by Leah Langby | Apr 17, 2026 | Learning Loop
Many thanks to Amanda Unger from the Hudson Area Public Library, who attended the PLA Annual Conference earlier this month, for sharing a few take-aways! I had the privilege to attend all three days of the Public Library Association Conference. There was an...
by Leah Langby | Mar 19, 2026 | Learning Loop
from the IFLS Library System, 2026 What to bring Wear comfortable shoes, bring a backpack to carry swag if you want to collect it, bring a water bottle, snacks, and anything else you need to stay comfortable in a possibly-noisy exhibit hall. If you have business...
by Leah Langby | Dec 8, 2025 | Learning Loop
As part of our contract with REALiving EAP, from now until December 21 we have access to the recorded webinar Feedback That Actually Works by Jesseca Erb. You’ll have to sign in with your library email address to access the recording. Slides are here: ...
by Leah Langby | Nov 12, 2025 | Learning Loop
For the first time in nearly two decades, the national Public Library Association Conference will be held in Minneapolis at the Minneapolis Convention Center March 31-April 3* this spring! IFLS has budgeted some funds to provide scholarships and other assistance to...
by Leah Langby | Nov 12, 2025 | Learning Loop
REALiving (the Employee Assistance Program) provides IFLS with two free trainings as part of our yearly subscription. The first one will be available for 2 weeks only, from 11/12-11/25. Handling Difficult Conversations Like a Champion with Jesseca Erb is available...
by Leah Langby | Aug 12, 2025 | Learning Loop
Christinna Swearingen from the Rusk County Community Library in Ladysmith received a scholarship to attend the Rural Summit in Anchorage, Alaska. The scholarship covered the conference, but not travel costs, and IFLS was able to assist with those costs thanks to an...
