WiLSWorld is coming up July 24-25, at the Pyle Center in Madison please be sure to register soon!
WiLSWorld – Tuesday, July 24th
WiLSWorld is an annual library innovation and technologies forum hosted by WiLS. The conference brings together WiLS members from across Wisconsin to share developments in library technology, discuss new and innovative projects and possibilities, and explore ways to leverage partnerships and collaborate within the community and beyond.
This year’s conference will be headlined by keynote presenter Sarah T. Roberts. Read more about the WiLSWorld 2018 programs.
WiLSWorld Workshops – Wednesday, July 25th
Tailored to meet the learning needs expressed by our member community, these half-day workshops will help you get hands-on experience from experts in marketing and lean process improvement!
Read more about the WiLSWorld 2018 Workshops.
TUESDAY, JULY 24
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8:30-9:00 Coffee and Registration
9:00-9:15 Welcome and Introductions
9:15-10:30 Keynote Address
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:45 Concurrent Sessions I
- Makerspaces – You Built One, Now What?
- Lighting Talks: Innovations in Digital Projects
- Don’t Let the Why Overshadow the How: Focusing on Mission throughout Major Organizational Change
12:00-1:00 Lunch (included)
1:15-2:30 Afternoon Plenary
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:45 Concurrent Sessions II
- Open Educational Resources Roundtable
- From Dystopia to Utopia: The Future of E-content in Libraries
- Visual Literacy: From Fake News to Fair Use
3:45-4:00 Break
4:00-4:45 Concurrent Sessions III
- Values Sensitive Design
- Serving Entrepreneurs: Makerspaces and More
- All Good Things: How to End a Project 101
4:45-5:00 Closing Remarks and iPad Giveaway
5:00 Camp WiLSWorld at Camp Trippalindee!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
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8:30-9:00 Registration and Coffee
9:00-12:00 Morning Workshops
- Kanbans, Kaizens, and Kata: Demystifying Continuous Improvement (Part 1 of 2)
- Build a Marketing Plan Like a Pro
12:00-1:00 Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00-4:00 Afternoon Workshops
- Kanbans, Kaizens, and Kata: Demystifying continuous improvement (Part 2 of 2)