A Non-Comprehensive List of Free or Relatively Inexpensive ...



Learning When There’s No Time (or Money) to Learn

A Non-Comprehensive List of Resources for Staff Learners and Trainers

Learning on the Web (Online Courses, Webcasts and More)

ALA Advocacy University –

This initiative of ALA President Camila Alire is designed to help library advocates make the case for libraries at the local level. The Frontline Advocacy Toolkit is designed to motivate, encourage, provide content, train, and educate librarians and library workers at the front lines in advocating for their libraries and their profession.

ALA Learning Round Table – learnrt and

The Learning RT (LearnRT) promotes quality continuing education for all library personnel: self-directed learners, those with an interest in staff (and public) training and development Membership is open to ALA members but most of the resources on the LearnRT website are free to all, including archives of the quarterly newsletter.

BCR Free Friday Forums –

These one hour sessions are designed to give participants increased insight into the new technologies and services offered through the Bibliographic Center for Research.

Booklist Online –

This site contains listings of free webinars and blogs of particular interest to library staff working in adult and youth services.

Commoncraft –

Free three-minute videos help explain complex technology subjects ‘in plain English’. Here’s where to turn to learn about blogs, podcasting, social networking, Twitter and more. Adobe Flash Player 10 is needed to play these videos.

Common Knowledge –

This site helps non-profits leverage the internet for fundraising, marketing, communications and advocacy.

Alternative Basic Library Education (ABLE) Program –

The free, online Alternative Basic Library Education (ABLE) Program is made available through the Idaho Commission for Libraries. It provide basic library knowledge and skills for staff who have no formal education in library science. The Supplemental Alternative Basic Library Education (SABLE) Program provides additional resources in library knowledge and skills for staff members who have no formal education in library science. This program is a supplement to the ABLE courses but is not tied to the completion of the ABLE courses.

Infopeople –

Stay current the free and easy way! Attend one of Infopeople's webinars on topics of vital interest to library staff. Webinars are one of the many innovative ways Infopeople delivers top quality training to you.

LE@D (Lifelong Education at Desktop/University of North Texas –

Whether you are a member of an organization that’s paying for your LE@D class, or you’re taking classes on your own dime, LE@D provides a quick and easy process for learning. Currently there are dozens of self-paced library-related courses to choose from, all priced at $25.

The Ohio Library Council – online_edu.asp

The OLC offers three free excellent comprehensive online training programs:

• Marketing the Library – Six self-paced library marketing training modules, with resources, examples, quizzes and exercises. Learn to create market plans.

• ORE on the Web (Ohio Reference Excellence) – Six self-paced modules emphasize the reference process; enhanced with photos, stories, web links and exercises.

• Orientation Program – This training for new public library employees includes an introduction to the basic library organization, mission and services. First day, week, or month working in the library? What will you need to know?

OPAL (Online Programming for Libraries) – opal-

OPAL is an international collaborative effort by libraries and other organizations of all types to provide live (and archived) web-based programs and training for library users and library staff members.

School Library Journal –

Free webcasts of interest to children and teen library staff, mostly centered around books and library collections.

SirsiDynix Institute –

The SirsiDynix Institute provides free live (and archived) webinars featuring leading speakers and events on library topics of current interest such as social libraries, workplace culture, customer service, etc.

TechSoup for Libraries – (upcoming) and

TechSoup for Libraries is a project of TechSoup Global, a nonprofit devoted to making technology and technology education available and affordable to libraries worldwide. Attend TechSoup Talks webinars (also archived) for libraries and nonprofits. Learn about technology, innovation, TechSoup resources, and more! The Learn and Share page lists a variety of training resources.

WebJunction –

WebJunction is a unique online community where library staff come together to create, connect and learn... to share ideas, solve problems, take online courses, and have fun. Investigate e-learning, join a discussion group or search for free training and tutorials which have been posted by others. See the Course Catalog for options including self-paced SkillSoft, LE@D/University of North Texas and LibraryU courses. Prices vary depending on whether your state is a WJ Community Partner state.

Competencies

IMLS 21st Century Library Skills –

This report outlines a vision for the role of libraries and museums in the national dialogue around learning and 21st century skills and includes case studies of innovative audience engagement and 21st century skills practices from across the country. See also the section Self-Assessment Tools.

Competency Index for the Library Field –

The Competency Index is a compilation of competency statements that address a broad spectrum of library practice and service. Competency sets from many library organizations were reviewed, aggregated and synthesized into the Index by a team of reviewers, followed by reviews by subject matter experts. Compiled and edited by Betha Gutsche, WebJunction.

Multi-Media Resources (sorry, not free)

CRMLearning –

CRM Learning is just one of many multi-media training and development companies that allow free online previews or hard copy previews (you have to pay return postage) of their extensive library of titles/topics. Star Thrower () and Media Partners (media-) are two other companies

Library Video Network –

LVN began over 20 years ago as a consortium of Maryland public libraries and is currently under the auspices of the Baltimore County PL. They have an extensive listing of training media at reasonable prices. Recent releases include Holding an Effective Meeting, Marketing and Merchandising the Library, and Conducting the Reference Interview.

Subscribe to Email Discussion Lists

Learning Round Table Email List –

The purpose of this discussion list is to share information among the Learning Round Table membership related to training, staff development, and Learning Round Table news. The list is open to anyone interested in training, learning, and staff development. Follow the link above for details on how to join the Learning Round Table Email List.

Stay Current with Blogs and PodCasts!

ALA Learning –

The Learning Round Table's Blog is the hot, new blog in the library blogosphere. Managing Editor, Lori Reed, has put together a team of fabulous bloggers including: Peter Bromberg, Maurice Coleman, Betha Gutsche, Buffy Hamilton, Sarah Houghton-Jan, Marianne Lenox, Bobbi Newman, Lauren Pressley, Paul Signorelli, Jay Turner, and Stephanie Zimmerman.

Library Garden –

Library Garden has been conceived as an ongoing conversation among librarians with differing perspectives (public, academic, consortia, state, youth, LIS) but one shared goal: ensuring the health and relevance of libraries. This blog is maintained by a team of librarian/editors in NJ.

Online Learning for Library Staff –

This blog is to share online continuing education opportunities for library staff on all levels.

Stephen (Abram) Lighthouse –

“Stephen’s Lighthouse Blog: lluminating Library Industry Trends, Innovation and Information” is maintained by Stephen Abram, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Markets for Gale, a part of Cengage Learning.

T is for Training –

Maintained by Maurice Coleman (the bald geek librarian), Harford County (MD) PL, “T is for Training: the blogosphere home of the library training podcast” is dedicated but not obsessed with training in libraries. This program seeks to deepen the conversation about training, share resources, connect, socially network and to laugh a lot. You the listener are vital to the success of the show. 

National Certification Programs

Certified Public Library Administrator Certificate Program (CPLA) –

The CPLA program is a voluntary post-MLS certification program for public librarians with three years or more of supervisory experience.

Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSCP) –

The LSSC Program is the first national, voluntary certification program for library support staff. Over forty candidates have applied since the program opened January 25, 2010. This new certification program will help library support staff achieve recognition for current and new skills and abilities, and increase access to continuing education opportunities.

And More…

Ageless Learner –

Is your library a learning organization? One way to begin the process of creating a learning culture and to enroll others in the effort is to conduct a learning culture audit. A simple diagnostic can help you assess your organization and your management team’s orientation to learning. This audit and others can be found on Marcia Connor’s Ageless Learner site.

Customer Service: Balancing Rights and Responsibilities –

The second in PLA’s Train the Trainer series, this kit contains everything needed to hold a one-day customer service training workshop at your library. Content focuses on creating effective customer service policies and norms in your library by defining the rights and responsibilities of both customers and staff members. Published by PLA and sold for $45.

Defending Access with Confidence: A Practical Workshop on Intellectual Freedom –



This interactive, ready-to-use Intellectual Freedom training program for public library employees is based on the ALA guidelines relating to intellectual freedom. It provides libraries with step-by-step directions for planning and rolling out a comprehensive training program on access issues and how to resolve challenges at your library. Published by PLA and sold for $60 but you can probably obtain a copy through your local library.

Vark: A Guide to Learning Styles –

VARK is a questionnaire that provides you with a profile of their learning preferences and help you understand how you learn best. Knowing how you learn will help you select the best formats for your learning and will contribute to your effectiveness as a learner.

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Prepared by

Pat Carterette, Director of Continuing Education

Georgia Public Library Service

pcarterette@

February 2010

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