Read what Wisconsin school library media specialists say about BadgerLink resources.
My students are better researchers and have developed stronger critical thinking skills because of BadgerLink.
I appreciate that BadgerLink staff regularly keep an eye on our library Google Chat so that, when librarians reach out and say they're having an issue with a tool, staff respond right away letting us know that they're on it. It's so helpful to have this level of customer support when we're busy working with students & staff!
- Danielle Brannan, Greendale Middle & High Schools
BadgerLink has helped my students access research databases that our library could not afford to purchase on its own.
The DPI Library Services Team has helped me troubleshoot authentication issues with patrons. I have used training materials with students and shared the resource guides with teachers.
- Deana Collins, Two Rivers School District
BadgerLink has been an essential tool in supporting my work as a library media specialist with MMSD and SASD. The vast collection of databases and online resources has allowed me to provide students and staff with high-quality research materials, especially in areas such as digital citizenship, online safety, and STEAM education. I’ve used BadgerLink to help students access reliable sources for projects, book reports, and research, ensuring they are learning to navigate credible information.
Additionally, BadgerLink staff have been incredibly helpful in guiding me through the use of their resources, providing training, and offering support when troubleshooting access issues. This support has enabled me to implement engaging, research-based lessons and ensure that both students and staff can make the most out of these valuable resources. Without BadgerLink, our library services would be significantly limited, and I would not be able to offer such a wide range of resources to our school community.
I attended a webinar hosted by the DPI Library Services Team where I learned about the latest features of BadgerLink and how to integrate them into my lessons. This session helped me feel more confident in using BadgerLink and has been invaluable in planning library lessons that incorporate credible online research.
The resources and support provided by the DPI Library Services Team have been very helpful in helping me serve my school community, and I’m grateful for their continued assistance.
- Mahmoud Hegazy, Kegonsa Elementary
At Tanner Elementary, 1st grade curious learners were preparing for their very first research project and writing about animals. Each student needed to find facts in a book and online. Students were introduced to BadgerLink and how to access Britannica School Early Elementary which is tailored to young readers. They had articles at their level with images, videos and audio narration. Thanks to BadgerLink these 1st graders gained confidence, media literacy, and a love of learning.
- Janet Sager, Dr H. B. Tanner Early Learning Center, Kaukauna WI
From Britannica to EBSCO to NoveList and TeachingBooks, these resources are invaluable to our library programs at all grade levels and to staff and student research. There is absolutely no way that our school funding could cover all the resources that BadgerLink contains.
I have shared materials on the Library Staff page with teachers and directed library assistants to these resources. So helpful!
- East Troy Community School District
BadgerLink provides important resources for students that they can trust.
The people behind the scenes at BadgerLink are critical to using the resources. They have helped me over the phone when I couldn't find what I was looking for and they manage the resources in the most user-friendly and efficient way so that students can easily use them.
- Harvest Intermediate School
BadgerLink has made it so our students in a tiny school district have access to current information. We rely on BadgerLink to help our students stay up to date with current resources. Even though we are a small district, our students deserve the same opportunities as students in bigger cities. Having access to online databases has helped our students have access to current resources. Some of our students are taking AP and college classes. Even our auto shop classes are using the resources on BadgerLink.
BadgerLink [staff] have proved training for me every step of the way. They are constantly providing training on the products available. Any time I call or ask for support they are quick to help.
- Seymour Community Schools