WiLS Events

Meetings, webinars, and conferences created and hosted by WiLS

WiLSWorld Shorts

WiLSWorld Shorts are free webinars that connect all different types WiLS community members around important issues, foster the exchange of ideas, and help members form professional networks to get done what they need to get done.

Annual Member Meetings

WiLS’ virtual Membership Meetings are an opportunity to hear from voices within the WiLS community as well as a recap of what WiLS is up to and is going to be up to in the coming months.

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.

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Upcoming Events

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
  • Partner Event | Whatcha Say?: Communicating Across an Intergenerational Workforce

    October 27, 2026  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT
    NC LIVE - North Carolina LIVE Zoom-platform webinar

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    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
  • WiLSWorld Shorts: Libraries Supporting Small Business- Building Partnerships for Local Economic Development

    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
  • Taco Tuesday

    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.

  • Partner Event | Evidence-Based Library Advocacy: Assessment Strategies for Every Library Type

    November 3, 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT
    A Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC), Zoom-platform webinar

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    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
  • Partner Event | Building Foundations for Future Success in AI and Media Literacy

    November 5, 2026  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
    A Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC), Zoom-platform webinar

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    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
  • Partner Event | AI Evaluation in Action: Discovering and Combating AI Hallucinated Citations

    November 9, 2026  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT
    NC LIVE - North Carolina LIVE Zoom-platform webinar

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    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
  • Partner Event | AI in Research and Teaching: Engaging Faculty in Critical Conversation

    November 12, 2026  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
    A Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC), Zoom-platform webinar

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    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
  • Taco Tuesday

    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
  • Taco Tuesday

    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
  • Taco Tuesday

    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
  • Taco Tuesday

    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
  • Taco Tuesday

    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
  • Taco Tuesday

    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
  • Taco Tuesday

    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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Past Events

Peer Council

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 Conferences

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

Regional Community Meetings

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

WiLS Fall Classic

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.

2017  |  2016  |  2015  |  2014

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-sponsored this biennial conference in collaboration with partners in the region through 2016.
2016 | 2014

ILL Meeting

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

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 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.