The Arrowhead Library System (ALS) is a library system consisting of seven
public libraries
A public library is a library that is accessible by the general public and is usually funded from public sources, such as taxes. It is operated by librarians and library paraprofessionals, who are also civil servants.
There are five fundament ...
and several academic/school library affiliate members, all serving
Rock County, Wisconsin
Rock County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 163,687. Its county seat is Janesville. Rock County comprises the Janesville- Beloit, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the ...
. The headquarters of the library system is located on the lower level of th
Milton Public Libraryin
Milton, Wisconsin
Milton is a city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,716 at the 2020 census.
History
The city was formed as a result of the 1967 merger of the villages of Milton and Milton Junction. In November of that year, ballot ...
.
History
The library system was founded in 1974 to coordinate services among the libraries in Rock County. This collaboration allowed for the expansion of library services to the residents of the county, including interlibrary loan, a book delivery system, and public relations activities.
In 2017 the Arrowhead Library System agreed to join the SHARE consortium, which links Arrowhead to other library systems in southern Wisconsin. This allows for the replacement of the cataloging software used by the ALS, increasing the number of books in the catalog from 750,000 to over 2.15 million; provides for user access to a greater number of library items; and provides a greater range of digital features for library patrons.
Public Libraries
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Beloit Public Library
The Beloit Public Library is a public library located in Beloit, Wisconsin. The library is a member of the Arrowhead Library System, a consortium of seven libraries serving Rock County, Wisconsin.
History
The Beloit Public Library has been ope ...
Clinton Public LibraryEager Free Public Library, EvansvilleEdgerton Public Library*
Hedberg Public Library
The Hedberg Public Library is a public library located in Janesville, Wisconsin. The library is a member of the Arrowhead Library System.
History
The library's origins date back to 1865, when it was a privately supported reading room for The Y ...
, Janesville (Two Branches: Main Branch and Express Branch
)
Milton Public LibraryOrfordville Public Library
References
External links
Arrowhead Library System homepage
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Public libraries in Wisconsin
Education in Rock County, Wisconsin
County library systems in Wisconsin