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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…
Trustee 201 Workshop – Fond du Lac
Date: Monday, October 20 Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm Location: Fond du Lac Public Library – 32 Sheboygan St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 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…
Space to Grow: Assessing Future Library Building Needs
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…
Trustee 101 Workshop – Brillion
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,…
“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…
Library Advocacy and Storymaking Workshop
This workshop is for anyone who wants to ensure the great work their library is doing is known by decision makers.