Or: How Do I Learn More?
Continuing Education (CE) is formal instruction for those who wish to keep up with changes and innovations in the library field. For librarians, continuing education opportunities include courses offered online or traditionally through a library school, training provided by commercial vendors, workshops sponsored by bibliographic service centers and library associations, and independent study.
There’s always something new to learn in libraries. Whether you are a new library worker, a mid-career librarian, senior management, support staff, a trustee, or a student employee, the ICfL offers an abundance of continuing education resources for your professional development.
Online Learning
- Niche Academy: Online learning platform built for libraries, with interactive tutorials on a variety of topics.
- ABLE and LiFT: Alternative Basic Library Education (ABLE) and Library Foundation Training (LiFT) courses providing self-paced basic training for library staff.
- Library Learning Online: Self-paced courses to expand the skills of library staff.
- E-Book Collection: E-books on topics of interest to Idaho library staff.
Financial Support
- Partner Training Opportunities: Apply to access paid training opportunities available to Idaho library staff.
- CE Grants: Apply for funds to attend a conference, take library science courses, or attend leadership development or group training.
- Virtual Conference Kits: Available on a first-come, first-served basis to applicants with a demonstrated need.
Webinars
- Info2Go!: The ICfL’s monthly live webinar series brings a variety of topics to Idaho library workers.
- Libraries in Idaho Talking Trends (LITT): Regular virtual conversations with members of the Idaho library community on a number of topics.
Questions
For questions about Continuing Education, contact:
Annie Gaines, Continuing Education Consultant
annie.gaines@libraries.idaho.gov | (208) 639-4151