Wilton Library selects new library director

Following a nationwide search over the last several months, the Wilton Library is pleased to announce that its new executive director is Elaine Tai-Lauria, a 25-year Wilton resident. Ms. Tai-Lauria will succeed current director Kathy Leeds, who announced her retirement last fall and will be leaving the library at the end of June after eleven years as its director. Ms. Tai-Lauria’s almost 35 years as a professional librarian and her ties to the Wilton community made her a winning choice from the original pool of close to 40 qualified candidates.

Read the press release here.

Wilton Library’s new catalog system is here!

Our staff has been busy training for the introduction of WILS (Wilton Library Integrated Library System) (aka our new catalog) that begins service on Thursday, March 29. This new system will allow our patrons to receive email notifications of items on hold and overdue materials; you will find that searches are faster (with the system suggesting titles in the catalog as the words are input in the search box); and see reviews on books, CDs and DVDs.

We appreciate your patience during this migration as we work hard to bring you this exciting new service.

A WILS Quick Start Guide to the new Catalog is available here.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mary Anne Mendola Franco at 203-762-3950, Ext. 210.

Downloadable eBooks and AudioBooks Are Here!

Wilton Library is pleased to announce that we now have access to downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks through our partnership with Library Connection and OverDrive.   Click here for instructions on how to access this exciting new service.  If you have any questions, you may contact Mary Anne Mendola Franco (203-762-3950, Ext. 210; mamfranco@wiltonlibrary.org), Dale Cates (Ext. 264; dcates@wiltonlibrary.org), or Thomas Kozak (Ext. 240; tkozak@wiltonlibrary.org).

Introducing OverDrive Office Hours!

Bring your device and Wilton Library card for hands-on training on OverDrive.  Office hours are Tuesdays 4-6 and Saturdays 10-12 in Study Room B.

Happy Reading!

Welcome to Career Cruising!

Are you ready to start your first career?  Or start on a new career path?  Our new database Career Cruising features information on just about any career you can imagine!  This database is a comprehensive career guide designed for individual, self-directed use, suitable for people from age 11 to adulthood.  Use Career Matchmaker to find careers that match your interests; get the inside scoop on careers with in-depth profiles; learn about education and training options; find work search hints and tips in the employment guide!  Click here to get started!

Find Literary Criticism, Author Biographical Info and More!

Check out our Literature Criticism Online database for great detailed information on contemporary, twentieth century and nineteenth century works! Extensive biographical and critical information and powerful search options. This is the tool you need to enhance your reading experience!  If you have an iPhone or iPad, download the free My Library app and select Wilton Library.  Now you can have your information on the go!

Online Value Line Has Arrived!

Wilton Library is pleased to bring you the online version of Value Line!  Value Line is a multidimensional investment management tool that helps both new and experienced investors to make decisions. It provides a wealth of in-depth financial information, objective research, insightful commentary, price projections, and advanced analytical tools. [Available to Wilton residents with current Wilton Library cards -- if you are a Wilton resident in need of a card, stop by the library.]

• Click here to use Value Line if you are in the library.  If you are using your own laptop in the library, do not use this link.
• Click here to use Value Line if you are not in the library (e.g., you are at home).  Use this link if you are using your own laptop in the library.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Anne Mendola Franco, Head of Network Services, at 203-762-3950, Ext. 210.

Job, Company, and People Search

Reference USA is your one-stop resource for phone numbers, addresses, company information, and health care professionals.  Contains residential phone numbers for the entire U.S. and a directory of over 12 million U.S. businesses (great for job searching).  Also contains a listing of 855,000 physicians and dentists in the country.  Access from home (or anywhere in the world) with your Wilton Library Card barcode.  Click here to get started.