Sources of Continuing Education

Courses at local institutions

Formal workshops Online courses Professional

conferences Product and service

contracts

On-the-job training Distance learning

from an accredited library school

Professional reading Personal networking

Topics for Lifelong Learning

Marketing of the library and its services

Public relations Fundraising Space & building

design

Community outreach Community

partnerships Customer service

training Multilingual services

Sources of Funding for Continuing Education

Library’s budget Service and product contracts State libraries “Friends of the Library” grants City funds

Tuition reimbursement funds Professional development funds

National and state library associations

ALA’s Five Key Action Areas

Diversity Equity of Access Intellectual Freedom 21st Century Literacy Education and Continuous Learning

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