Continuing Education (CE) – Southwest Wisconsin Library System

To sign up for the SWLS CE listserv, contact Shauna Koszegi at skoszegi@swls.org. Stay up to date on CE offerings by joining the listserv and signing up for the SWLS Newsletter

View the statewide calendar on the TeamUp website

Upcoming SWLS Events

Thurs. April 18, 12pm, We Are Already Here: The Workplace Experiences of Neurodivergent Library Workers, online REGISTER
Fri. April 26, 1-4pm, Crafting with CreativeBug & Cricut: Cardmaking, at SWLS Headquarters REGISTER
Tues. May 7, 1pm, For Managers & Supervisors: Cultivating an Inclusive Workplace for Neurodivergent Staff, online REGISTER
Wed. May 8, 1pm, Navigating Job Accommodations, online REGISTER
Wed. May 22, 1pm, LibraryAware Overview, online REGISTER
Wed. June 12, 10am, Giving Great Service, registration coming soon

Recordings

Other Learning Opportunities

Gale Courses
Udemy
UW-Madison’s iSchool Continuing Education courses
The NEWI calendar
WebJunction: Free Webinars for Library Staff
WebJunction Course Catalog
ALA eLearning

Privacy and Wisconsin Public Libraries Tutorials for Frontline Staff and Managers
Want to better understand the reasons behind privacy policies and laws? Or how to effectively interact with library users about privacy? These tutorials include three modules with 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.

Privacy & Wisconsin Public Libraries Tutorial for Front-Line Staff: https://my.nicheacademy.com/iflslib-staff/course/56679

Privacy & Wisconsin Public Libraries Tutorial for Managers & Directors: https://my.nicheacademy.com/iflslib-staff/course/56903

Ryan Dowd’s Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness on-demand, self-paced online training is available to all Wisconsin library staffs through December 2024. Find tips for de-escalating challenging situations for all patrons and get a better understanding of those who are experiencing homelessness. To start your training, use your library email address when you click here. For assistance, contact Shauna Koszegi at skoszegi@swls.org.