Learn a variety of topics at your own pace with these on demand learning tools. All content linked below is free!
- Accessibility Guidelines Checklist - A checklist from Vox Media to help keep your web projects accessible.
- Creating an Accessible Document - Resource sheet from the National Resource and Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision
- WebAIM Contrast Checker - Contrast and color use are vital to accessibility. Users, including users with visual disabilities, must be able to perceive content on the page. Learn more about color contrast requirements here.
Wisconsin Library Buildings & Spaces – Find on-demand webinars and resources from professionals across the state, as well as a list of recently completed projects from Wisconsin libraries. Topics include renovation, space reconfiguration, new building projects, and more.
LiFT: Library Catalog Series - These courses give a basic overview of the function and purpose of the library catalog, how classification and call numbers are used in libraries, how subject headings work, and an overview of MARC records and the basics of copy cataloging.
Shelving With Dewey Class – From WebJunction, this class is a basic overview of shelving and how the Dewey Decimal Classification is arranged. A free WebJunction account is required.
Book Repair Resources - Handouts from SEWI Libraries 2025 Book Repair Workshop.
Care of Local History Collections – 7 short videos covering the basics of curating a local history collection as well as caring for various formats.
LiFT: Collection Management Series - From WebJunction, this series informs viewers of all the pieces of managing libraries collections.
- Introduction to Library Collections
- Introduction to Collection Policies
- Selection and Acquisitions
- Organizing and Maintaining a Collection
- Collection Assessment
- Weeding the Collection
Managing Library Collections - A webinar from Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference 2026, this session covers weeding and collection audits.
The Idea Project: Wisconsin Libraries in Action – An ongoing, dynamic project designed to inspire meaningful conversations and action within Wisconsin’s library community on vital social justice topics.
Human Resources for WI Library Leaders – A resource for Wisconsin public library directors and managers about Human Resource (HR) knowledge, skills, and best practices.
Lean From Theory to Practice - One City's (And Library's) Lean Story...Abridged - Webinar from KaiNexus. Watch Lean Libraries Youtube Channel for ways to improve processes.
Meetings that Matter - Webinar from Niche Academy. Join best-selling author, CEO, and Stanford faculty member David Dodson as he describes seven steps you can implement to create meetings that matter.
Alternative Text - Learn the basics of writing alternative text for images with this article from WebAIM.
Email Marketing Best Practices Webinar - Presented by Deb Marett, Public Communications Coordinator with Milwaukee County Federated Library System.
How to Write Effective Survey Questions to Get Useful Data – Is your library planning for upcoming services, programs or events? They’ll be more successful if you know what sorts of things the people in your service area truly want and need.
Marketing Plan – Create a marketing plan with this independent, guided learning track. Comprised of 5 sessions.
Privacy and Wisconsin Public Libraries Tutorial for Front-Line Staff – This asynchronous tutorial is designed to be a practical introduction to privacy considerations in public libraries.
Privacy and Wisconsin Public Libraries Tutorial for Managers and Directors – This asynchronous tutorial is designed to be a practical introduction to privacy considerations in public libraries, specifically for managers.
BadgerLink Resource Guide - A short webinar outlining the resources available through BadgerLink, Wisconsin's online resource library.
Homeless Training for Libraries – From Ryan Dowd; a variety of trainings on various topics spanning from unattended children to mental illness. Access is gained using your work email. If you do not have access, please contact the SEWI coordinator.
LiFT: Public Library Fundamentals - Explore the differences between various types of libraries, the fundamental principles of public libraries, and the core functions of a public library in its community. From Web Junction
LiFT: The Reference Interview - Learn about the reference interview and some of the skills needed to conduct one effectively. From WebJunction
Wisconsin Library Tech Days – A two-day series of webinars on trends in technology and libraries. Find recordings of past webinars on the website.
Trustee Essentials Handbook – The Trustee Essentials covers the basic information needed by trustees to serve their communities effectively.
Wisconsin Library Trustee Essentials – Access 27 short videos (roughly 5 minutes each) on the different parts of the Trustee Essentials: A Handbook for Wisconsin Public Library Trustees.
Wisconsin Trustee Training Week – Annual sessions in August on topics of high interest to Wisconsin public library boards, trustees, and friends. Recordings of past sessions are available.
Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference – 2 Days of Sessions filled with a variety of topic tracks and opening and closing sessions. Past session recordings are archived on the website.