July checklist

Information overload? These are the most important DLL things to know to stay on track: 

• Register for 2026-27 professional learning in WakeLearns

• Start tracking your data in the new tool

GOOOOOAAAALLLL!

I admit that I love watching sports. I generally can’t participate in conversation about a new Netflix series, but I know some World Cup players simply because I will have random Premier League matches playing on the TV on Saturday mornings. 

Regardless of whether you play, enjoy watching, or like a college friend of mine yell “yay, sports!,” with the enthusiasm of a musical theater major, there is a global connection agnostic of place and language through which we can reach students. I saw a quote from Matthew Robinson, a professor of sport management at the University of Delaware, that says, “In a world where there are so many forces trying to tear us apart, sport has the power to unite. Watching fans from around the world embrace America, and Americans embrace different cultures, has been inspiring.”  I hope you’re inspired as we run into 2026-27.  -Kendra

Update: New Library Desktops for Circulation/Search

The new desktops are on their way! Technology Services is working with Arey Jones to manage preparing the devices for our environment and setting a plan for delivery. As more details are available to share, we will do so. Thank you for your patience! They’re coming. 🥳 

Audiobooks for Librarians

We all love accessing digital audiobooks from our local public library through the Libby app. But did you know that there are other options only available to librarians? Use these to keep on top of your reading.

• Libro.fm ALC Program: https://libro.fm/alcprogram

  • Request access using your work email address.

  • You’ll get exclusive access to a monthly list of Audiobook Listening Copies (most are new or upcoming releases).

  • Once you redeem a title to your Libro.fm app, then it is there. Kendra just listened to a book she downloaded a couple of years ago.

• Penguin Random House (PRH) Audio 

  • Register for an account with the PRH Audio app using your work email address.

  • Wait to be verified as a library professional.

  • Browse titles and listen directly in the app for free.

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