WiLSWorld 2019

Thank you for attending WiLSWorld! Feel free to peruse the slides from the programs and workshop presentations as they roll in!

WiLS’ annual conference on innovative library practices in technology and collaboration brings together our members from across Wisconsin and beyond to share ideas, connect with one another, and learn about developments in the field.

This year, WiLSWorld will be held on July 23rd, with workshops on July 24th, at the Pyle Center in Madison.

We are excited to share that WiLSWorld’s 2019 Keynote Speaker will be Rebecca Stavick, Executive Director of Do Space in Omaha, co-founder of Open Nebraska, Library Journal Mover & Shaker, and member of the Urban Libraries Council Executive Board.

Read more about Rebecca Stavick on her website.

More WiLSWorld 2019 highlights include:

• Plenary speaker, Madison Public Library – Pinney Branch’s own Sarah Lawton, LJ Mover & Shaker, featured speaker at Library Journal’s Design Institute, and member of the PLA Task Force on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice.
• Programs on library data, web accessibility, ebook innovations, Pressbooks, expanding broadband access, and so much more!
• Happy hour (with free snacks!) at Camp Trippalindee
• Morning workshops on how to get things done with process design, talking the language of user experience, and making the case for open educational resources
• A reduced-cost afternoon workshop on the role of libraries in advancing racial equity with plenary speaker Sarah Lawton and Gordon F. Goodwin from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity, a program of Race Forward.

WiLS is very grateful to our conference sponsors and the conference planning team for their work!

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.