Roll with it…Gaming in Libraries
Sept 8 – Oct 5 (4 weeks) $165
Games are a multifaceted (and often, underutilized) way to engage with patrons of all ages at your library. In this class, we’ll discuss collection development and policy creation for video games, board games, and TTRPGs (tabletop role-playing games). We’ll also strategize the development and implementation of gaming clubs, from casual board game meet-ups, running Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, to after school video game clubs and more! Instructor: Dusty Karls, La Crosse Public Library
Sept 15 – Oct 26 (6 weeks), $275
The “Science of Reading” is a term gaining traction and informing legislation but it is not new. Gough & Tunmer brought us their model for reading comprehension in 1986, The Simple View of Reading, and described a simple formula: RC = D x LC. Reading Comprehension (RC) is the product of Decoding (D) and Language Comprehension (LC) proficiencies. The science of reading remains grounded in this same research and now encompasses thousands of studies. As librarians, we can employ specific strategies to incorporate this knowledge into our programming and play spaces. Let’s focus on concrete ways we can bring this research into our daily work to assist our youngest patrons on their lifelong reading journey through weekly reading assignments, discussions, and reflection on our current practices. Instructor: Katelyn Martens-Rodriguez, Washington County Library (MN)STEAM For Youth Services
Oct 6 – Nov 2 (4 weeks) $165
Are you interested in exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) for youth ages 0–5? This course will highlight why STEAM matters in early childhood, how libraries can foster curiosity and discovery, and how to incorporate STEAM into programs and storytimes in developmentally appropriate ways. We’ll also explore what’s emerging in the field of preschool STEAM. You will learn:
Oct 6 – Nov 2 (4 weeks) $165
Are you interested in exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) for youth ages 0–5? This course will highlight why STEAM matters in early childhood, how libraries can foster curiosity and discovery, and how to incorporate STEAM into programs and storytimes in developmentally appropriate ways. We’ll also explore what’s emerging in the field of preschool STEAM. You will learn:
- Understand how young children’s brains develop alongside early STEAM skills and milestones.
- Identify and explain the core concepts of STEAM and how they appear in early childhood learning.
- Design developmentally appropriate library programs or storytimes that integrate STEAM concepts.
- Explore current trends and future directions in early childhood STEAM learning.
Instructor: Kristin Caldwell, formerly La Crosse County Library
Oct 13 – Nov 23 (6weeks) $275
Trauma-Informed Care started in the healthcare field, but there is a lot to being trauma informed that can equip libraries to best serve our complex communities. A trauma-informed library is a place where staff understands the perspectives of people who have experienced trauma and provides positive and unbiased service. All the decisions we make are opportunities for retraumatization or healing; so we might as well make them deliberately! Learn how to apply a trauma-informed lens to improve your service, space, and work culture. Topics:
- What “trauma-informed” means in a library context
- Toxic stress and the brain, and what that means for our work interactions
- Applying trauma-informed principles to library work
- The importance of workforce wellness in a Trauma-Informed approach
- An introduction to the concepts of historical trauma and institutional oppression
Oct 13 – Dec 7 (8 weeks) $360
Looking to ground yourself in the basics of youth services for public libraries? Whether you are new to the field, need a refresher, or just need a breath of fresh air, this course will look at the past, present and, future of great service for children and teens. Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the basics of child development and trends
- Create age-appropriate collections and programming
- Perform advocacy and outreach activities
- Establish effective community partnerships
- Build kid-friendly environments
- Work through difficult patron situations
- Learn about recent trends in youth services
- Libraries and the Customer Experience, Oct 20 – Nov 16
Instructor: Brooke Newberry, La Crosse (WI) Public Library
You can see these additional courses of interest at the iSchool CE page go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce
- Advanced Public Library Administration, Sept 8 – Nov 30
- Introduction to Digitization Projects, Sept 8 – Nov 2
- Public and Community Library Services, Sept 15 – Dec 7
- Basic Public Library Administration, Sept 15 – Dec 7
- Basics of Cataloging, Sept 22 – Nov 16
- NEW! Starting Strong: A Guide to the Initial Phases of Library Facility Planning, Oct 6 – Nov 16
- Making a Collection Count: Collection Management Basics, Oct 13 – Dec 7
- Nonfiction RA: Beyond the Basics, Oct 20-Nov 16
- Libraries and the Customer Experience, Oct 20 – Nov 16
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