Our continuing education programs help information professionals stay up to date with new developments, technologies, trends, and best practices in the field. Our flexible programs and online classes are designed to help you stay current, improve your skills, knowledge, and expertise, and adapt to the needs and expectations of your community, as well as advances in technology that affect your work. We offer a variety of learning opportunities such as short webinars, flexible online courses, in-person conferences, and international professional tours.
Featured Events
Professional Certificate in Digital Asset Management
Available now through edX!
3 skill-building courses
Self-paced, start as soon as you register
Power Up: A Leadership Conference For Youth Services Managers & Staff
Mar 21-22, 2024 | Madison, WI
This conference is an in-person event.
Online Tutorials & Courses
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Tutorials
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Community-Centered Planning: Using Data to Create an Action Plan
Professional Certificate in Digital Asset Management
Spring Courses
Reference Desk Ready
March 11 – May 5, 2024
Babies in the Library
March 18 – April 28, 2024
Libraries and the Customer Experience
April 1 – April 28, 2024
Trauma-Informed Care: An Introduction for Libraries
April 8 – May 19, 2024
Creating a Welcoming Space for Immigrant and Refugee Families [NEW!]
April 8 – May 5, 2024
Summer Courses
Basics of Archives
June 10 – August 4, 2024
Graphic Design for Librarians
June 10 – July 7, 2024
Basics of Cataloging
June 17 – August 11, 2024
Library Space Design in the 21st Century
June 17 – July 28, 2024
Solving Copyright Dilemmas for K-12 Libraries
June 24 – July 21, 2024
Strategies For Supervising Part-Time Employees
July 1 – August 11, 2024
Tackling Tough Work Conversations [NEW!]
July 29 – August 25, 2024
Roll with it…Gaming in Libraries
August 5 – September 1, 2024
Library Advocacy and Storymaking: The Hero’s Journey from Community to Page [NEW!]
August 5 – September 1, 2024
Makerspace Magic – Plan and Design Your Library’s Makerspace [NEW!]
August 5 – September 1, 2024
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