Back in Circulation: A Conference for Managers and Staff in Access & Circulation Services

November 13-14, 2025

Virtual Conference

$200

This November join us virtually for Back in Circulation 2025! Hear from experts on best practices for staffing and training, creating a welcoming and inclusive space and services, and developing de-esclationg guidelines for your library.

The conference will kick off Thursday morning with keynote Dr. Beth Wahler, founder and principal consultant at Beth Wahler Consulting, LLC and affiliated research faculty and previous director of the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina – Charlotte. Dr. Wahler's primary focus is trauma-informed librarianship, library strategies for addressing patrons’ or community psychosocial needs, supporting library staff with serving high-needs patrons and reducing work-related stress/trauma.

In addition to Dr. Wahler’s keynote address, the conference features a range of sessions such as:

Fostering Confidence for Independent Student Desk Coverage
Engaging with English Language Learners: Strategies for Effective Communication with Positive Outcomes
Developing De-escalation Guidelines for Library Public Services: A VCU Libraries and Social Work Partnership
Empowering Ideas, Building Connections: How Staff Vision and Community Collaboration Transformed Circulation Services
And more!

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