Members

Nancy Bennett, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (Spring 2025 - Fall 2026)

 

Larry Duerr, Alverno College (Spring 2025 - Fall 2026)

Larry Duerr is the Director of the Library at Alverno College in Milwaukee. At Alverno since 2005, Larry started as a part time Reference Librarian. His interests in libraries include partnering with faculty in teaching and learning, Open Educational Resources, and Artificial Intelligence. He works with local high school students and teachers assisting them with using the BadgerLink History databases. Larry has a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an MA from Indiana University, and an MLS from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Rosemary Froeliger, Moraine Park Technical College (Spring 2025 - Fall 2026)

 

Eleanor Gordon, Almond-Bancroft School District (Spring 2025 - Fall 2026)

Eleanor is the district librarian for Almond-Bancroft, a small, rural pK-12 school district. Almond-Bancroft is located in central Wisconsin, the agricultural powerhouse of Wisconsin. Eleanor enjoys the diversity and challenge of working with students and staff from all levels and schools. From working with art students in digital media classes to teaching digital citizenship to middle school students and teaching elementary library lessons, Eleanor is a jack of all library trades. Given the rural location of her school, helping students access databases, such as BadgerLink, is a consequential facet of her work. 

Brandy Grady, School District of Beloit (Spring 2025 - Fall 2026)

 

Kim Cochran Kiesewetter, WiLS (Spring 2025 - Fall 2026)

Kim Cochran Kiesewetter (she/hers) works as a Data Analyst and Consultant at WiLS on a variety of library-centric research and data projects with a focus on the Wisconsin library landscape. Prior to this position, Kim was a seasoned educator in the social sciences where she shared her passion for research and libraries with her students.

Susie Menk, Ripon Public Library (Spring 2025 - Fall 2026)

 

Gina Rae, Northern Waters Library Service (Spring 2025 - Fall 2026)

Gina Rae has been an ILS & Database Specialist for Northern Waters Library Service for five years where she works behind the scenes to enhance patron discovery through cataloging and database access. She is dedicated to helping libraries provide a wide range of services to their patrons. She is especially interested in filling in the service gaps for small libraries in rural communities.

Kristin Rosenberg, CESA 10 (Spring 2025 - Fall 2026)

Kristin Rosenberg is the CESA 10 IMC/Librarian Consultant. Prior to that, she was an elementary school librarian for the Stoughton Area School District, and has over a decade of combined school and public library experience. She is passionate about helping to make teacher's lives easier, and helping students find information that is reliable, accessible, and accurate. Originally from Ohio, Kristin and her family moved up to the Eau Claire area in the summer of 2024. 

Jill Roth, Demmer Memorial Library (Spring 2025 - Fall 2026)

 

Jeremy Scarlet, La Crosse County Library (Spring 2025 - Fall 2026)

Jeremy Scarlet has been a Public Service Librarian (previously known as Reference Librarian) for La Crosse County Library since 2020. He earned an MSLIS from Drexel University while working for Brooklyn (NY) Public Library, as well as an MA in Psychology. He has also worked for public libraries in Chula Vista and Simi Valley (both in CA). In his current position, he has informally been dubbed the Digital Service Librarian as he has taken a leading role in evaluating, acquiring, and promoting digital resources. He is currently working toward initiating a series of programs aimed at increasing digital literacy throughout La Crosse County.

Amanda Staron, Farnsworth Middle School, Sheboygan Area School District (Spring 2025 - Fall 2026)