Online Spring & Summer Courses

Promoting First-Generation Student Success Through Academic Library Services, April 3 - May 14

Register: go.wisc.edu/xb62e3

First-generation college students encompass an ever-increasing number of people and represent a vital contact point for libraries. The course will address the ways that academic libraries can enhance their in-person and digital spaces, outreach, and instruction to prepare first-generation students for success as they begin their academic career. Learners will gain an understanding of the unique challenges faced by first-generation students as they enter and continue through college, develop practical support strategies, and apply them in their communities. 

The Next Chapter: Programs and Services for Older Adults, Apr 17 – May 14

Register: go.wisc.edu/tt3k1x

Ten thousand people turn 65 every day in America. As our aging population grows dramatically, libraries are finding it crucial to serve this audience. The unique needs and interests of older adults are wide and varied, from tech help to library home delivery service to memory cafes.

We will dig into some of the trends, misconceptions, and needs of this age group. Practical tips, methods, and ideas will be discussed and shared.

Full summer course Schedule now available! 

• Basics of Cataloging, Jun 5 – Jul 30 

• Library Security: Training for Worst Case Scenarios and Everyday Conflicts, Jun 5 – Jul 16

• Basics of Archives, Jun 12 – Jul 30 

• Graphic Design for Librarians, Jun 12 – Jul 9 

• Genealogy Library Services, Jun 19 – July 30 

• Strategies for Supervising Part-Time Employees, Jul 10 – Aug 20 

• NEW! Sexual and Reproductive Health Information at the Library, Jul 17 – Aug 13

• NEW! What’s the Buzz?: Creating Organic Social Media Content with Wings, Jul 24 – Aug 20 

• Know your community: Survey Design for Results, Jul 24 – Aug 20

• NEW! Roll with it… Gaming in Libraries, Jul 31 – Aug 27

See full course offerings: https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education

Other Learning Opportunities this Spring from UW-Madison iSchool 

Lead the Way Conference

April 24-25 | Pyle Center, Madison, WI 

$325 (with reduced rate options) 

Join us for the Lead the Way conference in Madison, WI. Learn strategies for building community partnerships, strategic planning, programs to engage the community, and more at this practical and engaging conference. With sessions that range from community partnerships that make summer reading a success, to getting the most out of focus groups, and marketing to your community you are sure to walk away with some new ideas and strategies. 

For full details and registration: go.wisc.edu/ischool-engage 

Spring Webinar Series 

Registration is now open from our FREE Spring Webinar series! 

• Sexual and Reproductive Health Information at the Library (Mar 21)

• Consortium Cooperation: Ways to improve overall collection development through ordering collaboration (Apr 11) 

Webinar details: https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/free-webinars/ 

Please direct any questions to ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu.