Continuing Education (CE) Archive
- Visit the Library Director Certification page for Certification info.
- Download PI-2453 C.E. Activity Report Template
- Visit the NEWI CE Partnership for free webinars & recordings.
- WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog.
- Please email nic@nflsoffice.org to request archived NFLS-provided C.E. material (prior to 2018).
- Access Free Microsoft App Training when logged into your Microsoft account
- Get free training on select Microsoft Apps from TechSoup (including Outlook & Teams)
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Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference (WWWC), on January 26-27, 2022.
Fourteen sessions will be available in four different tracks, including Management, Marketing, Small and Mighty, and Wellbeing (new). In addition, a "Stretch Break" and "Canva Demo" will be held during conference lunch breaks. |
All fourteen conference sessions will be captioned and recorded in the event people are unable to attend the live session.
Do you have a Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference memory from the last 10 years? What about a favorite presenter or a presentation that had an impact on you? Share it with us!
Do you have a Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference memory from the last 10 years? What about a favorite presenter or a presentation that had an impact on you? Share it with us!
2021 Continuing Education
Assessment and Evaluation for Strategic Decision-Making
October 15, 2021
Kim Kiesewetter, Data Analyst with WiLS. In recent years, there is increasing attention paid to measuring the value of our work – what are we doing that is effective and what challenges might remain? This is where assessment and evaluation come in! While these efforts may seem daunting at first (or even downright scary!), assessment and evaluation can be an opportunity for growth and celebration while also allowing us to make decisions strategically with limited resources. This session will show you how to find and collect data in support of assessment and evaluation efforts at your library.
Building Projects 101
September 28, 2021
Presented by John Thompson, IFLS Library System Director. Provided by Southwest Wisconsin Library System
Does your library need more space? Does the building need to be updated? John Thompson has served as the IFLS Library System Director since January 2007 and has consulted on over 30 building projects in the IFLS area. John has provided consulting, training and workshops for library boards and staff on a variety of library administration topics including building projects! His building project consulting has included evaluating current library configurations, developing space needs assessments, assisting with architect selection, developing building program statements, providing ideas for capital campaigns, and helping answer questions throughout the construction phase.
Tech Days Webinar Series
September 15 - 16, 2021
Learn from experts without having to travel! Tech Days 2021 is a two-day series of webinars. When you participate in the four 90-minute sessions of the Tech Days webinar series, you’ll earn the same number of tech-related continuing education contact hours as you would from attending a one-day in-person workshop. All webinars are recorded, captioned, and available on the Resources page.
The Only Thing More Exhausting Than Having a Mental Illness is Pretending That You Don't
Presented by Carla Huston, Stetsonville Public Library and Provided by Wisconsin Valley Library Service
July 14, 2021
Nearly 20% of Americans experience some form of mental health issue, yet it can be the loneliest place. Carla Huston, director of the Stetsonville Public Library, presents a recorded webinar called “The Only Thing More Exhausting Than Having a Mental Illness is Pretending That You Don't.” This webinar is worth 1 contact hour and available on the WVLS YouTube Channel.
2021 Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) Annual Conference
May 4 - 7, 2021
If you participated live or will be watching recorded sessions, you may count both activities as Category B continuing education contact hours toward recertification. For this year’s online format of the conference, you may count one (1) contact hour for each session you attended or watched. Just fill out one Continuing Education Activity Report for each day the conference and list the sessions you attended.
From Plexiglass to Physical Distancing: Library Spaces in 2021
Presented by Curt Beyler, Brown County Library and Provided by Wisconsin Valley Library Service
April 15, 2021
Learning Objectives:
Top Tips For Online Presentations
Receive effective tips for making your virtual presentations more effective. Created as a teaching tool for presenters at the 2021 WAPL virtual conference, Jamie Matczak now shares these tips widely.
Presented by Jamie Matczak, CE Consultant at WI Valley Library System
April, 2021
Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
Watch this free 50-minute online training to learn what unconscious bias is, the many ways in which it is experienced, and how it can hinder the effectiveness of teams and organizations.
Presented by GovLoop Academy
March 16, 2021
Job & Career Search Using Labor Market Information
Review of the DWD website tools to assist in career development and job search. The webinar will focus on using the MyLMI Widgets, the Skills Explorer Tool, and WisConomy, the labor market data tool.
Presented by Maura Kirkham, Bureau of Workforce Information and Technical Support
February 10, 2021
Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference
This year's conference had 14 programs with tracks in Management, Small Libraries, Public Services and Marketing. The recordings, slides and hand outs are available at https://www.wildwiscwinterweb.com/post-conference-resources.html.
January 27-28, 2021
WISL PubLib - Treat Yo' Self (Self-Care in a Small Library)
Wisconsin's Small Library Section of WLA hosted a WISL PubLib session with the topic of self-care.
Presented by Angie Bodzislaw & Sara Klemann January 21, 2021
NO MBA REQUIRED: How to Engage Your Business Community (Library Journal webcast)
Discover the steps your fellow librarians are taking to support their business communities in meaningful ways.
Presented by Natalie Cannestra, Angela Doolin and Trevor Winn. Sponsored by GALE, A Cengage Company.
January 19, 2021
October 15, 2021
Kim Kiesewetter, Data Analyst with WiLS. In recent years, there is increasing attention paid to measuring the value of our work – what are we doing that is effective and what challenges might remain? This is where assessment and evaluation come in! While these efforts may seem daunting at first (or even downright scary!), assessment and evaluation can be an opportunity for growth and celebration while also allowing us to make decisions strategically with limited resources. This session will show you how to find and collect data in support of assessment and evaluation efforts at your library.
Building Projects 101
September 28, 2021
Presented by John Thompson, IFLS Library System Director. Provided by Southwest Wisconsin Library System
Does your library need more space? Does the building need to be updated? John Thompson has served as the IFLS Library System Director since January 2007 and has consulted on over 30 building projects in the IFLS area. John has provided consulting, training and workshops for library boards and staff on a variety of library administration topics including building projects! His building project consulting has included evaluating current library configurations, developing space needs assessments, assisting with architect selection, developing building program statements, providing ideas for capital campaigns, and helping answer questions throughout the construction phase.
Tech Days Webinar Series
September 15 - 16, 2021
Learn from experts without having to travel! Tech Days 2021 is a two-day series of webinars. When you participate in the four 90-minute sessions of the Tech Days webinar series, you’ll earn the same number of tech-related continuing education contact hours as you would from attending a one-day in-person workshop. All webinars are recorded, captioned, and available on the Resources page.
The Only Thing More Exhausting Than Having a Mental Illness is Pretending That You Don't
Presented by Carla Huston, Stetsonville Public Library and Provided by Wisconsin Valley Library Service
July 14, 2021
Nearly 20% of Americans experience some form of mental health issue, yet it can be the loneliest place. Carla Huston, director of the Stetsonville Public Library, presents a recorded webinar called “The Only Thing More Exhausting Than Having a Mental Illness is Pretending That You Don't.” This webinar is worth 1 contact hour and available on the WVLS YouTube Channel.
2021 Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) Annual Conference
May 4 - 7, 2021
If you participated live or will be watching recorded sessions, you may count both activities as Category B continuing education contact hours toward recertification. For this year’s online format of the conference, you may count one (1) contact hour for each session you attended or watched. Just fill out one Continuing Education Activity Report for each day the conference and list the sessions you attended.
From Plexiglass to Physical Distancing: Library Spaces in 2021
Presented by Curt Beyler, Brown County Library and Provided by Wisconsin Valley Library Service
April 15, 2021
Learning Objectives:
- Discover low and high-cost changes to library spaces during a pandemic.
- Learn best practices for staff and public safety.
- Learn steps to opening a library incrementally and safely following a pandemic.
Top Tips For Online Presentations
Receive effective tips for making your virtual presentations more effective. Created as a teaching tool for presenters at the 2021 WAPL virtual conference, Jamie Matczak now shares these tips widely.
Presented by Jamie Matczak, CE Consultant at WI Valley Library System
April, 2021
Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
Watch this free 50-minute online training to learn what unconscious bias is, the many ways in which it is experienced, and how it can hinder the effectiveness of teams and organizations.
Presented by GovLoop Academy
March 16, 2021
Job & Career Search Using Labor Market Information
Review of the DWD website tools to assist in career development and job search. The webinar will focus on using the MyLMI Widgets, the Skills Explorer Tool, and WisConomy, the labor market data tool.
Presented by Maura Kirkham, Bureau of Workforce Information and Technical Support
February 10, 2021
Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference
This year's conference had 14 programs with tracks in Management, Small Libraries, Public Services and Marketing. The recordings, slides and hand outs are available at https://www.wildwiscwinterweb.com/post-conference-resources.html.
January 27-28, 2021
WISL PubLib - Treat Yo' Self (Self-Care in a Small Library)
Wisconsin's Small Library Section of WLA hosted a WISL PubLib session with the topic of self-care.
Presented by Angie Bodzislaw & Sara Klemann January 21, 2021
NO MBA REQUIRED: How to Engage Your Business Community (Library Journal webcast)
Discover the steps your fellow librarians are taking to support their business communities in meaningful ways.
Presented by Natalie Cannestra, Angela Doolin and Trevor Winn. Sponsored by GALE, A Cengage Company.
January 19, 2021
2020 Continuing Education
Accessible Libraries 101
Webinar presented by Angela Meyers, IFLS Library System
NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech - Video Production: Tools, Tips and Tricks
December 20, 2020
Tech Days 2020
Trustee Training Week
August 24-28, 2020
Tips for Leading Productive Meetings with Microsoft Teams - New Horizons
Microsoft Teams offers a variety of ways to conduct and lead professional and effective meetings. During this webinar, you'll learn tips and tricks to see how you can utilize other applications in conjunction with Teams to have a productive meeting. You'll also gain a solid foundation on how to lead a successful online meeting. Handouts
July 8, 2020
Youth Services Programming Palooza
Presented by Shawn Brommer, Marge Loch-Wouters, Angela Meyers, and Tessa Schmidt
June 4, 2020
WiscNet Community Conversation: Connecting People & Strategies in a Strange Time - WiscNet
May 5, 2020
Curbside Service Webinar Recordings - DPI
April, 2020
This is a webinar in which four libraries shared their procedures and best practices around curbside service.
Unemployment Insurance Basics: Assisting Library Patrons
April 27, 2020
Department of Workforce Development
Giving Bad News - WVLS Webinar
April 10, 2020
“Giving Bad News” by Betsy Bleck, director of the Oconomowoc Public Library.
This presentation is worth 1 contact hour in Category C. Also linked in the text in the video is an activity sheet, resources, and a survey.
About this webinar: Giving bad news is seldom easy, especially for service-oriented library staff. It is, however, a regular part of the job. Bad news may cause anguish and agitation -- for both the person giving and receiving it! Learn how to deliver bad news in a tactful and direct way that ensures safety, defuses tension, and helps everyone involved retain a sense of dignity and pride. Learning objectives for this webinar include how to prepare to give bad news, how to deliver it, and how to follow up. Betsy Bleck is the director of the Oconomowoc Public Library, and certified in the "Prepare Training Program" by the Crisis Prevention Institute.
Mitigating COVID-19 When Managing Paper-Based, Circulating, and Other Types of Collections
March 30, 2020
Dr. David Berendes and Dr. Catherine Rasberry, from the Centers for Disease Control, provide an overview of the CDC’s guidance for community settings and environmental disinfection, and a discussion of how libraries, archives, and museums can help mitigate COVID-19 when working with paper-based, circulating, and other types of collections.
Advocacy from A to Z - ALSC Webinar
March 19, 2020
Let’s face it: one of the trends in the library industry is having to do more with less. How can you achieve your goals without sacrificing service when budgets and time are stretched thin? The key is advocacy. Join ALSC’s Advocacy and Legislation committee for an exploration of advocacy as it relates to children and children’s library services. You’ll get concrete tips on how to advocate for the patrons you serve, regardless of whether your advocacy happens at a local, state, or federal level. A&L will consider, too, the impact your advocacy can have on your community and profession.
Web Accessibility Tips and Tools
Provided via WiLS World Shorts, by Ashley Dzick, Adjunct Professor - Milwaukee School of Engineering
March 13, 2020
An Introduction to Creating a Library Marketing Plan
February 13, 2020
Mark Ibach and Jamie Matczak, along with Kathy Dempsey, discuss how a library can create a marketing plan using "The Cycle of True Marketing." They introduce a template that will be finalized soon and available for use.
Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference
January 22-23, 2020
Compassionate Accountability: Dealing with Problem Behaviors in the Library
January 16, 2020
Sponsored by the Nicolet Federated Library System
Presented by Emily Rogers & Karla Giraldez - Brown County Library
The Librarian's Guide to Homelessness by Ryan Dowd
January through December, 2020
Webinar presented by Angela Meyers, IFLS Library System
NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech - Video Production: Tools, Tips and Tricks
December 20, 2020
Tech Days 2020
- Change is a Constant: Technology, Service, and Constant Change — recording | slides | CE activity report form
- Mind the Gap: How to Navigate Your Way Across the Digital Divide — recording | slides | CE activity report form
- Productivity and Technology — recording | slides | handout with links | chat log Q&A | CE activity report form
- Technology Training for Non-Techies — recording | slides | CE activity report form
Trustee Training Week
August 24-28, 2020
Tips for Leading Productive Meetings with Microsoft Teams - New Horizons
Microsoft Teams offers a variety of ways to conduct and lead professional and effective meetings. During this webinar, you'll learn tips and tricks to see how you can utilize other applications in conjunction with Teams to have a productive meeting. You'll also gain a solid foundation on how to lead a successful online meeting. Handouts
July 8, 2020
Youth Services Programming Palooza
Presented by Shawn Brommer, Marge Loch-Wouters, Angela Meyers, and Tessa Schmidt
June 4, 2020
WiscNet Community Conversation: Connecting People & Strategies in a Strange Time - WiscNet
May 5, 2020
Curbside Service Webinar Recordings - DPI
April, 2020
This is a webinar in which four libraries shared their procedures and best practices around curbside service.
Unemployment Insurance Basics: Assisting Library Patrons
April 27, 2020
Department of Workforce Development
Giving Bad News - WVLS Webinar
April 10, 2020
“Giving Bad News” by Betsy Bleck, director of the Oconomowoc Public Library.
This presentation is worth 1 contact hour in Category C. Also linked in the text in the video is an activity sheet, resources, and a survey.
About this webinar: Giving bad news is seldom easy, especially for service-oriented library staff. It is, however, a regular part of the job. Bad news may cause anguish and agitation -- for both the person giving and receiving it! Learn how to deliver bad news in a tactful and direct way that ensures safety, defuses tension, and helps everyone involved retain a sense of dignity and pride. Learning objectives for this webinar include how to prepare to give bad news, how to deliver it, and how to follow up. Betsy Bleck is the director of the Oconomowoc Public Library, and certified in the "Prepare Training Program" by the Crisis Prevention Institute.
Mitigating COVID-19 When Managing Paper-Based, Circulating, and Other Types of Collections
March 30, 2020
Dr. David Berendes and Dr. Catherine Rasberry, from the Centers for Disease Control, provide an overview of the CDC’s guidance for community settings and environmental disinfection, and a discussion of how libraries, archives, and museums can help mitigate COVID-19 when working with paper-based, circulating, and other types of collections.
Advocacy from A to Z - ALSC Webinar
March 19, 2020
Let’s face it: one of the trends in the library industry is having to do more with less. How can you achieve your goals without sacrificing service when budgets and time are stretched thin? The key is advocacy. Join ALSC’s Advocacy and Legislation committee for an exploration of advocacy as it relates to children and children’s library services. You’ll get concrete tips on how to advocate for the patrons you serve, regardless of whether your advocacy happens at a local, state, or federal level. A&L will consider, too, the impact your advocacy can have on your community and profession.
Web Accessibility Tips and Tools
Provided via WiLS World Shorts, by Ashley Dzick, Adjunct Professor - Milwaukee School of Engineering
March 13, 2020
An Introduction to Creating a Library Marketing Plan
February 13, 2020
Mark Ibach and Jamie Matczak, along with Kathy Dempsey, discuss how a library can create a marketing plan using "The Cycle of True Marketing." They introduce a template that will be finalized soon and available for use.
Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference
January 22-23, 2020
Compassionate Accountability: Dealing with Problem Behaviors in the Library
January 16, 2020
Sponsored by the Nicolet Federated Library System
Presented by Emily Rogers & Karla Giraldez - Brown County Library
The Librarian's Guide to Homelessness by Ryan Dowd
January through December, 2020
