About the WLHC
The Wisconsin Library Heritage Center (WLHC) is a program of the Wisconsin Library Association Foundation (WLAF) and was established for the following purposes:
The WLHC was established on March 19, 2008 by action of the WLAF Board based on a report
- To promote an understanding and appreciation of the history of libraries and librarianship in Wisconsin by the general public and the Wisconsin library community.
- To promote the preservation of artifacts and archives which contribute to an understanding and appreciation of Wisconsin’s library heritage.
- To promote research and publishing which contribute to an understanding and appreciation of Wisconsin’s library heritage.
The WLHC was established on March 19, 2008 by action of the WLAF Board based on a report
submitted by the WLHC Steering Committee chaired by Larry T. Nix.
Steering Committee Members
Larry T. Nix, Retired Librarian
Steering Committee Chair
Middleton, WI
nix@libraryhistorybuff.org
Lori A. Belongia, Director
Marshfield Public Library
Marshfield, Wi
Michael Edmonds, Head
Digital Collections & Web Services
Library-Archives Division
Wisconsin Historical Society
Madison, WI
Pete Gilbert, Director
Lawrence University Library
Appleton, WI
James Gollata, Director Emeritus
Miller Memorial Library
UW-Richland
Richland Center, WI
Ruth Ann Montgomery, Director
Arrowhead Library System
Janesville, WI
Christine Pawley Ph.D., Professor
School of Library and Information Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
The Wisconsin Library Association Foundation is very proud and pleased to have established the Wisconsin Library Heritage Center. WLHC will provide a wonderful opportunity for the public and for the library community to learn more about Wisconsin's rich library heritage. The WLAF Board wishes to extend a special "Thank You" to all members of the WLHC Steering Committee, especially its Chair, Larry T. Nix.
Hi Larry,
Great site! Helps me channel my love for and interest in library history (native Wisconsinite). Hope to become involved in some way. Will keep an eye out for artifacts. In library school right now, MLIS at UW-Milwaukee with an archives concentration. Let me know of any ad hoc volunteer opportunities.
Best,
Stefanie Rose
Larry,
Thank you so much for the display that you created, put up and took down at the Door County Library. It generated much public interest. A broader thank you for beginning the Wisconsin Library Heritage Center within the Wisconsin Library Association Foundation.
Becca
You're certainly welcome. It was a great reason to visit Door County.