WiLS Events
Meetings, webinars, and conferences created and hosted by WiLS
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Below you will find information about upcoming events from WiLS, like Taco Tuesdays and WiLSWorld Shorts, along with Partner Event offerings brought to you by WiLS’ membership in the Professional Development Alliance of Library Consortia.
October 27, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT
NC LIVE - North Carolina LIVE Zoom-platform webinar
Every generation has its own way of communicating, but what happens when those don’t match up? How do you ensure expectations are communicated and working…
October 28, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT
Join us on Wednesday, October 28th at 1:00 pm CT for a virtual session exploring the essential role libraries can play in strengthening Wisconsin’s local economies and supporting entrepreneurial success. This session will introduce how the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)…
November 3, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CT
Virtual, Zoom-platform meeting
Read more about and register for this Taco Tuesday set of vendor presentations on the Taco Tuesday website.
November 3, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT
A Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC), Zoom-platform webinar
How can libraries demonstrate their value to stakeholders? This session will explore strategies for aligning library services with institutional and community goals, conducting needs assessments, gathering meaningful data, and communicating impact. Drawing on experience in both…
November 5, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
A Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC), Zoom-platform webinar
This session explores how K–12 media specialists and academic librarians can work together to build strong, sustainable pathways for AI and media literacy. The program highlights shared challenges, practical teaching strategies, and collaborative tools that support…
November 9, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT
NC LIVE - North Carolina LIVE Zoom-platform webinar
Students and faculty find themselves in a precarious position, as they are both encouraged to integrate AI tools into their research and teaching practice, but also remain…
November 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
A Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC), Zoom-platform webinar
Academic campuses that are proponents and enthusiastic adopters of AI do not always create space for the range of nuanced conversations and perspectives on AI that allow faculty to thoughtfully consider its integration into their teaching…
November 17, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CT
Virtual, Zoom-platform meeting
Read more about and register for this Taco Tuesday set of vendor presentations on the Taco Tuesday website.
December 1, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CT
Virtual, Zoom-platform meeting
Read more about and register for this Taco Tuesday set of vendor presentations on the Taco Tuesday website.
December 15, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CT
Virtual, Zoom-platform meeting
Read more about and register for this Taco Tuesday set of vendor presentations on the Taco Tuesday website.
January 5, 2027 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CT
Read more about and register for this Taco Tuesday set of vendor presentations on the Taco Tuesday website.
January 19, 2027 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CT
Read more about and register for this Taco Tuesday set of vendor presentations on the Taco Tuesday website.
February 2, 2027 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CT
Read more about and register for this Taco Tuesday set of vendor presentations on the Taco Tuesday website.
February 16, 2027 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CT
Read more about and register for this Taco Tuesday set of vendor presentations on the Taco Tuesday website.
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Peer Council was 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 | 2010
WiLSWorld was an annual library innovation, collaboration, and technology conference hosted by WiLS that brought together libraries and cultural organizations of all types to learn about shared challenges and solutions.
2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010
These gatherings of members from all library types were held in multiple locations around the state and allowed attendees to share ideas and collaborate with one another.
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013
Held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference, this fun, free, and informal event connected librarians with one another and with library vendors over various games and social activities.
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
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-sponsored this biennial conference in collaboration with partners in the region through 2016.
2016 | 2014
This was an annual gathering of interlibrary loan librarians to review issues, new developments, and systems for interlibrary ILL services.
2015 | 2014 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010
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
In conjunction with our partner OCLC, WiLS offered four webinars in 2014: 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 information@wils.org.
If an event is canceled by WiLS, due to low registration or inclement weather, registrants will be notified and all fees will be refunded.