OUTREACH SERVICES ROUNDTABLE | OSRT

PURPOSE

The Outreach Services Roundtable of the WLA promotes the exchange of ideas connected with providing library service beyond the library building, defined as outreach service, and is dedicated to ensuring universal access within libraries. 

GOALS

  • Share information about traditional outreach programs such as bookmobiles, books-by-mail, and home delivery
  • Exchange ideas about library promotion including special events, marketing, social media, and advocacy.

BENEFITS

  • Network with peers and exchange information about outreach programs and projects.
  • Relevant programs at WLA conferences.

EVENTS

Webinar: Discover Wisconsin Talking Books and Braille Library
Join us for a deep dive into Wisconsin Talking Books and Braille Library. Explore the services they provide, eligibility requirements and how to sign up, and how the public library can help connect their patrons to these valuable resources.
Presented by Katie Saldutte, Wisconsin Talking Books and Braille Library
March 3, 2026, 11:00 am

RESOURCES

View OSRT Resources here. (Member Login required.)

 MEETING MINUTES

Meeting minutes are available to WLA members. Please sign in to see them. If you need assistance logging in, please contact [email protected] or call 608-245-3640.

OSRT Meeting Minutes (wisconsinlibraries.org)

 

2026 LEADERSHIP

Chair

 Jess Hurtgen  [email protected] 

Vice Chair/
Chair Elect

Kelly Nelson [email protected]

Past Chair

Petra Duecker  [email protected]

Secretary

 Sara Klemann [email protected]