Staff

Walter Burkhalter, Director

Walter has been a system director in Wisconsin and Illinois since 1997. Prior to that he served as a library director.

Contact Walter about questions regarding: Certification for public library directors, Library budgets, Hiring a new director, Policies and bylaws, Planning, Roles and responsibilities of library directors and library trustees, Library law (including Chapter 43, Open Meeting Law, and Open Records Law), Van Delivery, and other issues.

Email: wburkh@mwfls.org

Steven Platteter, Automation Services Librarian

Jason Porter, Library Automation Specialist

Are you having computer or Internet problems? Would you like to set up a Local Area Network in your library? Is your e-mail not working properly? Would you like to have a listserv set up?

Contact Steve, sepp@mwfls.org , or Jason, jason.porter@mwfls.org , in regard to: Library Automation, Technology planning and consulting, Wide and local area networking, and Computer problems.

If you have questions or requests pertaining to InterLibrary Loan, contact Steve, sepp@mwfls.org.

Heather Fischer, Public Information Designer

"Visual Merchandising" is what every library needs to not only promote their services but also to promote special events, holidays, or displays. Have an idea, but no time, Heather will be happy to consult with you. She can design full color posters, bookmarks, brochures, flyers, tags, signs, banners, cards, etc. Laminating and free folding is also available.

Posters: One sided or back to back. Any size (maximum 24x60)

Bookmarks: One sided or back to back

Lamination: Maximum width 27 inches - unlimited height.

Email: hfischer@mwfls.org

Jackie Jacak, Business Manager/CECoordinator

Jackie "watches" the MONEY and is the "keeper of the books"! Do you know the $um of your account? Submit all your reimbursement requests to her. She maintains the System budget, so if you need any information on where you stand with your System funds, she is the person to ask. She utilizes Quick Books software for her accounting tasks and is available for help with Quick Books software problems.

Other responsibilities that Jackie has include preparation of notices, agendas, and minutes, retention of policies and records, and management of employee payroll and documents. She acts as confidential secretary for the Director and the Board of Trustees, as well as coordinating Continuing Education for the Member Libraries.

Email: jacakj@mwfls.org