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From Exploration to Implementation: Discounted Tech Crash Course from UW-Madison iSchool for WiLS Members

October 26, 2026 WiLS staff

Join us for the latest edition of UW-Madison’s iSchool Tech Crash Courses as we consider best practices for implementing AI at work, copyright considerations, and implementing AI policy. Hear from practitioners in the field in five webinars as they offer practical guidance, critical insights, and real-world examples. Whether you’re just beginning to explore generative tools, experimenting with applications, or reevaluating the role of AI in your organization, there’s a session to fit your needs.

Each webinar will be streamed live with human-generated captions. Recordings, complete with captions, will be available to registered attendees for 60 days. The sessions are:

  • The Next Chapter: AI for Information Professionals on Thursday, February 4th, from 12-1 PM CST  🔥 Free for WiLS Members! Register here. 🔥 
  • Teaching, Learning, and Researching with AI: A Panel Discussion on Thursday, February 11th, from 12-1 PM CST
  • Copyright in the Age of AI on Thursday, February 18th, from 12-1 PM CST
  • Collection Development in the Era of Generative AI: Action Steps and Strategies for Libraries on Thursday, February 25th, from 12-1 PM CST
  • AI as a Tool: Local Models and Real Library Workflows on Thursday, March 4th, from 12-1 PM CST

The first session, The Next Chapter: AI for Information Professionals, is free for WiLS members. Use this form to register to attend the single free webinar. WiLS members can also register for all five webinars at a discounted rate of $180. Just select the WiLS Member discount when you register for the full series. Be sure to register by February 4th, 2027!

Visit the iSchool’s event website for full details.

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