Arrowhead Library System (Wisconsin)

The Arrowhead Library System (ALS) is a library system consisting of seven public libraries and several academic/school library affiliate members, all serving Rock County, Wisconsin. The headquarters of the library system is located on the lower level of the Milton Public Library in Milton, Wisconsin.[2]

Arrowhead Library System
47.517779°N 92.593124°W / 47.517779; -92.593124
Established1974
Branches7
Collection
Size489,816 (2015)[1]
Access and use
Circulation613,850 (2015)[1]
Population served120,073 (2015)[1]
Members102,892 (2015)[1]
Other information
DirectorSteve Platteter
Websiteals.lib.wi.us

History

The library system was founded in 1974 to coordinate services among the libraries in Rock County. This collaboration allowed for the expansion of library services to the residents of the county, including interlibrary loan, a book delivery system, and public relations activities.[3]

In 2017 the Arrowhead Library System agreed to join the SHARE consortium, which links Arrowhead to other library systems in southern Wisconsin. This allows for the replacement of the cataloging software used by the ALS, increasing the number of books in the catalog from 750,000 to over 2.15 million; provides for user access to a greater number of library items; and provides a greater range of digital features for library patrons.[4][5]

Public Libraries

References
  1. "Statistics at the Public Library Level by System and County". Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  2. "Member Libraries". Arrowhead Library System. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  3. Arrowhead Library System. About Us Archived 2017-10-04 at the Wayback Machine
  4. Magee, Jake (September 7, 2017). "Rock County libraries to get expanded, simpler catalog". The Janesville Gazette. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
  5. Brooks, Lisa (September 13, 2017). "Community Voices: What's up at the library this fall?". The Milton Courier. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
  6. "Hedberg Public Library - Hours and Directions". hedbergpubliclibrary.org. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
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