WiLS Events
Recurring Events
WiLSWorld Shorts
WiLSWorld Shorts are quarterly, free webinars to continue the learning that happens at WiLSWorld all year long! These webinars are designed to do all the same things as WiLSWorld – connect our member community around important issues, foster the exchange of ideas, and help members form professional connections and collaborations to get done what they need to get done.
2017-Present
Taco Tuesdays
WiLS Taco (Talking about Coop Opportunities) Tuesdays are free and virtual webinars served in bite-sized pieces so our members can learn about the valuable products and services being offered by our vendor partners.
Upcoming | Past
WiLS Membership Meetings
WiLS’ Virtual Membership Meetings are an opportunity to hear from voices within the WiLS community as well as news on what WiLS is up to and is going to be up to in the coming months.
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016
Ideas to Action Fund Application Period
WiLS’ mission is to help our members turn ideas into action. WiLS Ideas to Action Funds provide support for innovative or collaborative projects in order to help our members reach their goals and have a positive impact on the Wisconsin library ecosystem.
Read more about WiLS Ideas to Action Fund…
Other Events
PEER COUNCIL
Peer Council is an assembly of technical services librarians in Wisconsin. The WiLS Peer Council meetings are an opportunity to learn new things, share information with peers, and interact with a diverse group with shared common interests.
2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010
WiLSWORLD CONFERENCES
WiLSWorld is an annual library innovation, collaboration, and technology conference hosted by WiLS.
2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010
REGIONAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Gathering of members from all library types, held in six locations around the state, to share ideas and collaborate with one another.
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013
WiLS Fall Classic
Held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference held each fall, this fun, free, and informal event connects librarians with one another and with library vendors over various games and social activities.
Webinar: Using ACRL Frames in Your Instructional Design
This free webinar on how to use the ACRL Frames in your instructional design was hosted by WiLS and presented by Sheila Stoeckel, Director of the UW-Madison Libraries Teaching & Learning Programs.
2016
UPPER MIDWEST DIGITAL COLLECTIONS CONFERENCE
An opportunity for digital content creators and curators to network, share best practices and learn from leaders in the digital cultural heritage field. WiLS co-sponsors this biennial conference in collaboration with partners in the region.
2016 | 2014
ILL MEETINGS
An annual gathering of ILL librarians for review of issues, new developments and systems for interlibrary services.
2015 | 2014 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010
UPDATING LIBRARY SPACES – A LEARNING DAY
A single-day workshop hosted by WiLS, in conjunction with the McIntosh Memorial Library in Viroqua, the Soldiers Grove Public Library, and Engberg Anderson, to learn about the process of building or renovating library spaces including two library tours.
2015
WILS SPRING WEBINARS
In conjunction with our partner OCLC, WiLS is offering four webinars this Spring: Library Spotlight; OCLC Updating – A Sharing Session; Using the WorldCat Knowledge Base to Save Time and Improve Service; and Best Practices for Managing “Born Digital” Content.
2014
WiLS Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made at least two business days prior to the event in order to receive a refund. If a registrant cancels less than two working days prior to the date of the event, the registrant remains responsible for payment; no fees will be refunded. We are unable to refund Eventbrite fees. These fees include a service fee from Eventbrite (2% + $0.99 per ticket) as well as credit card processing fees (3%).
A substitute may take the place of the original registrant, but either the registrant or their institution is responsible for coordinating and communicating changes to WiLS. Cancellations and/or substitutions may be reported to WiLS at .
If an event is canceled by WiLS, due to low registration or inclement weather, registrants will be notified and all fees will be refunded.
