1. Preliminary Framework Release Community Comment Period

2. What is PLSR?
The Wisconsin Public Library System Redesign (PLSR) project is a multi-year process to consider services provided by public library systems in Wisconsin, develop new models for providing these services, and create a potential administrative, governance, and funding structure to support those new models. A Steering Committee, appointed by Dr. Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and consisting of library directors and staff and system directors, is the key driver of this redesign process.
For more information on the early phases visit the Executive Summaries and Monthly updates page

3. What is PLSR?
The Public Library System Redesign (PLSR) is a community process to consider changes and new models to provide system services to public libraries.

4. Systems in Wisconsin Library System 2017 State Aid Counties Libraries
Square Miles
Population Served (2016)
Arrowhead Library System
 $            438,605  1 7
 718
160,096
Bridges Library System
 $         1,216,744  2 24
 1106
498,281
Indianhead Federated Library System
 $         1,125,114  10 53
 7969
463,025
Kenosha County Library System
 $            398,675 
 272
167,487
Lakeshores Library System
 $            637,716  15
 888
286,338
Manitowoc-Calumet Library System
 $            312,113  6
 907
117,660
Milwaukee County Federated Library System
 $         2,677,006 
 241
949,885
Monarch Library System
 $         1,069,644  4 31
 2051
419,579
Nicolet Federated Library System
 $         1,069,413  8 14
 5490
432,678
Northern Waters Library Service
 $            529,104  28
 8318
151,402
Outagamie Waupaca Library System
 $            607,514  16
 1385
244,555
South Central Library System
 $         2,062,581  54
 5617
835,668
Southwest Wisconsin Library System
 $            363,341  5
 3700
128,745
Winding Rivers Library System
 $            767,701  34
 5303
283,101
Winnefox Library System
 $            885,885  30
 2585
328,402
Wisconsin Valley Library Service
 $            851,944  25
 7606
282,176

5. Steering Committee John DeBacher
Director, Public Library Development, Department of Public Instruction, Liaison, Non-voting 
John T. Thompson
Director, Indianhead Federated Library System
Stephen R. Ohs
Director, Lakeshores LS
Paula Kiely
Director, Milwaukee Public Library
Bridget C. Christenson
Director, Hatch Public Library, Mauston
Beth A. Carpenter
Public Services Supervisor, Appleton Public Library 
Kristie L. Hauer
Director, Shawano City-County Library
Kent A. Barnard
Director, Patterson Memorial Library, Wild Rose
Jessamyn C. Lee-Jones
Director, Platteville Public Library
Bryan J. McCormick
Director, Hedberg Public Library, Janesville
Jon Mark Bolthouse
Director, Fond du Lac Public Library

6. Core Recommendation Collaborators (CRC)
Name
Affiliation
Barbara Brattin
Kenosha Public Library and Kenosha County Library System
Tom Carson
W.J. Niederkorn Public Library (Port Washington)
Joe Davies
Burlington Public Library
Jeff Gilderson-Duwe
Oshkosh Public Library and Winnefox Library System
Hollis Helmeci
Rusk County Community Library
Sherry Machones
Northern Waters Library System
Angela Noel
Brodhead Memorial Public Library
Gina Rae
Wilton Public Library
Amy Stormberg
Amery Public Library
Tracy Vreeke
Nicolet Federated Library System

7. Equity
Ensure all Wisconsin public libraries have the capacity to provide equitable access to excellent library services regardless of the race, ethnicity, income, gender, or employment status of the people they serve, or their location within the state.

8. Recommendation Development Process
The Steering Committee along with Core Recommendation Collaborators (CRC) and Model Development Summit participants will help to develop recommendations regarding the administrative, governance, and funding structure to support service model recommendations developed by project workgroups.
The work of the Steering Committee with the CRCs and summit attendees will be facilitated by Russell Consulting, Inc. This work will take place between May and August 2018. 

9. Preliminary Framework Recommendation Process
April 28th– Telephone meeting with PLSR Steering Committee, CRC and Russell Consulting
First meeting
Provide foundation for May 18th Meeting
Discussion ground rules
Expectations
Themes from the Workgroup Report and CRC Education
Overview of the Meeting activities for the 18th

10. Preliminary Framework Recommendation Process
May 18 – In-Person meeting Steering Committee, CRC and Russell Consulting
CRC and Steering Members shared Key Themes from the Workgroup Reports and Focus Groups/Surveys
Explored and Discusses 3 Possible Service Models
Strengths
Challenges
Relationship to the Design Principles
Does it create new/different winners/losers?
Suggestions for changes
Questions to answer
Overall reactions from the group
Straw poll was conducted after each model discussion but not revealed 

11. Preliminary Framework Recommendation Process
 June 8– In-Person meeting Steering Committee, CRC and Russell Consulting
A fourth model was introduced by a member of the group
This model was evaluated with the same criteria as the other three models by the entire group
Straw poll for this model after group discussion
Results from the Straw Poll Revealed
X – Current Regional System Structure -- Enhanced -- 68 Points
Y -- 6-8 Regional Library Systems under a Statewide Services Umbrella -- 155 Points
Z -- One Statewide Library System -- 70 Points
W -- FORWARD Wisconsin – Enhanced Current Library System Model -- 124 Points

12. Preliminary Framework Recommendation Process
 June 8th 
Models W and Y were selected for deeper discussions by small groups
Suggested Changes
Principles Review
Stakeholders Potential Supporters
Stakeholders Potential Resistant
Small Groups Reported to Large Groups
Straw polls conducted after each model discussion
Final Straw poll
Model Y 6-8 Regional Library Systems under a Statewide Services Umbrella -- 136 Points
Model W FORWARD Wisconsin – Enhanced Current Library System Model  Points

13. Preliminary Models – W and Y
The facilitators proposed as part of their lead off for the day that we share two models for public comment between June 11 – July 20
Please note that each initial model was constructed by different individuals so the detail is not identical. The models should be reviewed based on overall concepts noting those differences. 
Example--
Model W references a specific proposed budget increase recommendation/formula change while Model Y notes balancing of State funding between new system areas
Comments generated will be used to help enhance the models for work on July 30 and 31 at the model development summit.  
Models will be enhanced on July 30 and 31 to include additional details on the workgroup recommendations.  

14. Preliminary Framework Service Model Summary Description -- Model W
Maintains current regional library system structure based on county affiliation. Focuses on incremental change in library systems by targeting areas where outcomes can be improved to better serve local library users throughout Wisconsin. 
Areas targeted for improvement are library system funding formula and library system standards of service.
A robust DPI budget request for increased public library system aid that sustains and builds upon the additional capacity realized in the biennium would further help alleviate the equity issue.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION: Include an incremental disincentive-funding factor that addresses library systems with fewer than 15 libraries to encourage library systems serving a small number of libraries to merge with another library system. The efficiency of a library system correlates to the number of libraries it serves.

15. Preliminary Framework Service Model Structure – Model W
Local library system board (appointment based on current statute)
Local library system staff (varies by library system funding and priorities)
System Director
Consultants
Technology infrastructure and support
Support staff such as business managers
Existing statewide services have service advisory groups

16. Preliminary Framework Service Model Structure – Model W
Mandatory library system services would be updated through work of a task force
Statewide discovery layer could be implemented
Services offered beyond the revised library system standards are based on regional availability,
cooperative partnerships, funding availability, and local priorities
Online portal could be implemented
Greater funding for some library systems could expand opportunities

17. Preliminary Framework Service Model Summary Description -- Model Y
This model aligns with delivery regions which also incorporate one or more shared ILS. A statewide governing board and statewide service management team help provide and monitor service expectations. Creating a statewide service philosophy with a more formalized regional structure.

18. Preliminary Framework Service Model Structure – Model Y
Statewide Governance Group
State Library Board-- Representational appointment from each system
State Librarian
Variations for Statewide Governance Group--Statewide service advisory group(s)
Statewide Service Management Team
Delivery
ILS/ILL
Collections
Consulting/CE
Technology
Variations —Team Leader/Functional Manager versus State Librarian;
Management team members could be responsible for multiple service areas

19. Preliminary Framework Service Model Structure – Model Y
Mandatory System Services and Standards to support equity of service
Statewide services such as ILL; Technology Infrastructure; Delivery to regional hubs;
Electronic Resources (Baseline); Digitization; Discovery Layer; Portal
Regional System Board
Representation from Region
Appointment of citizens and library staff
Geographically diverse
Regional System staff
Dedicated staff for each service area
Multiple region staff such as Facilities and Data
Online portal
Statewide discovery layer

20. Preliminary Framework Service Model Workgroup Recommendations
Each of the model documents have brief statements referring to how the workgroup models could fit within the proposed structure.  Additional detail will be added during the model development summit. 

21. Preliminary Framework Service Model What are the Strengths/Upsides of the Model?

22. Preliminary Framework Service Model What are the Potential Challenges/Downsides of the Model?

23. Preliminary Framework Service Model What is the unique contribution/approach of this model?

24. Preliminary Framework Service Model Which Design Principles does this Model fully satisfy, partially satisfy, and fail to satisfy?

25. Preliminary Framework Service Model Does this Model Create Winners/Losers or Does Everyone Win?

26. Preliminary Framework Service Model Suggested Changes to Improve the Model?

27. Preliminary Framework Service Model Questions that Need Answers or Information We Need?

28. Steering Committee Preliminary Recommendation Feedback
  Feedback period June 11-July 20
Comment form can be found at
Steering Committee members are available to attend system/regional meetings to gather feedback and answer clarification/process type questions
  The feedback will be used to help refine the recommendation at the Model Development Summit (July 30 & 31)
Deeper Exploration and Development of the model on July (where Workgroup Reports will be fully considered and integrated into the final recommended model)
Information on the Summit can be found at including a listing of the participants.

29. Recommendation Phase Resources
Resources for Steering Committee Recommendation Development Phase can be found at development-phase/

30. Ways to follow along and offer feedback
Project website: plsr.info
Sign up for the Blog
Use the Contact Form to send the Steering Committee any questions or feedback
Calendar of events with dates of upcoming Steering Committee meetings, including model development planning sessions with the Core Recommendation Collaborators.
Agendas, notes and recordings posted for Steering Committee meetings
PLSR project and process questions to :
project support or website questions to:

31. QUESTIONS?

32. THANK YOU!

33. What else in the toolkit?
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