and Support Specialist
  • Sue Heskin, Superior Library Director
  • Tammie Blomberg, Rib Lake Library Director
  • Teresa Schmidt, Mercer Library Director
  • Sara Klemann, Eagle River Library Director
  • Kelly Wiisanen, Superior Public Library, Youth and Family Resources Manager
  • Laurie Ollhoff, Merrill Library Director
  • Katelyn Sabelko, Marathon County Public Library, Library Services Manager