New and updated content tagged "Continuing Ed"

Libraries -- Live Long & Prosper

Shirley Biladeau — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:28:03 -0600

SLME

Shirley Biladeau — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:23:00 -0600

SLME Application Steps
University of Montana SLME Program
Montana State University SLME Program Library Media Endorsement Program

SWIM Application
Copy either of these files to your hard drive -- then you can complete the electronic file and print to submit.

Word Document
PDF Document

Click here to return to the SWIM home page!

SWIM - MLIS

Shirley Biladeau — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:02:24 -0600

UNT Graduate School Information
Steps in MLIS Application
University of North Texas Brochure
University of North Texas Application Process

Application for SWIM-MLIS Scholarship
Copy either of these files to your hard drive -- then you can complete the electronic file and print to submit.

Word Document
PDF Document

Click here to Return to SWIM Home Page.

More Learning Resources

Shirley Biladeau — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:49:12 -0600

Free & Reduced Cost List of CE published monthly by ICFL on libidaho

ICFL Resources
ABLE/SABLE Online Courses- Library Basics (ICFL)
Idaho Librarian Survival Resources -- a great tool for new and established Idaho librarians
ICFL Training Guides
LiLI Unlimited Training Resources
Trustee Manual --- Coming Fall 2009
WebJunction Idaho Programming and continuing education
How to use WebJunction Self-Paced Courses -- a short video on the different types of coureses available.

ICFL Workshop Handouts
Aloha! Customer Service by Erin McCusker and Anne Abrams, April 2009
Continuing Education = Lifelong Learning: Slides & Handout from Spring ILA Conferences, 2009
eBooks: Easy, Expansive, Efficient Spring SWILA Conference 2009
Funding Fundamentals: Slides and participant ideas at the March 31, 2009 ILA Region 4 conference
Funding Fundamentals: Slides and participant ideas at the May 8, 2009 ILA Region 2 conference
Funding Fundamentals: Slides and participant ideas at the October 2, 2009 ILA annual conference
Libraries = Learning Organizations Online Conferences
Libraries - Live Long & Prosper by Erin McCusker, Anne Abrams, & Shirley Biladeau, November 2009
Live Long & Prosper by Erin McCusker & Shirley Biladeau, November 2009
Results Oriented Job Descriptions by Erin McCusker, April 2009
Live Long and Prosper by ERin McCusker & Shirley Biladeau, November 2009
Team Building Resources - Erin McCusker, Field Consultant - Onsite Library Training 2009

Resources Beyond Idaho
BCR
Collection Development (Arizona)
Collection Development for School Librarians
Online Tutorials - Colorado Library Consortiuam
George and Joan Thinking Out Loud. InfoPeople podcasts, 2007- . Free subscriptions available.
InfoPeople Archived Webcasts and Webinars California-based training group
LE@D - Lifelong Education @ Desktop - University of North Texas
Librarians Internet Index -- Websites you can trust
Library Basic Skills: Collection Development, Cataloging, Reference, Book Repair (Utah)
Northwest Central
OCLC
OPAL - Online Programming for All Libraries - Archives
Outcomes Based Planning and Evaluation (OBPE) - (Indiana)
References Training & Art of the Reference Interview
SirsiDynix Institute Archive
Small Library Management Training Program--Professionalism (Texas)
Toolkit for Planning and Building Public Libraries (Utah)
WebJunction Pathfinders

Blogs -- check these out for the latest in library trends and news
Librarianinblack
Shiftedlibrarian
Movingon-ce
SPLAT - Special Projects Library Action Team
Stephen's Lighthouse
Libworm: Technology
David Lee King
LISNews

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Formal Education

Shirley Biladeau — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:03:39 -0600

Interested in pursuing a formal degree or certification? Check out these sites to discover the opportunities. Don't forget to check out the CE Funding resources section!

Idaho
College of Southern Idaho
University of Idaho - Independent Study in Idaho
Idaho School Media Endorsement & Recertification
SWIM Regional Collaborative Library Education Project

Online Degree Programs
Online MLS Programs -- site maintained by Central Jersey Regional Library Cooperative

Other Programs
University of Arizona
Emporia State University
LE@D - University of North Texas
Library Support Staff Certification Program - ALA
University of Illinois Graduate School of Library and Information Science
Small Library Management Training Program--Professionalism (Texas)

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Professional Organizations

Shirley Biladeau — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:54:53 -0600

Professional organizations are an excellent resource for continuing education activities, as well as networking with other library professionals. Whether you choose to be involved at the local, state, national or international level, you will find that these connections will be invaluable as you continue on your career journey.

Each professional organization offers at least one annual conference, as well as other online and continuing education activities. Don't forget to check out the First Time Attendee LSTA CE Grant.

American Association for State and Local History
Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL)
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
American Library Association (ALA)
Advocacy for Youth Services (ALA)
Idaho Library Association (ILA)
Medical Library Association (MLA)
Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA)
Public Library Association (PLA)
Special Libraries Association (SLA)

This list only scratches the surface. If you know of another professional organization that provides continuing education which should be included in this list just email shirley.biladeau@libraries.idaho.gov

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CE Funding

Shirley Biladeau — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:38:12 -0600

Now that you have decided which road to take on your continuing education journey, you may have also discovered you need some financial assistance. Here are some resources to consider:

Continuing Education Grants for Libraries (ICFL)
Become A Librarian! (Central Jersey Regional Library Cooperative)
Idaho Library Association
SWIM Regional Collaborative Library Education Project

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Self-Directed Learning Resources

Shirley Biladeau — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:12:22 -0600

The following links will take you to a wide variety of self-directed learning opportunities. Some items you will need to register for and others are available 24/7. Be sure to Bookmark this page so you can readily check for new resources!

Free & Reduced Cost List of CE ~ published monthly by ICFL on libidaho

ABLE/SABLE Online Courses- Library Basics (ICFL)
BCR
Collection Development (Arizona)
Collection Development for Spanish Language Materials (Diana Miranda - Texas)
Free Online Tutorials
LiLI Unlimited Training Resources
Online Tutorials - Colorado Library Consortiuam
Northwest Central
OCLC
Online Programming for all Libraries Archives (OPAL)
Outcomes Based Planning and Evaluation (OBPE) - (Indiana)
Readers Advisory (Iowa)
References Training & Art of the Reference Interview
Small Library Management Training Program--Professionalism (Texas)
Storytelling - (Iowa)
WebJunction Idaho
How to use WebJunction Self-Paced Courses -- a short video on the different types of coureses available.

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Competencies

Shirley Biladeau — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:45:56 -0600

Regardless of your role within the library, there are certain competencies, or skills, that are required for you to be successful in your position. The links listed below provide a well-rounded view of skills needed for any position within the library. Please use these to help identify your continuing education needs.

ALA's Core Competencies of Librarianship
Competency Index for the Library Field -- WebJunction Idaho
Library Practitioner Core Competencies - Western Council of State Libraries
Library Support Staff Competencies -- ALA-APA
Library Management Competencies - WebJunction Idaho
Personal/Interpersonal Competencies - WebJunction Idaho
Information Technology Core Competencies Checklist - Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
Technology: Core, Systems, & IT Competencies - WebJunction Idaho

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School Library Partnerships

Shirley Biladeau — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:03:38 -0600

School Library Partnerships: Building strong libraries, building powerful students

is a collaborative effort which includes the Idaho Commission for Libraries, Idaho Parent-Teacher Association, Idaho school libraries, BSU Albertsons Library and the Department of Education. The focus of this venture is to bring together parents, educators, and administrators to advocate for and understand the value of school librarians, paraprofessionals, and materials. Partnerships, 21st Century learning tools, and fun are part of the mix too.

Events

1. Partnerships & Conversations: November & December

Join us at a school library near you to talk about why your library is essential to student success. Find out how to identify partnerships to enhance your library’s resources and explore 21st century learning tools. Best of all, the two-hour sessions are designed to allow you enough time to join the session even if you are a little late. They will end on time.

Extra credit (a Flip video camera for your library) is yours if you bring a parent and an administrator (or designee) with you. Plus there will be give-aways and treats!

Librarians Register Today!

If you are going for extra credit (bringing along a parent and administrator/designee), be sure and have their name and email address (if available) when you register.

FlipCam Materials

Flip video camera award requirements & contract
Video Examples: TeacherTube and Edublogs
FlipShare Guide
Upload guide: Edublogs.tv and TeacherTube.com
Talent Release (Media Waiver for students appearing on camera)
More Examples for Media Waivers
Tips for using your Flipcam!
Navigating Your IT Department

Other Resources

21st Century Librarian Tools
WebJunction Professional Development Tools
American Association of School Librarians Standards for the 21st-Century Learner
WebJunction Idaho
Information, Communication & Technology Standards -- Idaho Library Association
Impact of a 21st Century School Library Media Specialist - School Library Journal

2. Expanding the Conversation with the Washington Moms

Three regional one-day conferences will be held throughout the state during late January and early February, 2010 to expand the focus of building partnerships, building powerful students! This event will bring together school librarians, administrators and parents to further explore building partnerships as well as focus on 21st Century Learning Skills. The Washington Coalition for School Libraries & Information Technology (aka the Washington Moms) who led a grass-roots campaign in Washington State to increase the awareness of the importance of libraries on student academic success will be guest presenters.

3. Building Partnerships

In April of 2010 at the statewide meeting of the Idaho PTA, the building of partnerships will culminate.

Sustainability

In October 2010, the Washington Moms will present a pre-conference at the annual Idaho Library Association to further expand the awareness and potential of partnership building.