Upcoming
SEWI Events
- Apr 16: Let’s Talk About Books: Readers Advisory & Book Talks for Kids Workshop (morning session and afternoon repeat session)
Details & Registration
- Aug 23: SEWI Library Directors Retreat. Location: New Berlin Public Library.
Details & registration coming closer to the date - Oct 7: SEWI Fall Adult Public Programming Meeting.
Location: New Berlin Public Library. Details & registration coming closer to the date
On-Demand Learning
Other Learning Opportunities
Care of Local History Collections
Care of Local History Collections
These videos cover the basics, with topics ranging from curating a local history collection to the care and preservation of various formats.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Wisconsin Libraries Talk About Race
Developed by Library System consultants across Wisconsin, this LSTA-funded project is to help facilitate and organize statewide professional learning on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for Wisconsin library staff members.
- Find additional information and registration on upcoming learning opportunities.
- You will also find these listed in WI Public Libraries Professional Learning calendar.
MRA Online
MRA Online
On-Demand Learning has 30-60 minute courses on leadership skills, general human resources topics, customer service, diversity, equity & inclusion, and technology are available to library staff in the SEWI region.
This series of self-paced training will be available through May 31, 2024.
Contact Laurie Freund (ljfreund@bridgeslibrarysystem.org) for more information.
Privacy Policies & Laws
Privacy and Wisconsin Public Libraries Tutorials for Frontline Staff and Managers
Library workers have access to a tutorial to better understand the reasons behind privacy policies and laws, as well as how to effectively interact with library users about privacy. Specific attention will be given to Wisconsin laws. The tutorials include three modules, each consisting of a short (8-9 minute) video, links to additional reading, and a short quiz. Library directors and managers can access a short tutorial with suggestions for working with staff, creating policies, and other administrative tasks related to protecting patron privacy.
Ryan Dowd's Librarian's Guide to Homelessness
Ryan Dowd’s Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness
On-demand, self-paced online training is available to all Wisconsin library staff through December 2023.
Find tips for de-escalating challenging situations for all patrons and get a better understanding of those who are experiencing homelessness.
Launch the training, use your library email address to sign-in.
If you don’t have a library email address or have other questions or problems, contact Laurie Freund (ljfreund@bridgeslibrarysystem.org).
Surveys
SEWI co-sponsored on-demand recording on writing effective survey questions:
- On-Demand Recording
- Slides
- CE Activity Form (for library directors)
Wisconsin Library Buildings & Spaces
Wisconsin Library Buildings & Spaces
Provides on-demand webinars on various topics related to building projects, accessibility, working with architects, and more.
ALA eLearning
ALA eLearning
Courses, webinars and other content on a variety of topics. ALA is in the process of moving recorded and free events into this portal.
United for Libraries (WI Statewide Access)
United for Libraries – a division of the American Library Association
Webinars, recordings, resources and more. Topics are of high interest to library trustees, friends, and foundation members.
- Go to the access page, then scroll down to find Wisconsin.
- To create your own account, click on the “Register” link.
- If you already created your own account, click on the “Access Now” link to log in using your ALA website username and password.
Access is free and supported by our state library agency.
UW-Madison's iSchool
UW-Madison’s iSchool
Education Courses include online tutorials, courses, and free webinars.
WebJunction
WebJunction.org
Find articles, webinars, self-paced tutorials, and more on a variety of library topics.
Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference
Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference
Annual online conference in January on a variety of topics. Visit the conference website.
Post and past conference resources are also available.
Wisconsin Library Tech Days
Wisconsin Library Tech Days
Annual online sessions in September. Visit the Tech Days website.
Post and past Tech Day sessions are also available.
Wisconsin Trustee Training Week
Annual sessions in August on topics of high interest to Wisconsin public library boards, trustees, and friends. Post and past sessions are also available. Visit the website.
Bridges Library System, Kenosha County Library System, Milwaukee County Federated Library System, Monarch Library System, and Prairie Lakes Library System provide information to member libraries in Southeastern Wisconsin (SEWI) on training and professional development.