Advocacy Crash Course: Championing Staff & Creating a Welcoming Library Environment

Join experts for a series of insightful and practical webinars designed to help you better advocate for yourself, your colleagues, and patrons alike. Whether you are a staff member who feels change is beyond your control or a manager trying to navigate advocating
 your team’s behalf this series will equip you with practical strategies, new approaches, and actionable tools to drive meaningful change.

Belonging at Work: An Inspiring Environment for Neurodivergent Employees, Sept 25
It’s Called Praxis: How Cis Managers Can Support Trans Staff, Oct 2
HR Basics for Libraries, Oct 9
Your Voice Matters: Advocating for Yourself at Work, Oct 16
Inspirations, Burdens, and Other Lies: The Disability Community in the Library, Oct 23

Register today! $50 per webinar or $200 when you register for all five webinars. Register by Sept 23rd for the series discount

Upcoming Online Courses & Tutorials

Grow your skills with instructor-led professional development courses. 10% early-bird discount for registering at least two weeks early!

Genealogy Library Services, June 16 – July 27
Makerspace Magic: Plan and Design your Library’s Makerspace, June 30 – July 27
NEW! Drive Library Engagement with Adult Programming, July 14 – August 24
Navigating Fake News, Misinformation, and AI Content, July 14 – August 24
NEW! Closing the Gaps with Diversity Audits, July 28 – August 24
Fundamentals of AI, Self-paced Tutorial
Working with your Library Board, Self-paced Tutorial
What are all of these Literacies? An Overview of New & Foundational Literacies for Librarians & Educators, Self-paced Tutorial
Community Centered Planning: Using Data To Create An Action Plan, Self-paced Tutorial
Spanish for Libraries, Self-paced Tutorial
Budgeting For Libraries, Self-paced Tutorial

Upgrade: Enhancing Library Services with Technology 2025 Conference

October 6-7, 2025

$150-$350 | Hybrid Conference

Join us for the inaugural Upgrade: Enhancing Library Services with Technology Conference as we explore the intersection of libraries and technology. Hear from leading experts, share best practices, and network with peers. This conference will include topics such as artificial intelligence applications in libraries, best practices for digital collections, and approaches to library instruction and patron engagement.

Visit the conference website for the full schedule and registration details.

Power Up: A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff

March 26-27, 2026

Hybrid Conference

Call for Proposals Now Open!

Share your expertise when it comes to strategic planning, project management, team communication, mentorship, innovative programming, community engagement, program and staff evaluations, and more! Conference sessions can take one of several formats, and you are welcome to submit multiple proposals!

Lecture or panel presentation: 45-minute presentation + 15 min Q&A
Workshop presentation: One-hour hands-on learning experience
Programming lightning talk: 5-8 minute mini presentation about a successful program
Roundtable discussion: Lead an in-depth full-group discussion on a topic of your choice. No need to prepare a presentation—just shepherd good conversation!

Selected presentation, workshop, and panel sessions will receive one complimentary conference registration. Selected lightning talk and roundtable presenters will receive a discounted conference rate. 

Submit
 your proposal by Sunday, August 10th, 2025, 11:59 PM Central, for full consideration.

Questions? Email ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu