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About Nicolet Library System

Map of Nicolet Library System member library locations by county
The Nicolet Federated Library System, DBA Nicolet Library System, (Nicolet) is a state-funded organization assisting 15 member public libraries, through 43 library outlets, in providing better services to the people of northeastern Wisconsin since 1976.

Nicolet is one of 15 public library systems in the state of Wisconsin and is organized under the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. 
Each system is governed by an independent board of trustees and funded by state aids to carry out the service requirements set forth in Chapter 43 of the Wisconsin Statutes. 

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Nicolet's public libraries span eight Northeast Wisconsin counties and tribal nations: Brown, Oneida, Door, Florence, Kewaunee, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, and Shawano.

Nicolet's ​mission statement: Nicolet provides member libraries cost effective and efficient access to resources, support, and expertise, resulting in vibrant community resources that better serve their patrons. 

Nicolet's vision statement: Nicolet will be a visionary, adaptable, and member-focused organization that facilitates and encourages networking, partnerships and delivering state-of-the-art services to enhance the potential of member libraries.​​​

Nicolet office holidays

The Nicolet Office will be closed on the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Presidents' Day
  • Good Friday (afternoon only)
  • Memorial Day​
  • ​Juneteenth
  • ​Independence Day (July 4)
  • Labor Day
  • Indigenous People's Day​
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Friday after Thanksgiving
  • ​Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • ​New Year's Eve

​Nicolet staff

Please contact each staff member directly for availability. ​

System Director

Tracy Vreeke
​Tracy Vreeke
Phone: 920-448-4414
Email: [email protected]
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​​Responsibilities include:​
  • Annual report
  • Certification of libraries
  • E-rate
  • Hiring of library director & staff
  • Library consulting services
  • ​Library funding
  • Library legislation
  • Library management & trustees
  • ​Multitype Library Cooperation (NEWIL)
  • NEWI continuing education consultant
  • Open Meeting Laws
  • Personnel policies
  • Publicity & public relations
  • Records retention
  • Standards for public libraries
  • Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC)​

Assistant System Director

Kristie Hauer
Kristie Hauer
Phone: 920-455-9583
Email: [email protected]
Responsibilities include:
  • Library consulting services​​
  • New Board Member Training
  • Board of Trustees agendas and minutes
  • Trustee training​ ​

Marketing, Communications & CE Specialist

Lori Baumgart
Lori Baumgart
Phone: 920-448-4413
​Email: 
[email protected]​
Responsibilities include: ​
  • ​Marketing, communications, & related training
  • ​​Graphic design
  • Newsletters (e-blasts)
  • Publicity & public relations
  • Website hosting, design, accessibility & maintenance
  • ​​Social media​

Outreach Coordinator

Hannah Good Zima
Hannah Good Zima
Phone: 920-448-4411

​Email: [email protected]
Responsibilities include:​
  • Nicolet grant applications and evaluations
  • ​Continuing education communication
  • Library Director Orientation
  • Tribal Public Library Conference​
  • ​​Expense reimbursement
  • Purchase orders and invoices​​​
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Interlibrary Loan and Delivery Coordinator

Holly Handt
Holly Handt
920-448-4419
[email protected]
​Responsibilities Include:
  • Delivery item questions
  • Delivery service issues
  • Delivery supplies: Online Order Form​​
  • Interlibrary loan requests & training
  • WISCAT​​

Interlibrary Loan and Delivery Assistant

Danielle Handt
Danielle Handt
920-241-4760​
[email protected]
​Responsibilities Include:​
  • Delivery item questions
  • Delivery service issues
  • Delivery supplies: Online Order Form​​
  • Interlibrary loan requests & training
  • WISCAT
  • Ellison Die machine & dies
  • Cricut Maker machine
  • Digitization kit​​

Information Tech and Tech Support

John Kronenburg
Phone: 920-448-4412
Email: [email protected]
​Responsibilities include:
  • Computer software & hardware training
  • Computer/printer/hardware troubleshooting
  • E-mail issues
  • Internet access & training
  • Network: policies/specifications/troubleshooting
  • Purchasing computers & software
  • Hardware recycling
  • CARLX hardware: purchasing/installing/troubleshooting
  • Software: purchasing/installing/troubleshooting
  • Technology planning assistance
  • eReader loans
  • Laptop kit loans
  • Misc. A/V equipment loans
If you need assistance with tech issues not listed above, please visit the OWLSnet Who to call list.

Backup Tech Support

Joe Lawton
Computer Technician
Phone: 920-832-6367
Email: [email protected]

​Nicolet liaisons

Youth Services

Susan Lagerman, Youth Services Consultant
​Brown County Library
Phone: 920-448-5806
Email: [email protected]

Inclusive Services

Al Hughes, Inclusive Services Consultant
​Brown County Library
Phone: 920-448-5831
Email: ​[email protected]

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Nicolet Library System
1595 Allouez Avenue, Suite 4, Green Bay, WI 54311
Email: [email protected]
​Phone: 920-448-4410
​Fax: 920-448-4420
Facebook: @NicoletLibrarySystem
Staff hours of availability: Weekdays, 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Office hours:
9:30 AM to 4 PM. Hours are flexible; please call to confirm.
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