Hosted by IFLS Library System. Join librarians from around the IFLS region for an honest look at an important issue in librarianship from the perspective of your colleagues on the ground. We’ll tackle: A brief historical perspective on collection development and self-censorship through the agesThe psychological and emotional implications, complications, and causes of self-censorship, including dealing with anxiety and…
Hosted by South Central Library System. As a local nonprofit LIFT Wisconsin offers the online Legal Tune Up tool to allow access to justice to citizens of Wisconsin. Public libraries in Wisconsin are perfect institutions to partner up and bring the tool to their patrons. This program will discuss access to justice issues in civil…
This workshop is ideal both as an introduction to the job for new trustees, and a refresher for people who have been on the board for a while. Date: Wednesday, October 8 Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm Location: Waupaca Public Library – 107 S Main St, Waupaca, WI 54981 Public library system directors will discuss the different aspects of…
Hosted by WI Library Buildings & Spaces Project. Is your library beginning to feel a little cramped? Do you already know your building isn’t adequate for your community’s needs, but need help articulating why? How do you translate changing demands for library services and resources into a plan for your library building’s future? Public Library…
Hosted by IFLS Library System. The surge of book challenges in recent years has amplified conversations about library policies and procedures. Intellectual freedom issues have been the focus of staff trainings, discussed in public meetings, and debated in the news media. With all the big talk about book bans, there’s a quieter dialog happening about…
This workshop is ideal both as an introduction to the job for new trustees, and a refresher for people who have been on the board for a while. Date: Saturday, September 13 Time: 9:30-11:30am Location: Brillion Public Library, 326 N Main St, Brillion, WI 54110 Public library system directors will discuss the different aspects of the Trustee’s job,…
Tech Days will be online, September 9 & 10, 2025 Details about speakers and registration will be shared in early Summer 2025. Find an Archive of past Tech Days events online.
That’s a wrap on another summer library program! Join fellow youth services librarians from across NEWI for a casual, lunchtime virtual meetup to celebrate.
That’s a wrap on another summer library program! Join fellow youth services librarians from across NEWI for a casual, lunchtime virtual meetup to celebrate.
Date: Tuesday, August 26 Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm Location: Little Chute Public – 625 Grand Ave, Little Chute, WI 54140 Agenda: 5:15-5:30 – Come early to sign in and enjoy some refreshments5:30-7:30 – Workshop and Discussion Library directors, trustees and system directors will walk you through the library trustee’s role as employer. You’ll have a chance to meet…
