Spring Online Courses 10% early-bird discount for registering at least two weeks early! * Basic Public Library Administration<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/basic-pl-admin/>, Jan 22 – Apr 14 * Organization & Management of Collections<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/organization-and-management-of-collections/>, Feb 5 – Apr 28 * Teens in the Library<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/teens-in-the-library/>, Feb 5 – Mar 17 * [NEW] Open Educational Resources 101<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/open-educational-resources-101/>, Feb 12 – Mar 24 * [NEW] STEAM for Youth Services<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/steam-for-youth-services/>, Mar 4 – Mar 31 * Making a Collection Count:<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/new-making-a-collection-count-collection-management-basics/> <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/new-making-a-collection-count-collection-management-basics/> Collection Management Basics<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/new-making-a-collection-count-collection-management-basics/>, Mar 4 – Mar 24 * Reference Desk Ready<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/reference-desk-ready/>, Mar 11 – May 5 * Babies in the Library<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/babies-in-the-library/>, Mar 18 – Apr 28 * Libraries and the Customer Experience<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/libraries-and-the-customer-experience/>, Apr 1 – Apr 28 * Trauma-Informed Care:<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/trauma-informed-care-an-introduction-for-libraries/> <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/trauma-informed-care-an-introduction-for-libraries/> An Introduction for Libraries<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/trauma-informed-care-an-introduction-for-libraries/>, Apr 8 – May 19 * [NEW] Creating a Welcoming Space for<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/creating-a-welcoming-space-for-immigrant-and-refugee-families/> <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/creating-a-welcoming-space-for-immigrant-and-refugee-families/> Immigrant and Refugee Families<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/creating-a-welcoming-space-for-immigrant-and-refugee-families/>, Apr 8 – May 5 See full course offerings: go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce<https://go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce> Power Up: A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff Registration Now Open! <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2024-power-up/> March 21 - 22, 2024 in Madison, WI $325 (with slide scale options) Power Up brings together youth services librarians and staff from public libraries, schools, after-school programs, museums, and other community partners. This year our opening keynote will be Past President of ALSC and REFORMA and award-winning author Lucia Gonzalez. Closing out the conference will be Mimi Ito, author of eight books, including Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out: Youth Living and Learning with New Media. Creating Your New Library: Library Space Planning 101 Three-Part Webinar Series Registration Open! <https://ischool.wisc.edu/creating-your-new-library-library-space-planning-101/> 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 – Questions? Email ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu<mailto:ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu>