Library Ethics 101: What Would You Do? (Trustee Training Week)

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Public libraries face ethical issues all the time. This session aims to create an open discussion about library core values and ethics.

Inspired by a session at the 2020 Public Library Association Conference, our program provides real library ethical scenarios, followed by a discussion with a panel of experienced trainers. We will discuss sticky situations when personal ethics and professional ethics differ.

This is a highly interactive session; audience participation is encouraged. Attendees will leave with a list of helpful resources and books. 


You & your library's trustees are invited to attend any or all 5 of these webinars during Wisconsin Trustee Training Week, August 23 - 27, 2021. All presentations start at 12:00 noon, and last 60 minutes. The webinars will be recorded.

All library staff, board trustees, volunteers, and Friends group members are welcome to participate. There is no charge.

To participate, all you need is...
for the visual, either...

for the audio, either...

  • earbuds, headphones, or speakers connected to your device, or
  • use a telephone or speakerphone to call in (long distance rates apply)

If you're not able to attend live, the webinars will be recorded.

All of the webinars are eligible as continuing education contact hours (1 per webinar) toward public library director recertification.

The Trustee Training Week series is supported by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Public Library Development Team, with funding support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Date: 
Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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