WRLS 2026 Upcoming Workshops and Events for Continuing Education
Professional Development
Find additional resources for library directors, youth services/programming staff, and support personnel in the WRLS Knowledgebase.
What is the WRLS Knowledgebase? The WRLS Knowledgebase is a self-service library of articles, links, worksheets, templates, pre-made publicity templates and posts, and shared documents. Visit the WRLS Knowledgebase through SharePoint in your WRLS Outlook Account or through this link.
Need help accessing the WRLS Knowledgebase? Email itsupport@wrlsweb.org.
WRLS Wonders Podcast
Listen to the WRLS Wonders Podcast here! Even though the podcast has been on a hiatus during the pandemic, expect an eventual return. The podcast is a great CE resource for library staff on the go.
Directors
Public Library Director (PLD) Certification Forms | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Certification Manual for Wisconsin Public Library Directors | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
More resources for library directors can be found in the WRLS Knowledgebase HERE.
Niche Academy | Ryan Dowd Training
Recordings include advice for dealing with homeless patrons, patrons with mental health or hygiene issues, and information to help you deal with customers from all walks of life– a great resource for anyone who needs help having “tough conversations.”
(Subscription to this resource paid for by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.)
Are you a first-time user? Email barry@wrlsweb.org for access.
Past Workshops/CE Opportunities
Continuing Education Opportunities- 2025
WRLS Events & Continuing Education Calendar February 2025 Why is the Librarian Paid Less Than Anyone Else? Thursday, February 20- 9am-12pm Winding Rivers Library System headquarters (West Salem) Asking for a raise is not easy. Listen to the...
Continuing Education Opportunities- 2024
WRLS Events & Continuing Education Calendar March 2024 CCBC Event- Great New Books for Children and Teens with Intellectual Freedom discussion Thursday, March 14- 9:30am-3pm Gays Mills Public Library, Gays Mills, Wisconsin This will be a Great New...
Continuing Education Opportunities- 2023
January 2023 WRLS WeeWorkshop: Beanstack Refresher w/ Rebekah Garrety Wed 1/11/2023 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Microsoft Teams Meeting Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference Virtual Conference January 25-26, 2023 Find archived webinars...
Continuing Education Opportunities- 2022
January 2022 Records Retention Workshop with Shannon Schultz Find out how long you need to keep those old boxes of meeting minutes here! Shannon is the Public Library Administration Consultant with the Library Services Team at the Department of Public Instruction--...
Continuing Education Opportunities- 2021
January 2021 Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference January 27-28, 2021 This year's conference has 14 programs with tracks in Management, Small Libraries, Public Services and Marketing. Participate from the comfort and safety of your own home or...