WI DPI Workshop for New Youth Staffers

 

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Registration is now open for the Foundations of Wisconsin Librarianship: Essential Skills for Library Media Specialists and Public Library Staff Serving Youth workshop.  This workshop is specifically structured to be most beneficial to public library staff new (three years or less) to serving youth in Wisconsin libraries and will provide an introduction to essential skills, resources, and strategies for working in public libraries. New school library media specialists and public library staff new to serving youth will spend time working separately, focusing specifically on their role in each institution. The groups will also join together to  begin networking and building relationships for future collaborations. Guest presenters will address the full group, including speakers from the CCBC, PBS Education, and Wisconsin Science Festival. The three-day in-person workshop will be held at Hotel Mead, in Wisconsin Rapids from 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 29 through 2:00 p.m. on Thursday July 31, 2025. There is no cost to attend and most meals will be provided. Attendees, or their library, will be responsible for mileage, two nights lodging, and one evening meal. Participants who successfully complete the full workshop will receive a $100 stipend.  Space is limited to 30 public library attendees. Tentative Breakout Sessions: Collection Development Basics Programming 101 Early Literacy Overview Compassion Resilience Summer Library Programming BadgerLink for Public Libraries Games and Play Learning Registration will close on Monday May 12th. We will notify participants of their attendance status by May 19th and they will need to confirm their attendance by May 30th. Jeni Schomber Public Library Consultant Contact: jeni.schomber@dpi.wi.gov