ERIC Number: EJ969444
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 12
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Continuing Education for Distance Librarians
Cassner, Mary; Adams, Kate E.
Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning, v6 n2 p117-128 2012
Distance librarians as engaged professionals work in a complex environment of changes in technologies, user expectations, and institutional goals. They strive to keep current with skills and competencies to support distance learners. This article provides a selection of continuing education opportunities for distance librarians, and is relevant for all practicing librarians. Suggestions include physical and virtual conferences, professional journals for reflective reading, short-term webinars about current topics and innovative approaches, blogs for sharing ideas, and discussion and interest groups for networking with colleagues about best practices, leadership, and serving academic populations.
Descriptors: Distance Education, Continuing Education, Librarians, Educational Opportunities, Career Development, Professional Development, Educational Resources, Information Sources, Library Education, Training Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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