Fall & Spring Online Courses

Introduction to Library Instruction, Nov 6 - Dec 17

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Are you interested in presenting library instruction sessions or workshops, but unsure where to begin? This course will help you plan and prepare your own presentations, one step at a time. Each week you’ll be introduced to a new topic, such as lesson planning, audience engagement, assessment, and online learning. Then, you’ll apply this lesson to your library by developing content for an instruction session or workshop of your choice.

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

Basic Public Library Administration, Jan 22 – Apr 14

Organization & Management of Collections, Feb 5 – Apr 28

Teens in the Library, Feb 5 – Mar 17

[NEW] Open Educational Resources 101, Feb 12 – Mar 24

[NEW] STEAM for Youth Services, Mar 4 – Mar 31

Making a Collection Count: Collection Management Basics, Mar 4 – Mar 24

Reference Desk Ready, Mar 11 – May 5

Babies in the Library, Mar 18 – Apr 28

Libraries and the Customer Experience, Apr 1 – Apr 28

Trauma-Informed Care: An Introduction for Libraries, Apr 8 – May 19

[NEW] Creating a Welcoming Space for Immigrant and Refugee Families, Apr 8 – May 5

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

Creating Your New Library: Library Space Planning 101

Three-Part Webinar Series

Registration: go.wisc.edu/s3sg50

Are you looking to make a big or small change to your library’s space, but don’t know where to start? Join John Thompson, consultant and author of “WHAT THE $@!! AM I GETTING MYSELF INTO? A Library Building and Space Planning Guidebook.’” In this three-part webinar series, we walk through the initial steps of assessing your current public library spaces, how to lay the foundation for a successful project, and resources and tools to aid you through your journey. Participants will leave feeling more confident and armed with resources to help create a successful project.

Each webinar is presented live, and webinar attendees will also have access to an online course space with webinar recording, additional resources, and optional discussion board.

Part 1 - Time to Dream: Assessing Library Space & Service Needs, March 5, 1-2 pm CST

Part 2 - Creating Your Vision, March 12, 1-2 pm CST

Part 3 - Making it Happen, March 19, 1-2 pm CST

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