Prairielands encourages staff in member libraries to investigate trends and changes in library programs and job descriptions through continuing education. Organizations listed below provide continuing education opportunities in the form of conferences, webinars and self-paced learning. While many charge for their services, some are free. This list is not and will not attempt to be exhaustive. It is also not intended to imply Prairielands scholarships will only be granted for these opportunities.
Coming Soon: Diversity in Rural Libraries.
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Continuing Education Listings
Minnesota Libraries – Presented by the Minnesota Multitype Library Systems
Minitex Training & Events
WebJunction
American Library Association
ALA Units
American Association of School librarians
Association of College and Research Libraries
Public Library Association
Young Adult Library Services Association
Upcoming conferences and events
MLA 2023: Emily Spieker, Marshall-Lyon County
I had a wonderful first time at MLA! I have not been to a library event like this, it was a great experience not only for the workshops, but for the networking experience as well.
ARSL 2023 “Unite to Ignite” Conference: Carrie Dose, Jackson Co.
Thanks to Prairielands, I was able to attend the Association for Rural & Small Libraries conference in Wichita, Kansas. The conference exceeded all of my expectations. The sessions I attended were all fantastic, […]
ARSL 2023 “Unite to Ignite” Conference: Mackenzie Schley, Jackson Co.
Attending the Association of Rural and Small Libraries 2023 Annual Conference in Wichita, KS was a great experience! There were 4 days of sessions and each one was incredibly helpful. Beyond the sessions, […]
MLA 2023: Elisabeth Kable, Hutchinson
The 2023 MLA Conference was very informative, and I took home a lot of ideas! I attended some amazing sessions over the course of the two days. One session highlighted the current […] |
MLA 2023: Katy Hiltner, Hutchinson
I registered for the 2023 Minnesota Library Association Conference “Library Workers Make the Library Work!” Due to unexpected circumstances, I was only able to attend the first day of the conference. However, […] |
MLA 2023: Rachelle Golde, Hutchinson
This year’s Minnesota Library Association Conference was full of great sessions, keynotes, and vendors. I crammed as much as I could into my schedule and even downloaded the slides and notes from sessions […]