The Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) is a member of a larger regional library system known as the Wisconsin Valley Library Service (WVLS), a consortium made up of many other public libraries throughout north-central Wisconsin (map). WVLS facilitates the online library catalog shared by these libraries (V-Cat) and provides them with logistical and financial support.
7,630 square miles including the north central Wisconsin counties of Clark, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, and Taylor
Population Served:
285,809 (DOA January 1, 2006 final estimate)
Number of Libraries:
Service is provided through 25 public libraries and 212 non-public libraries.
Governance:
WVLS operates under Chapter 43 of the WISCONSIN STATUTES and is governed by a 15 member Board of Trustees. Each participating county has at least one member on the board; the rest are allocated according to population. Trustees are appointed by the Chairs of the County Boards of Supervisors.
Location:
The WVLS rents space from and operates out of the Marathon County Public Library, 300 North First Street, Wausau, WI 54403.
Reference and interlibrary loan; provider of Internet service to members, storytelling kits; audio tapes; large print books; consultant service to area librarians and trustees; courier service to/from almost all Wisconsin public libraries; training workshops for area library personnel and trustees; and V-Cat, a shared automation system.
