About Us
The Bureau of Libraries, within the Division for Libraries & Technology whose working title is the Division of School and Library Operations, serves as Wisconsin's State Library Administrative Agency and works to empower Wisconsin's libraries to best serve their communities' needs.
Bureau of Libraries Directory
| Name | Position | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Miller | Bureau of Libraries Director, State Librarian | (608) 224-6168 |
| Beth Tomev | Director of Library Development | (608) 266-7410 |
| Melissa Aro | Data Analyst & State Data Coordinator | (608) 267-0376 |
| Chris Baker | Public Library Consultant, Games and Learning Consultant | (608) 264-6709 |
| Diane Casselberry | Interlibrary Loan Librarian | (608) 267-5078 |
| Jennifer Champoux | BadgerLink Outreach & Training Specialist | (608) 224-5390 |
Mary Hutnik | Document Depository Librarian | (608) 224-6172 |
| Arshad Iqbal | Grants Coordinator | (608) 266-2853 |
| Michele Martinsen | Interlibrary Loan Librarian | (608) 224-5381 |
| Karla Meister | Contracts Specialist | (608) 224-2809 |
| Elizabeth Neuman | Digital Services Coordinator | (608) 224-5389 |
| Joy Pohlman | WISCAT Technical Coordinator | (608) 267-9130 |
| Jennifer Robertson | Operations Program Associate | (608) 264-6704 |
| Teresa Schmidt | Public Library Administration Consultant | (608) 224-6167 |
| Jeni Schomber | Public Library Consultant | (608) 266-2749 |
| Abby Swanton | Wisconsin Digital Archive Technical Coordinator | (608) 224-6174 abbigail.swanton@dpi.wi.gov |
Monica Treptow | School Library Media Consultant, Office of Literacy | (608) 575-6065 |
Library News
- Wisconsin Libraries for Everyone: News pertaining to Wisconsin libraries, maintained by the Division of School and Library Operations. Click the link on the top of that page to subscribe.
- School Library Scoop: News pertaining to Wisconsin's public K12 school libraries, maintained by the Office of Literacy. Subscribe to receive updates.
- BadgerLink Bulletin: BadgerLink news and updates. Subscribe to receive updates.
Collaborations and Partnerships
- Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC): The DPI contracts with the CCBC to provide a collection of examination copies of children and young adult literature for use by educators, librarians, and students.
- Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND): The 19-member council, appointed by the governor, advises the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (DPI) to ensure that all citizens have access to library and information services.
- Digital Public Library of America (DPLA): The DPI supports the creation and maintenance of digital collections of cultural heritage materials in Wisconsin by collaborating with the Milwaukee Public Library, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WiLS, and the Wisconsin Historical Society on the Recollection Wisconsin service hub, the on-ramp to DPLA for the state’s cultural heritage organizations of all sizes, ensuring that local digital collections can be discovered as part of this groundbreaking national program.
- Milwaukee Public Library: The DPI contracts with the Milwaukee Public Library to allow Wisconsin residents to borrow items through interlibrary loan.
- PBS Wisconsin Education: Provides free to use, standards-aligned, Wisconsin-focused media for grades PreK-12, including videos, games, interactive content, educator guides, and more, as well as professional development events, resources, and peer communities to support teaching practice.
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries: The DPI contracts with the UW-Madison Libraries to allow Wisconsin residents to borrow items through interlibrary loan.
- Wisconsin Historical Society and the Wisconsin State Law Library provide additional state library services.
- Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL): The DPI contracts with the WTBBL to act as the Wisconsin service partner to deliver the Newsline for the Blind service, provided by the National Federation of the Blind.