Summer Online Courses

NEW! First Amendment Audits and Situational Preparedness for Frontline Library Staff, June 2 – June 29
Tackling Tough Work Conversations, June 2 – June 29
Basics of Cataloging, June 2 – July 27
Graphic Design for Librarians, June 9 – July 6
Genealogy Library Services, June 16 – July 27
Makerspace Magic: Plan and Design your Library’s Makerspace, June 30 – July 27
NEW! Human-Centered Design Thinking for an Ethical and
Accessible Digital World, June 30 – August 2
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

Do you want to build inclusive, representative collections and services in your library? One tool to help guide this analysis is a diversity audit. In this course, participants will investigate the role diversity audits play in libraries of all types. Participants will understand the origins of diversity audits, their current usages, and challenges and benefits to utilizing them. Assignments will involve creating your own diversity audit that is unique to your library space and assesses a specific collection or category of interest.

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

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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.

Can’t join us in Madison for the full conference experience? Register for our virtual track and hear from both keynote presenters along with six additional hybrid sessions.

Visit the conference website for full details.

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Power Up: A Leadership Conference For Youth Services Managers & Staff 2026 Conference

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 August 10, 2025 for full consideration.

Visit the conference website for full details.

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Advocacy Crash Courses: Championing Staff and Creating a Welcoming Library Environment

Thursdays, 12:00-1:00 PM CST
Register today: go.wisc.edu/9d78h2

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.

Each webinar will be presented live with captions, and recordings will be available to registered attendees. Recordings will be available through December 31, 2025.

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

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