WEMTA 2025 - Ignite and Inspire: Impacting Learning Together: Full Schedule

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8:15am CDT

Sustainability in Action in the School Library

Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT

Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a framework, we'll explore sustainability-based library activities that connect with classroom curriculum and information literacy. While addressing SDGs in the library may seem daunting, audience members may be surprised at the power of simple, engaging activities. Prepare to leave this session with a confidence boost and an understanding of how to incorporate all seventeen of the SDGs into your library!

Speakers

Jacqueline Liesch

Dr. Jacqueline D. Liesch has taught students from ages 3 to 18-years old in Wisconsin, Ecuador, South Carolina, and Japan. Teaching students from around the world has enabled me to learn from their perspectives and experiences. Furthermore, by living, studying, volunteering, teaching... Read More →

Amanda Struckmeyer

Middleton Cross Plains Area School District

Amanda Struckmeyer is a Library Media Specialist at a K-4 school in Middleton. She has long been involved in ALA and has served on numerous committees, including the Caldecott and Newbery Committees. As the AASL/WEMTA Liaison, she attended the AASL National Conference in Utah in October... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
BCC Boardroom

Intermediate, Early childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Company Sustainability

9:30am CDT

Fixer Upper - Season 6, Episode 1

Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

BCC Boardroom

Have a library in need of an overhaul? On a limited budget? Not sure where to start? In this session we will learn how to create a library space Chip and Joanna would be proud of! Over the last few years I’ve been able to update the spaces in each of my 9 libraries to make them more fun and functional. I will share floor plans, before/after pictures, tips and tricks for maximizing your space, furniture feedback, and organizational ideas to breathe new life into your library! This would be a great session if you are relatively new to the library or have a limited amount of staff to help with your transformation.

Speakers

Jamie Jestadt

Library Media Specialist, Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools

Hi there! I'm Jamie Jestadt from Wisconsin Rapids. This is my 8th year as Library Media Specialist for the nine elementary schools in our district. I have over 2,500 amazing students who teach me something new every day. I love everything about the library and am so excited to be... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
BCC Boardroom

Beginner, Early childhood, Elementary

Company Budget & Resources, Collaborative Spaces, Library Space

10:45am CDT

BadgerLink Data: Trends, Reflections, and Support for Your Library

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

BCC Boardroom

Data is used for compliance purposes; to evaluate programs; for advocacy, marketing, or promotion; to inform research & policy; and for continuous improvement of operations. Join this session to learn about what the data is (and isn’t) telling us about the use of BadgerLink resources at K-12 libraries and statewide, what this may mean for the future of digital resources, and steps you can take to begin or enhance your data collection journey. Bring your curiosity and questions and leave with new insights!

Speakers

Jen Champoux

BadgerLink Technical Support & Training Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Jen is on the Library Services Team at DPI, where she works primarily on BadgerLink, providing technical support and training. She also writes BadgerLink's Bulletin posts and mails out promotional posters and bookmarks. Reach out to her for all things BadgerLink!

Elizabeth Neuman

Digital Services Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Elizabeth joined DPI in 2012 and provides leadership in the planning, development, and maintenance of BadgerLink, Wisconsin's collection of electronic resources available to all residents. Her focus is on resource selection, access & other technical-related topics including emerging... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
BCC Boardroom

Intermediate, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Company Budget & Resources, Data & Privacy, Digital Resources