Upcoming Online Courses

Registration Now Open! 10% early-bird discount for registering at least two weeks early!

NEW! Sustainably Grow Your Summer Library Program, Feb 10 – Mar 9

Looking for ways to keep your Summer Library Program (SLP) energized and relevant? This course will help you rework your programming in accordance with ALA’s sustainability guidelines, bringing environmentally sound, economically feasible, and socially equitable policies to your library. Learn how a sustainability mindset and the unique characteristics of your community can transform your SLP endeavors and bring resilience, potential, and change to your community.

Basic Public Library Administration, Jan 27 – Apr 20
Organization & Management of Collections, Feb 3 – Apr 27
NEW! Oral History Essentials: From the Basics to Collection Enhancement, Feb 10 – Mar 23
NEW! Connect and Engage: Effective Youth Outreach Strategies for Libraries, Feb 17 – Mar 30
Introduction to Records Management, Mar 3 – Apr 13
Reference Desk Ready, Mar 3 – Apr 27
NEW! Supporting the Business Community at the Library, Mar 17 – May 11
NEW! Inclusive Library Leadership, Mar 24 – May 18
Playing Around: The Library’s Role in Playful Learning for Young Children, Mar 31-May 11
Creating a Welcoming Space for Immigrant and Refugee Families, Apr 7 – May 4
The Next Chapter: Programs and Services for Older Adults, Apr 14 – May 11

See full course offerings: go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce

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

February 13-14, 2025

Virtual Conference

Join youth services managers and staff for two days of virtual learning. Sessions will focus on leveling up your leadership skills, best practices for serving your community, and how to best support your team.

This year's keynote speaker is Kyle Lukoff, author of several books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, Too Bright To See, received a Newbery honor, the Stonewall award, and was a National Book Award finalist. His picture book When Aidan Became A Brother also won the Stonewall, and his book Call Me Max has been banned in schools across the country. He is the recipient of the 2025 Children’s Literature Lecture award, and has forthcoming books for all ages on a variety of topics. While becoming a writer he worked as a bookseller for ten years, and then nine more years as a school librarian.

For more information about Power Up 2025, visit its website.
View the conference schedule .
View details about sliding-scale registration costs

Lead The Way: Libraries At The Heart Of Community Engagement 2025 Conference

April 21-22, 2025

Hybrid Conference

$325-$200

We are excited to announce registration is now open for Lead the Way 2025! This year, we’re introducing a hybrid track for the first time ever. Join us either online or in person at the Pyle Center in Madison, WI, as we delve into strategies for building and maintaining relationships, programming for your community, and understanding what it means to be a community partner.

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