SPRING UW-Madison iSchool CE Courses

There is another great selection of CE courses scheduled this spring through the UW-Madison iSchool Continuing Ed Dept. If you register by two weeks prior to each course, you get a 10% discount off the  cost. 

Here are the courses that have significant youth content. Check them out - and be sure to check out the full schedule of offerings including tutorials here. 

Babies in the Library    Feb 13 – Mar 26, 2023    Instructor: Brooke Newberry     $250

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 asynchronous 6 week course will build a foundation for working with the very young.

For more information and to register, stop here.

Navigating Book and Program Challenges for Public Libraries    Mar 20 – Apr 30, 2023    Instructor: Dawn Wacek    $250

In the current climate, public library materials, programs, and displays are being challenged not only by community members, but sometimes by a concerted effort among groups who live outside of your region.   Regardless of who is challenging your selections and programming, being prepared will help ease the process for you, your staff, and your Board.  In this 6 week asynchronous class, you will learn more about recent challenges, how to prepare your staff and Board to respond effectively, and how to create policies that protect your library from those who seek to undermine each patron’s freedom to read. 

For more information and to register, stop here.

Service to Homeschoolers    Apr 3 – May 1, 2023    Instructor: Adrienne Pettinelli   $150

Homeschooling has been on the rise for decades, and the COVID-19 pandemic encouraged even more families to take the homeschooling plunge. In this 4 week, asynchronous course, you’ll learn how to eliminate barriers that prevent homeschoolers from using the library effectively, develop low-cost/high-impact programming for homeschoolers, and create a homeschooling collection that will be used by homeschoolers and non-homeschoolers alike.

For more information and to register, stop here.