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Trustee 101 Workshop – Waupaca
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…
Collection Management Confidence: Confronting Self-Censorship
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…
Adult Services NEWI Meetup (Zoom)
Register for Zoom link. Join colleagues from across the NEWI region for our Adult Services Meetup. If you have topic ideas or would liketo present something, reach out to Angela at aschneider@winnefox.org
“Somebody has to be the Front Line:” Public Library Staff and Social Service Assistance
Hosted by South Central Library System. This webinar will share findings from my dissertation research on the critical role of public library staff in supporting community members beyond traditional library services. I interviewed 21 library staff in Wisconsin to learn how they assist patrons in navigating social services, such as sharing information about applying for…
Trustee Training Week 2026
Planning is underway for TTW 2026, August 10 – August 13, 2026. More information and registration will be available in early summer. Visit the Recording & Resources section for access to the recordings, slides, and handouts from past year’s events. Check back in early summer for registration for the next Trustee Training Week.
Trustee Training Week
Registration is open for Trustee Training Week 2025. This year’s event will be held from August 18 – 21. Trustee Training Week is supported by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Public Library Development Team, with funding support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.