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
Spanish Institute Beginning 1 course by Courtney Walsh / Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg (KMS) Public Schools
This Beginning 1 Spanish course through the Spanish Institute of Minneapolis ran 30 hours over 10 weeks time. We worked on basic vocabulary and common present tense verbs. The classes were held […] |
American Sign Language for Library Staff: Level 1 by Elisabeth Schmieg /Dassel Public Library
I am currently taking American Sign Language for Library Staff through ALA with ASL interpreter, author, librarian, and teacher Kathy MacMillan. Last Spring I was able to take some classes with this teacher […]
ARSL Annual Conference by Calla Jarvie / Rock County Community Library
I was able to attend the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) annual conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The opportunity to meet with and talk to other libraries from small and rural areas […]
ITEM Conference by Theresa Nysetvold / Murray County Central Schools
It was such a pleasure to attend an in-person conference! Librarians and media specialists gathered from around the state, though primarily attendees were from the Twin Cities. I enjoyed time connecting with […] |
Crash Course for Library Directors by Shelly Finzen
The Library Director Crash Course program, provided by the ALA, was filled with great, useful information. My primary goal was to learn more about budgeting, but I also gained information on staffing, benefits, […]
What’s New in Children’s Literature 2022 by Janice Bot / St. Edwards School Library
I enjoyed this presentation and felt it was beneficial for seeing MANY new books and first books of series. In addition, the presenter also shared many valuable websites that I foresee using. […] |