Upcoming Courses & Events from UW-Madison iSchool

[Casey Ineichen]

Spring Online Courses 

Library Security: Training For Worst Case Scenarios And Everyday Conflicts, Feb 16 – March 29, 2026

Library managers and staff need to be prepared for ‘worst case scenarios’ like active shooter events, as well as having practical, effective responses to everyday behaviors. Starting with a groundwork of common sense and consistent responses, we will then discuss policies, procedures, internal communications and ways of gaining community support to prepare your library for all types of security issues.

• Basic Public Library Administration, Jan 26 – April 19, 2026
• Strategies for Supervising Part-Time Employees, Feb 9 – March 22, 2026
• Organization and Management of Collections, Feb 2 – April 26, 2026
• Playing Around: The Library’s Role in Playful Learning for Young Children, March 2 – April 12, 2026
• NEW! Cataloging II, March 16 – April 26, 2026
• Introduction to Digitization Projects, March 16 – May 10, 2026
• Reference Desk Ready, March 23 – May 17, 2026
• NEW! Creating Community through Intergenerational Programming, April 6 – May 3, 2026
• NEW! Basic Preservation Standards for Archives and Special Collections, April 6 – May 17, 2026

NEW! Incorporating Digital Collection Into Your Community Outreach, March 9 – April 5, 2026

Demand for digital content is on the rise, so are you fully leveraging your digital collection in your marketing and outreach efforts? Aside from just the standard promotion of your digital collection, this course will teach you how the collection can be used to support promotional and partnership opportunities and, reinforce your library’s values and mission. In addition, you will learn how to and effectively drive usage in both your digital and physical spaces. 

See full course offerings: go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce

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Tech Crash Courses: Continuing to Navigate the Generative AI Landscape

Register today: go.wisc.edu/4a2ok9

Join us for the next edition of Tech Crash Courses as we dive into how generative AI is impacting library services and instruction. Hear from practitioners in the field as they offer practical guidance, critical insights, and real-world examples of how AI is being used in their library. Whether you’re just beginning to explore generative tools, experimenting with applications in your own work, or reevaluating the role of AI in your organization, there’s a session to fit your needs.

Each webinar will be streamed live with human-generated captions. Recordings, complete with captions, will be available to registered attendees for 60 days following the end of the series. 

Webinar Sessions: 

• Understanding Mis-information, Dis-information, and AI Content, February 5, 12-1pm CST 
• Less Friction, More Focus: Generative AI for Overburdened and Neurodivergent Librarians, February 12, 12-1pm CST 
• Navigating the AI Landscape: Information Literacy in the Digital Age, February 19, 12-1pm CST 
• Teaching, Learning, and Researching with AI: A Panel Discussion, February 26, 12-1pm CST 
• A New Role for Libraries in the AI Age, March 5, 12-1pm CST

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Power Up 2026

March 26, 2026

Virtual Conference

Register today: go.wisc.edu/mld85p

Join youth services managers and staff for one day of virtual learning. Hear from our keynote Lisa Roy, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Concurrent sessions will focus on leveling up your leadership skills, strategic planning and how to best support your team.

Each session will be presented live, and recordings will be available to registered attendees for 60 days following the conference.

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Questions? Email ce-...@ischool.wisc.edu