Friday, December 17, 2021

UW-Madison iSchool CE Courses

The spring 2022 online courses and tutorials have been announced and there's plenty of great youth content for you! Plus don’t forget about the virtual Power Up Pop-Ups conference, Feb 21-Mar 4 (featuring one session noon-1pm CST most days) with great content to increase your leadership skills as a youth librarian!

 

If you register at least 2 weeks early, you save 10% on the registration cost.

 

Teens in the Library  

Jan 31-March 13  2.CEUs  $250   Instructor Linda Jerome

You’ve got teens in the library–now what? Or maybe you’d like to have more teens in the library, so how exactly do you do that? This course will help provide library staff with a foundation upon which they can build successful service to teens in their community through programming, attractive space for teens in their library, teen collections, and outreach and community partnerships. Learn to create opportunities for teens to become happy, healthy, and successful adults. Class discussions will address how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected teen services, as well as strategies for success moving forward.

 

Babies in the Library

Feb 7-March 20   2.0 CEUs  $250   Instructor: Brooke Newberry

Library service to patrons begins at birth. How can library practitioners offer the best programs, collections, and services possible to the youngest members of our communities (0-23 months)? After laying the groundwork for developmentally appropriate practice, this course will provide strategies and ideas for providing outstanding services to families with young children. Whether you are new to the profession, considering starting a baby storytime, searching for outreach partners, or looking to refresh your collection, this course will build a foundation for working with the very young.

 

Programming with a Purpose

Feb 28-March 27   1.4 CEUs   $150    Instructor: Kelsey Johnson-Kaiser

We all want our libraries to have strong programming. How do you know if your library is producing meaningful programs that align with vision, support the mission, and recognize staff capacity versus simply falling into the “more is more” trap? Regardless of your library’s size, there are ways you can bring intentional thinking into programming so you’re supporting the community while working smarter. This course will explore broad perspectives on identifying programming values and goals as well as in-depth strategies for planning thoughtful, intentional programs for any age. Participants will actively focus on defining programming priorities that are informed by both current practices and goals; using a methodical practice to identify pain points and realistic solutions; implementing a project charter tool; and effective communication to aid in change management. 

Services to Families Experiencing Homelessness

Feb 28 April 10      2.0 CEUs    $250    Instructor: Vikki Terrile

The Great Recession, COVID-19, and widespread economic instability all contributed to an increase in family homelessness. The recent elimination of eviction moratoriums and other protections are expected to increase the numbers of children and families in homeless situations. Libraries can serve as a key resource for children and parents whose housing is unstable. In this course, you will explore the causes of family homelessness and learn how libraries can support children and families experiencing housing insecurity. This course will provide opportunities to connect with schools and community organizations to understand the nature of family homelessness in your community and reach families where they are. The course will also present a range of service and programming options, address access barriers, and explore how to advocate for families experiencing homelessness.

 

Storytime: An Opportunity for Social Justice

March 28- May 8    2.0 CEUs    $250    Instructor: Katelyn Martens-Rodriguez

This class will focus on making your storytimes more welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and grounded in social justice. With fellow students, you will have honest discussions and learn creative ways to approach storytime spaces (in-person or virtual). This class challenges the idea that libraries are neutral spaces, and stands with vulnerable populations. You will focus on inspiring and assisting other students to provide the best possible storytimes to families. This class provides the opportunity to celebrate successes and make mistakes to pave the way for assessment and growth.

Additional courses that can also be helpful in your youth services work include:

·        Spanish for Libraries and Privacy in Libraries – both self-paced tutorials that you can begin the day you register for $100 (1.4 CEUs).

·        Cultural Competence in Libraries: Encouraging Reflective Practice

·        Libraries and the Customer Experience with Jamie Matczak

·        Strategies for Supervising Part-time Employees

·        Building Your Management Toolkit with Jennifer Bernetzke

·        Know Your Community: Survey Design for Results

 

To access all the great spring content from UW-Madison iSchool CE, stop here.


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