Wisconsin Library Association Annual ConferenceExhibits
La Crosse Center
We have a great variety of exhibitors this year, including our traditional line-up as well as many new vendors! Exhibit hours are Wednesday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 27, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Don't forget to plan a visit!
Here's a complete listing of exhibitors, as of August 31, 2005:
3M Library Systems* – Booth 21
P O Box 33682
3M Center Building 225-4N-14
St. Paul, MN 55144
Representative: Jan Peterson
(651) 730-0955
(651) 730-4308 (fax)
Security, productivity and information management solutions from 3M can help you create a more 'human' library.
AARP Wisconsin – Booth 100
222 West Washington Avenue, Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 286-6313
(608) 286-7612 (fax)
Representative: Dave Krieg
www.aarp.org
AARP is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways beneficial and affordable to them and to society.
AGATI – Booth 108
1219 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Representatives: Karina Gitlevich, Joe Frueh
(312) 829-1977
(312) 829-8249 (fax)
AGATI's library collections include: seating, tables, carrels, lounge furniture, children's items and accessories. Visit with us about custom modifications, wire management and marmoleum inserts.
Alpine Book* – Booth 88
3405 Arroyo Road
Brookfield, WI 53045
Representatives: Dave Collins, Deb Collins
(262) 783-7323
(262) 783-7323 (fax)
Wisconsin regional and popular titles for libraries.
Aurora Health Care Libraries – Booth 77
855 North Westhaven drive
Oshkosh, WI 54904
Representatives: Amy Melchiors, Holly Egebo
(920) 456-7039
(920) 456-7049 (fax)
www.aurorahealthcare.org
Aurora Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system in eastern Wisconsin. Six libraries provide hospitals, clinics, employees and the public with medical and consumer health information.
Badger State Industries – Booth 74
P O Box 8990
Madison, WI 53708-8990
Representatives: Noelle Everson, Leah Lipska
(608) 240-5252
(608) 240-3321 (fax)
Baker & Taylor* – Booth 102
2550 W. Tyvola Road, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28217
Representatives: Mark Trunzo, Steve Sutton
(704) 998-3231
(704) 998-3316 (fax)
Baker & Taylor is a global information and entertainment services company that offers books, videos, music and related services to libraries, educational institutions and retailers.
BBC Audiobooks America – Booth 8
42 Whitecap Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Representative: Cynthia Boughan
(603) 926-8744
(603) 929-3890 (fax)
Leading publishing/distributor of unabridged audiobooks for both adults and children. BBC Video/DVD Collections and American and British radio collections. Adult fiction hardcover and children's large print softcover books. Readalong audio/print packages. Flexible Standing Order plans and superior service!
Blackstone Audio – Booth 60
203 Dartmouth
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Representative: Cheryl DeYoung
(630) 790-1931
(800) 482-9294 (fax)
Over 2700 unabridged audiobooks based on the Classics. The most flexible, user-friendly company you can work with. We offer free replacements and good discounts.
Blackwell's Book Services – Booth 67
6024 S W Jean Road, Building G
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Representative: Mike Arnold
(503) 684-1140
(503) 639-2481 (fax)
Blackwell's book services provides academic books, electronic reference and book processing world-wide.
The Book Farm, Inc. – Booth 63
215 East Main Street
Blanchester, OH 45107
Representative: Wayne Ahrens
(866) 744-8093
(937) 783-8254 (fax)
We offer the latest children's titles, the highest discounts and free shipping. Our goal is to save your library time and money while making selections.
Books on Tape/Listening Library – Booth 91
400 Hahn Road
Westminster, MD 21157
Representatives: Mary Dambekaln, Morey Dambekaln
(714) 689-8716
(714) 689-8799 (fax)
Unabridged audio books (adult and children); Large Print Books; Living Language (foreign language ESL).
Bowker – Booth 58
630 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
Representative: Carol Funderburg
(908) 219-0076
(908) 219-0191 (fax)
Online reference products and services.
Brodart Company* – Booth 85
500 Arch Street
Williamsport, PA 17705
Representative: Linette Brown
(800) 233-8467
(570) 320-1886 (fax)
Brodart is the premier supplier of shelf-ready, cataloged and processed material for both public and school libraries.
Brookhaven Press – Booth 93
PO Box 2287
La Crosse, WI 54602-2287
Representative: Carol Berteotti
(608) 781-0850
(608) 781-3883 (fax)
Brookhaven Press digitizes and reprints state and county histories and other collections. We also offer microfilm and CLIO, our digital book shelf.
Buckstaff Company* – Booth 73
1127 S Main Street
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Representative: Dave Anderson
(920) 235-5890
(920) 235-2018 (fax)
A fourth generation family-owned company dedicated to manufacturing the best library furniture in the industry.
Burnidge Cassell Associates, Inc. – Booth 78/79
2425 Royal Boulevard
Elgin, IL 60123
Representatives: Rick McCarthy, Michael Mackey, Deborah Fortune
(847) 695-5840
(847) 695-6579 (fax)
BCA offers expertise in a full range of architectural and planning disciplines, library design, library programming, feasibility studies and interior design services.
BWI – Booth 105
1847 Mercer Road
Lexington, KY 40511
(800) 888-4478
(800) 888-6319 (fax)
Representative: Kathy McKeon
BWI is a full service vendor offering Collection Development, Cataloging and Processing services for Audiovisual and Print Materials, as well as eBooks made easy.
Catering By Design – Booth 9
P O Box 181
Waukesha, WI 53187-0181
Representative: Pat Nekola
(262) 547-2004
(262) 547-8544 (fax)
www.nekolabooks.com
Author of six books, teacher, chef, activity directory consultant; workshops and classes for librarians and their patrons. See website for details.
Checkpoint Systems, Inc.* – Booth 30
PO Box 188
Thorofare, NJ 08086
Representative: Steve Kraus
(856) 848-1800
(856) 848-0937 (fax)
Checkpoint's Intelligent Library System (ILS) protects your collection from theft and automates book check-out and check-in to free your staff for other functions.
Church Street Associates – Booth 5
N5301 Sobkowiak Road
Onalaska, WI 54650
Representatives: Larry Dittman, Rebecca Duncanson, Moira Kneer
(608) 781-5007
(608) 783-3685 (fax)
Fundraising professionals to help ensure your success with capital campaigns for new construction, expansion or renovation. Along with growing annual giving for program development and operations.
Clear Image Solutions, LLC – Booth 28
5439 Oakwood Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Representative: Neil Milkowski
(715) 343-9002
(715) 434-5995 (fax)
Clear Image Solutions specializes in providing patron friendly systems for retrieving images from microfilm, microfiche and opaque microcards. We are the Locally Authorized Dealer for ST Imaging, Bell & Howell, and Kodak Document Imaging in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Cooperative Children's Book Center* – Booths 13/14
600 North Park Street, Room 4290
Madison, WI 53706
Representatives: Megan Schliesman, Merri Lindgren, Hollis Rudiger
(608) 262-9503
Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) displays a selection of books published for children and young adults in the year 2005.
Davidson Titles, Inc. – Booth 51
P O Box 3538
Jackson, TN 38303-3538
Representatives: Sharon Kraft, Ed McCabe
(800) 433-3903
(800) 787-7935 (fax)
DTI will exhibit library books and videos. Full processing and cataloging services are available. Visit the new website: www.davidsontitles.com.
DEMCO, Inc.* – Booths 96/97
P.O. Box 7488
Madison, WI 53707-7488
Representatives: Marsha Mann, Deb Urschlitz
(608) 242-4532
(608) 241-1799 (fax)
Visit DEMCO as we celebrate 100 years of serving librarians. From book trucks to post-it notes, we are there for you!
Durrant Group, Inc. – Booth 29
810 Cardinal Lane, Suite 210
Hartland, WI 53029-2307
Representatives: Jerry Olson, Gregg Baum, Fred Trumm
(262) 367-6880
(262) 367-6806 (fax)
Durrant is an award-winning architectural, engineering, information systems, interior design and project delivery firm specializing in library design with the future in mind.
EBSCO Information Services* – Booth 87
1140 Silver Lake Road
Cary, IL 60013
Representatives: Paula Brewster, Patrick Conomy
(847) 639-2899
(847) 639-7514 (fax)
With more than 50 years of experience partnering with publishers, Integrated Library System (ILS) developers, libraries and businesses, EBSCO has the expertise to make acquiring and accessing information quick and easy.
Embury, Ltd.* – Booth 101
809 Burton Blvd #E
DeForest, WI 53532-1287
Representatives: Bruce Deming, Karen Nickels
(608) 846-0999
(608) 846-0995 (fax)
Embury Ltd. Specializes in the design, sales and service of library and institutional furnishings and accessories.
Emery-Pratt Company* – Booth 57
1966 West Main Street
Owosso, MI 48867-1372
Representative: Alan Tripp, Irene Tripp, Avery Weaver
(800) 248-3887
(989) 723-4677 (fax)
Distributor of books and AV materials, giving personal service to libraries and hospitals nationwide. We welcome your firm orders and standing orders via phone, mail, fax and PC.
Engberg Anderson Design Partnership, Inc. – Booth 81
611 North Broadway, Suite 517
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Representative: Bill Williams, Paul Cuta
(414) 944-9000
(414) 944-9100
www.eadp.com (fax)
We specialize in providing individually tailored architectural, planning and interior design services to libraries in Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest.
EthoStream, LLC – Booth 92
1233 North Marshall Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Representative: Jason Tienor
(414) 223-0473
(414) 278-0757 (fax)
EthoStream delivers high speed Internet access to libraries in a simple, cost effective package. Our live 24/7 call support technicians ensure ease of use for patrons.
Frye Gillan Molinaro, Architects – Booth 98
308 West Erie, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60610
Representatives: Michael Heying, Ryan Paulik, Lonn Frye
(312) 440-1584
(312) 440-9605 (fax)
Specializing in the design and construction of public and academic libraries since 1983.
H.W. Wilson Company* – Booth 120
950 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10452
Representative: Steve Bozich
(718) 588-8400
(718) 588-1230 (fax)
Leading provider of reference tools for over 100 years. More than 50 outstanding databases, collection development resources, plus a wide range of monographs. More information at www.hwwilson.com.
Highsmith Inc.* – Booths 109/110/111
P.O. Box 800
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0800
Representatives: Margaret Sullivan, Pam Armstrong, Susan Meracle
(920) 563-9571
(920) 563-7393 (fax)
www.highsmith.com
Complete library product selection from multiple furniture lines to thousands of supply items. Featuring library-themed environments for children, custom carpets, display fixtures and media packaging.
HSR Associates, Inc. – Booth 15
100 Milwaukee Street
La Crosse, WI 54603-3116
Representatives: Brad Simonson, Doug Ramsey, Jack Fleig, Kurt Schroeder, Dan Blumer
(608) 784-1830
(608) 782-5844 (fax)
HSR is a full service Architectural and Engineering firm. We provide Master Planning services, site planning/design, landscape design, space programming, space planning, architectural building design, interior design, cost estimating, construction administration, HVAC Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and professional plan and specification reproduction services.
Ingram Library Services, Inc.* – Booth 43
One Ingram Blvd, MS698
La Vergne, TN 37086
Representative: Jason Shirley
(615) 213-5298
(615) 213-5288 (fax)
Ingram Library Service combines the largest selection of circulation materials with programs, services, information resources and electronic tools designed to save time and money. ingramlibrary.com.
Learning Opportunities, Inc. – Booth 41
15480 Edgewood Court
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Representatives: Joe Schmitz, Bob Ritzwoller, Shawn Goodwin
(800) 354-5216
(952) 974-0945 (fax)
We market non-fiction & reference books from over 70 companies.
Library Council of Southeastern Wisconsin– Booth 107
and Wisconsin Women Library Workers
814 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Representatives: Susie Just, Mary Knapp
(414) 271-8470
(414) 286-2798 (fax)
The Library Council of Southeastern Wisconsin, a multitype consortium, provides resource sharing, cooperative peer networking and continuing education to libraries and archives in southeastern Wisconsin.
Library Emporium – Booth 82
c/o South Central Library System
1601 Gilson Street
Madison, WI 53715
Representatives: Troy Baumann, Tim Drexler, Shannon McCarthy, Bruce Smith
(608) 266-4809
(608) 266-4811 (fax)
An e-commerce outlet created by the South Central Library System for the Wisconsin library community to sell excess inventory.
Madden & Associates – Booth 46
1050 Park Ridge Avenue
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Representative: Thomas Madden
(920) 233-8825
(920) 233-8825 (fax)
Library furniture specialists -- design, deliver and install Brodart library furniture and Borroughs-Wilsonstak Steel Shelving.
Marshall Cavendish* – Booth 90
3175 Willowgate Pass
Colgate, WI 53017
Representative: Maris Dambekaln
(262) 628-1926
(262) 628-2662 (fax)
Reference books, on line, and children's books, K-12.
Mister Anderson's Company* – Booth 1
P.O. Box 758
Burlington, WI 53105-0758
Representatives: Mary Therese Boyle, Madonna Maze
(800) 442-6555
(262) 767-0862 (fax)
Mr. Anderson's Company brings the spark to story times in libraries, at schools and at home.
MTM, Incorporated – Booth 80
2979 Triverton Pike Drive, #200
Madison, WI 53711-5807
Representatives: Harry Gustafson, Steve Spielbauer
(608) 270-3830
(608) 270-3831 (fax)
MTM is a micrographic and solutions provider in libraries throughout Wisconsin. MTM's award-winning service has earned us a strong reputation for fair prices, an exceptional parts inventory and exceptional service and support.
Northern Micrographics – Booth 94
2004 Kramer Street
La Crosse, WI 54603
Representatives: Sarah Grinde, Tom Ringdahl
(608) 781-0850
(608) 781-3883 (fax)
Northern Micrographics specializes in imaging services to preserve and enhance access to fragile or unique materials.
Open Sense Solutions LLC – Booth 32
1145 Lacount Road
Green Bay, WI 54313
(888) 323-1742 (option 1)
(206) 600-1753 (fax)
Representatives: Anne Pardee, Michael Pardee
Open Sense Solutions' multi-user computers are specifically designed for public use, require no administration, conserve energy and cost as little as $225 per user.
OPN Architects, Inc. – Booth 59
625 First Street SE, Suite 460
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 363-6018
(319) 363-7349 (fax)
Representatives: Bradd Brown, Bruce Hamous, Mindy Sorg, Heather Lynxweiter
OverDrive -- Digital Library Reserve – Booth 86
8555 Sweet Valley Drive
Cleveland, OH 44125
Representatives: Brian Wright, Claudia Weissman, Steve Potash, Angela Arnold
(216) 573-6886
(216) 573-6888 (fax)
www.dlrinc.com or www.overdrive.com
The leader in exceptional download Audiobook, eBooks, music and, soon, video-on-demand -- Thousands of popular titles, easy to use, proven success, unparalleled service, choices that fit.
PBS Video – Booth 26
1834 Lincoln Park West
Chicago, IL 60614
Representatives: Hjordis Garner, Jim Garner
(800) 677-7067
(312) 664-0395
PBS Video is the audio-visual distribution arm of PBS and your local public TV station and is constantly working to bring the best of PBS for use in the school classroom, business or library where our programs are used to teach and inform.
The Penworthy Company* – Booth 89
219 North Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Representative: Ron Schindel, Karla Wustner
(414) 287-4600
(414) 287-4602 (fax)
The Penworthy Company provides an exceptional selection of children's books to schools and public libraries.
Portalwisconsin.org – Booth 68
c/o Wisconsin Public Television
821 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706
Representative: Jennifer Smith
(608) 263-2166
Portalwisconsin.org is a nonprofit Web site promoting culture, arts, humanities and history in Wisconsin. The Cultural Coalition of Wisconsin sponsors the site.
ProQuest – Booth 47
300 North Zeeb Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Representatives: Mike Peters, Donna Manges, Stephanie Curry
(800) 521-0600
(734) 975-6486 (fax)
ProQuest is a leading provider of value-added information and content to libraries, educational institutions and businesses by offering access to products from eLibrary, ProQuest, SIRS, UMI and Chadwyck-Healey. For more information, call 800-521-0600, or stop by booth #47.
Quality Books Inc.* – Booth 7
1003 West Pines Road
Oregon, IL 61061-9680
Representative: Rob Zimmers, Jeff Tegge
(815) 732-4450
(815) 732-4499 (fax)
Quality Books, Inc., offers the Best of America's Independent Presses along with special interest videos, audios, DVDs, CD roms and more!
RTI - Research Technology International – Booth 99
4700 Chase Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL 60712-1689
Representatives: Scott Jahnke, Bill Wolavka
(800) 323-7520
(800) 784-6733 (fax)
RTI manufactures and distributes the world's finest DVD/CD disc repair and inspection equipment. Repair to brand new condition even deeply scratched and badly damaged discs.
Recorded Books, LLC* – Booth 71
270 Skipjack Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Representative: Craig Mears
(800) 638-1304
(410) 414-2573 (fax)
Recorded Books produces and markets unabridged audiobooks direct to public libraries. The company also publishes Large Print books, distributes films, music and disc repair equipment.
ResCarta Foundation – Booth 44
P.O. Box 2287
La Crosse, WI 54602-2287
Representatives: John Sarnowski, Daniel Gelatt
(608) 781-0850
ResCarta Foundation was established to create and use open standards for organizations to achieve digital interoperability.
Sagebrush Corporation – Booth 70
3601 Minnesota Drive, Suite 550
Minneapolis, MN 55435
Representatives: Michael Drury, Shelley Jilek, Aubrey Sauer, Holly Holmberg
(952) 656-2955
(952) 656-2991 (fax)
Sagebrush Corporation meets the evolving needs of K-12 educators by providing access to information essential to student achievement through our education technologies, books and services.
Scholastic Library Publishing – Booth 16
90 Sherman Turnpike
Danbury, CT 06816
Representatives: Grey Halstead, Michael Kane
(800) 621-1115
(866) 783-4361 (fax)
www.scholastic.com/librarypublishing
Scholastic Library Publishing includes Grolier, Children's Press, Franklin Watts, Grolier Online. Children's Press and Franklin Watts publish fiction, non-fiction books. Grolier is print, online reference.
Sebco Books – Booth 76
2001 Southwest 31st Avenue
Pembroke Park, FL 33009
Representative: Larry Case
(800) 223-3251
(954) 987-2200 (fax)
www.sebcobooks.com
Sebco provides libraries with books and audiovisual material for all ages at competitive prices. We make your job easier by saving time, money and work.
Sharp Reference-Salem Press-ABC CLIO – Booth 42
N8W31219 Salem Court
Delafield, WI 53018
Representative: Pete Merryfield
(262) 646-8967
Adult reference materials for public libraries, high schools, colleges.
Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. – Booth 11
421 Frenette Drive
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Representatives: Tori Hugo, Steve Gausman, David Cihasky
(715) 720-6280
(715) 720-6300 (fax)
S E H is a multi-disciplined, single source design consulting firm of architects, engineers and planners.
SirsiDynix – Booths 118/119
101 Washington Street, SE
Huntsville, AL 35801-4827
Representatives: Bill Rout, Rick Branham
(256) 704-7000
(256) 704-7007 (fax)
Delivering information management technologies for libraries, SirsiDynix services 23,000 libraries worldwide. Solutions include integrated library management systems, user interface/portal solutions, analytical tools, digital media archive technology and productivity solutions.
Swets Information Services – Booth 72
160 Ninth Avenue
Runnemede, NJ 08080
Representative: Jenni Wilson
(856) 312-2303
(856) 312-2496 (fax)
With over 100 continuous years of business experience, Swets Information Services is the premier partner for the acquisition, access and management of your scholarly, business and professional information.
Thomson Gale – Booth 95
27500 Drake Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
(248) 699-4253
(248) 699-8094 (fax)
Thomson Gale (www.gale.com), a business unit of The Thomson Corporation, is a world leader in e-information publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.
Transworld Systems, Inc. – Booth 84
6425 Odana Road, Suite B
Madison, WI 53719
Representative: Devlin Holt
(608) 276-8307
(608) 276-8317 (fax)
For 35 years, Transworld has been helping libraries across the country recover past-due materials without the disadvantages of a high cost, harassing collection agency.
Unique Books, Inc. – Booth 45
5010 Kemper Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139-1106
Representative: Tim Bales
(800) 533-5446
(800) 916-2455 (fax)
Unique Books is the premier distributor of small press books, DVS, videos and audios. We are a female-owned small business.
University of Wisconsin Press* – Booth 75
1930 Monroe Street, 3rd Floor
Madison, WI 53711-2059
Representative: Andrea Christofferson
(608) 263-1136
(608) 263-1132 (fax)
Publisher and distributor of regional, scholarly and general interest books, including Invasive Plants of the Upper Midwest.
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Library and Information Studies* – Booth 66
600 North Park Street, Room 4217
Madison, WI 53706-1403
Representatives: Jane Pearlmutter, Barbara Arnold
(608) 263-6398
(608) 263-4849 (fax)
Graduate and continuing education for the library and information professions.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Information Studies* – Booth 10
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413
Representatives: Chad Zahrt, Bonnie Withers, Sharon Lake, Thomas Walker
(414) 229-4709
(414) 229-6699 (fax)
Wisconsin's largest ALA-accredited MLIS program offering students the opportunity to earn their MLIS degree, including School Library Media certification, on-site or on-line.
Upstart/Upstart Books – Booths 109/110/111
P.O. Box 800
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0800
Representatives: Heidi Green, Jamie Matheson
(920) 563-9571
(920) 563-7393 (fax)
Featuring posters, bookmarks, bags and other reading promotional items designed to get kids excited about reading. Our LibrarySparks magazine is packed with activity ideas for librarians.
Usborne Books – Booth 69
1221 11th Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54304
Representative: Rita Koch-Thometz
(920) 437-0875
Award-winning books include fiction and non-fiction at all levels -- arts and archeology to science and Spanish. 100+ titles are Internet-linked. Book fairs and fundraising available.
Wine Teasers Wine Game – Booth 65
2528 Madison Place
La Crosse, WI 54601
Representatives: Stefan Smith, Shu Li, Karla Smith
(608) 784-2200
(888) 258-8582 (fax)
Wine Teasers is the fun way to learn wine! Wine Teasers will get your small or large group talking, laughing and learning about wine.
Wisconsin Center for the Book – Booth 55
c/o Home Brew Press
P.O. Box 185
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Representative: M. "Casey" Martin
(888) 492-4531
Wisconsin Center for the Book is a program of Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters promoting books and book arts, Wisconsin literary heritage through programs, exhibits and competitions for youth and adults.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – Booth 2
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707-7921
Representatives: Carrie Morgan, Cindy Bertalan
(608) 267-5239
The Department of Natural Resources manages Wisconsin's natural resources. Education programs provide students and teachers with information on Wisconsin's plants, animals, and air and water resources.
Wisconsin Division for Libraries, Technology & Community Learning – Booth 64
Reference & Loan Library
2109 South Stoughton Road
Madison, WI 53716
Representatives: Mary Clark, Vickie Long
(608) 224-6179
(608) 224-6178 (fax)
www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dltcl/index.html
Provides statewide advocacy, leadership, planning, coordination and service to assure Wisconsin residents have equitable access to information resources of the state's libraries.
Wisconsin Library Services (WiLS)* – Booth 6
728 State Street, Room 464
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-2773
(608) 262-6067 (fax)
A consortium of member libraries offering resource sharing, shared bibliographic information, inservice training and other cooperative activities.
Wisconsin Romance Writers of America (WisRWA) – Booth 106
c/o Library Council of Southeastern Wisconsin
814 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Representatives: Shari Anton, Ann Voss Peterson
(414) 271-8470
(414) 286-2798 (fax)
Learn more about the romance genre and meet romance authors from WisRWA, the Wisconsin Chapter of Romance Writers of America.
Woodland Pattern Book Center* – Booths 3/4
720 East Locust Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Representatives: Anne Kingsbury, Karl Gartung, Carolyn Elmer
(414) 263-5001
(414) 372-7636 (fax)
Woodland Pattern -- celebrating 25 years of specializing in contemporary literature with special emphasis on poetry, small press and cross cultural titles.
Woodward-Ross Jewelry – Booth 56
1832 Windsor Place
Louisville, KY 40204
Representatives: Marcia Woodward, Woody Woodward
(502) 451-7395
(502) 459-5580 (fax)
Library theme jewelry, sterling silver, fashion jewelry, watches and handbags.
World Book – Booth 83
W143 N6633 Aspen Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Representatives: Becky Carroll, Jim Carroll
(800) 656-1636
(888) 216-8306 (fax)
World Book offers the number one rated encyclopedia and many other top quality non-fiction sets great for circulation in both Children and Adult sections.
Wynn O. Jones & Associates, Inc. – Booth 22
754 Alderson Street
Schofield, WI 54476
Representatives: Christopher Spencer, Gary Mortensen, Steve Gillett
(715) 359-5196
(715) 355-4197 (fax)
Wynn O. Jones is a leading consulting and sales organization specializing in the laboratory, office furnishings and school market.
Yerges Moving and Storage – Booth 115
P.O. Box 339
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0339
Representatives: Kevin Becker, Lori Becker, Kay Becker, E. G. Becker
(920) 563-5000
(920) 563-5096 (fax)
Commercial movers with extensive experience in library relocations and remodeling projects. Also moving of medical equipment and household furniture. On site storage available.
Wisconsin Library Association
5250 East Terrace Drive, Suite A1
Madison, WI 53718-8345
(608) 245-3640
(608) 245-3646 (fax)
www.wla.lib.wi.us
Government Information Roundtable – Booth 31
5250 East Terrace Drive, Suite A1
Madison, WI 53718-8345
Representative: Arden Rice
(608) 245-3640
(608) 245-3646 (fax)
Display of Wisconsin Distinguished Document Award winners from GIRT and related information.
Youth Services Section – Booth 12
5250 East Terrace Drive, Suite A1
Madison, WI 53718-8345
Representative: Roxane Bartelt
(608) 245-3640
(608) 245-3646 (fax)
YSS provides a forum and resource for people in Wisconsin's libraries who share a commitment to serving children and young adults, their parents, caregivers and teachers.
Wisconsin Library Association Foundation – La Crosse Center B1
5250 East Terrace Drive, Suite A1
Madison, WI 53718-8345
(608) 245-3640
(608) 245-3646 (fax)
www.wla.lib.wi.us/wlaf/
WLA Foundation Silent Auction Fundraiser - display of items and opportunity for conference participants to bid on Wednesday and Thursday.
* Thanks to these exhibitors for joining us in the Exhibit Hall every year for at least the last ten
years.