Please check the NEWI list of free webinars to find online continuing education opportunities you may attend from where you are. Most sessions are 60 minutes long, and are provided – at no charge to you – by associations, agencies, companies, and library systems. There’s a lot to choose from, so here’s a sample of topics that may be of interest to you. Please click titles to register for webinars.

Managing stress & building resilience:

• How to Prioritize Your Wellness During the Hustle of the Holiday Season - Noon on Tuesday, Dec 7
• The Contentment Ethic - Noon on Tuesday, Dec 7
• The Myth of the Work/Life Balance for Small Library Directors - 2pm on Thursday, Dec 9
• Connecting the Whys: Cultivating a Healthy Workplace Culture - Noon on Tuesday, Dec 14
• Mental Health Practices for the Virtual World - Noon on Wednesday, Dec 15

Equity, diversity and inclusion:

• South Asia Book Award Celebration - 6:30pm on Wednesday, Dec 8
• The Latinx KidLit Book Festival - 8:45am on Thursday, Dec 9 & Friday, Dec 10
• Tackling Racism and Bias in the Library Catalog - 1pm on Thursday, Dec 16 [create a free ALA account to register]

A sample of webinars on other topics:

• Instagram Basics for Libraries - 1pm, Wednesday Dec 8
• Too Many Bags: How to Address Someone Bringing in Too Much Stuff - 1pm on Thursday, Dec 9
• Passive and Drop-In Programs? Love That Journey For Us! - 2pm on Thursday, Dec 9
• Preparing for a First Amendment Audit - 9am on Thursday, Dec 16
• Challenged Books at Your Library: Managing and Addressing Censorship Attempts - 10 am on Wednesday, Dec 15

Here are the headlines from the November 24, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Thanksgiving Reflection
• NFLS Office Closed for Thanksgiving
• Beanstack Training and Winter Reading Reminders
• Instagram Basics for Libraries

Here are the headlines from the November 12, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• New Digital Data Tool for Libraries: Benchmark
• BadgerLink Advisory Group: Call for Applicants
• Free Bookmarks & Posters from BadgerLink
• American Rescue Plan Humanities Grants for Libraries
• Submit a PLA Webinar Proposal
• Poster Contest for WI 5th Graders: Bring Our Missing Children Home

Please check the NEWI list of free webinars to find online continuing education opportunities you may attend from where you are. Most sessions are 60 minutes long, and are provided – at no charge to you – by associations, agencies, companies, and library systems. There’s a lot to choose from, so here’s a sample of topics that may be of interest to you.
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Managing stress & building resilience; click title to register:

• A Mind-Body Prescription for Dealing with Burnout - Noon on Thursday, Nov 4
• Fostering & Sustaining a Healthy Culture with a Hybrid Workforce - 2pm on Wednesday, Nov 17
• Rekindling from Burnout: Lessons and Strategies for Public Library Workers - 2pm on Thursday, Nov 18
• Self-Care: Awareness, Acknowledgement, Action - 2pm on Thursday, Nov 18
• Creating a Healthy Culture with Conduct, Communication, and Conflict Resolution - 1pm on Tuesday, Nov 30

Equity, diversity, and inclusion; click title to register:

• “¡Vamos a leer!”: Collection Development for Spanish Language Children’s Materials - 10am on Thursday, Nov 4
• Building a More Diverse Holiday Collection - 1pm on Thursday, Nov 4
• Library Dementia Services - 1pm on Wednesday, Nov 10
• Supporting Formerly Incarcerated Individuals with a Fresh Start @ Your Library - 1pm on Thursday, Nov 18
• Developing Inclusive Library Services for Teens with Disabilities - 2pm on Thursday, Nov 18

A sample of webinars on other topics; click title to register:

• Beanstack Staff Essentials - 2pm on Tuesday, Nov 2
• Trends in Digital Privacy: Is There Even Such a Thing? - 1pm on Thursday, Nov 4
• Body Odor: How to Talk About Odor Without Awkwardness (Updated) - 1pm on Thursday, Nov 4
• Library Marketing Plan Workshop - 9:30am on Friday, Nov 12
• Library Design Institute - 10am on Tuesday, Nov 30

Here are the headlines from the October 29, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• WLA Mentorship Program: Be a mentor. Find a mentor.
• ARSL Virtual Conference Registration Still Open
• Library Marketing Plan Workshop
• PLA 2022 Offers $280 Early Bird Discount
• New Job Openings at Door County Library

Here are the headlines from the October 15, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• TeachingBooks.net Acquired by OverDrive
• Virtual Library Marketing and Communications Conference: Nov 2-3
• BadgerLink Training Available On-Demand
• Dive Into Reading: The Magic of Isaiah's Summer Reading Show

Below are the headlines from the September 3, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Grant Opportunities
  • Library Marketing Plan Workshop and Mini-Grant Opportunity
  • East Asia in Wisconsin Accepting Grant Applications Through October 1
• Library Programming & Resources
  • Chad Lewis: Author of the Strange and Unusual Offers Virtual Openings for Fall & Winter 2021
• Continuing Education Opportunities
  • How to Write More Effective Email and Web Content
  • Midwest Archives Conference: Call for Session Proposals

Please check the NEWI list of free webinars to find online continuing education opportunities you may attend from where you are. Most sessions are 60 minutes long, and are provided – at no charge to you – by associations, agencies, companies, and library systems. There’s a lot to choose from, so here’s a sample of topics that may be of interest to you.

Managing stress & building resilience; click title to register:

• Put Yourself on Top of Your To-Do List: Lessons in Self-Care - Noon on Wednesday, Sep 15
• Embracing Discomfort - 3pm on Thursday, Sep 16
• Compassion Resilience and Anxiety Management During Tough Times - 1 pm on Wednesday, Sep 22

Equity, diversity and inclusion; click title to register:

• Anti-Racist Education: Building Your Inclusive Collection & Curriculum - 1pm on Wednesday, Sep 8
• Autism in Libraries - 1pm on Wednesday, Sep 15
• Developing Welcoming Spaces for Members of the LGBTQ+ Community - 8am on Friday, Sep 17
• New Service Models for Patrons with Intellectual Disability - 1pm on Wednesday, Sep 22
• Voices Matter: The Power of Diversity in Picture Books - 1pm on Wednesday, Sep 22
• Actively Anti-Racist Library Service to Leisure Readers: A Discussion - 1pm on Thursday, Sep 30

Tech Days Webinar Series; click title to register:

• Digital First: All Library Planning Starts with Digital - 10am on Wednesday, Sep 15
• Canva Demo and Q&A - Noon on Wednesday, Sep 15
• Free Online Tools to Increase Your Workflow & Productivity - 1pm on Wednesday, Sep 15
• Video Production: Tools, Tips and Tricks - 10am on Thursday, Sep 16
• Canva Demo and Q&A - Noon on Thursday, Sep 16
• Emerging Tech Trends for 2021 and Beyond - 1pm on Thursday, Sep 16

A sample of webinars on other topics; click title to register:

• Kicked Out!: How to Safely ask Someone to Leave (Without Calling the Police) - 1pm on Thursday, Sep 9
• Beanstack Library Administrator Essentials: Admin Tools Tour - 1pm on Tuesday, Sep 14
• Less Ostrich, More Owl: 5 Steps to Quickly Improve Your Library's Ability to Respond to a Sudden Disaster - Noon on Wednesday, Sep 22
• How to: TikTok - 1pm on Wednesday, Sep 22
• Hiring in 2021 and Beyond - 1pm on Wednesday, Sep 29
• How to Write More Effective Email and Web Content – 2pm on Thursday, Sep 30

Please check the NEWI list of free webinars to find online continuing education opportunities you may attend from where you are. Most sessions are 60 minutes long, and are provided – at no charge to you – by associations, agencies, companies, and library systems.

There’s a lot to choose from, so here’s a sample of topics that may be of interest to you.

Managing stress & building resilience, click title to register:

• Coping with Stress Through Journaling - 10:30am on Thursday, July 8
• Mental Health Matters! Finding Support in Challenging Times – 10am on Wednesday, July 14
• The Art of Saying No: Setting Boundaries & Making Space for What Matters - 11:45am on Thursday, July 15

Equity, diversity and inclusion, click title to register:

• On Implicit Bias and Communication - 2pm on Thursday, July 8
• Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Through Collection Analysis and Development - 4pm on Wednesday, July 21
• Using Courage to Confront Bias - 1pm on Thursday, July 22 [no registration required]
• Accessibility Features in Microsoft - Noon on Tuesday, July 27

Google tools, click title to register:

• Google Forms Basics - 11am on Thursday, July 8
• 10 Chrome Extensions You Can't Live Without - 12pm on Thursday, July 8
• Getting Started with Google Drawings - 3pm on Thursday, July 8
• Choose Your Own Adventure with Google Slides - 4pm on Thursday, July 8

A sample of webinars on other topics; click title to register:

• Youth Perceptions of Online Harassment, Cyberbullying, and “Just Drama”: Avenues for Support and Guidance [no registration required] - 10am on Wednesday, July 14
• Beanstack Reports Bootcamp - 1pm on Wednesday, July 14
• Introduction to Library Ethics - 1:30pm on Monday, July 19
• Supporting STEM Education in Rural Communities - 2pm on Monday, July 19
• Canva: Design Basics for Your Small Business - 5pm on Tuesday, July 27
• Canva: Advanced Design Skills for Small Business Owner/Marketer - 5pm on Thursday, July 29

Here are links to county-specific sheets created by Covering Wisconsin that provide your patrons with the contact information they need to obtain health insurance and other services.

Below are the headlines from the May 28, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Door County Library: A Digital Readiness Case Study
• Apply Now: NASA@ My Library
• Wisconsin DNR Explorer Program
• Dismantling Racism in Collaborative Collections
• Digital Readiness Fairs
• Build a Better Library Website Boot Camp

Website design presents many challenges and considerations. From thinking about the user experience to accessibility to navigation, websites are a true extension of the library's services. Thanks to the New Jersey State Library, a new course is available in the WebJunction Course Catalog (for free) to help library staff improve their websites to better serve the community. The Build a Better Library Website Boot Camp is an online course made possible in part by a 2020 award from the Catalyst Fund at LYRASIS.

The training is designed to help libraries improve the overall look and function of their websites. Through the boot camp, learners have the self-guided instruction, tools, and support to improve the user experience and design of their websites.

Source: Crossroads newsletter from WebJunction

Below are the headlines from the May 14, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Take the Marketing Toolkit Survey: Libraries Activating Workforce Development Skills
• Submit a PLA 2022 Program Proposal
• Grant Opportunities & News
  • Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Registration Open May 12, EBB Registration Webinar on May 19
  • National Preservation Program: Preservation Needs Assessment and Preservation Plan
  • Brown County Library Recipient of Grant to Fund Materials about East Asia
• Continuing Education Highlights
  • Registration Open for May 27th SSCS Conference
  • Customers Without Masks (by Ryan Dowd) - Free 1-Hour Webinar May 20th
  • Talking about the COVID Vaccine In Your Community

Below are the headlines from the May 7, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• 2021 Rural Libraries Summit: May 25-26
• Submit PLA Webinar Proposals through May 31
• ADANN 30th Anniversary Spotlight on ADA Resource Portals
• Grant Opportunities
  • WiLS 2021 Ideas to Action Fund Application Period Is Open
  • ARSL Conference Scholarship Applications Now Accepted
• Programming Resources
  • ARSL Program-Palooza Round Table: May 20th
  • CSLP Newsletter: April 2021
  • Stealing Away: Stories (by Wisconsin author Kevin Revolinski)
• The “Marketing Funnel” Approach to Customer Engagement
• Don’t Forget: Encourage Your Library Patrons to Share their Stories