Ongoing Opportunities
- The Medical Library Association lists its educational programs and continuing education opportunities, including distance learning initiatives.
- The National Online Training Center of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine provides information on training in use of PubMed and other NLM databases and databanks.
- The Southeastern/Atlantic Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine gives information about educational opportunities in the region (PubMed, DOCLINE classes, etc.).
- The Special Library Association's Professional Development Program page lists educational opportunities.
- The American Library Association's Continuing Education page leads to information about professional development and educational opportunities.
- The American Society for Information Science and Technology offers continuing education opportunities. Also of interest are ASIS & T conferences.
- SOLINET, the Southeastern Library Network, Inc., offers workshops and training sessions in the Southeastern states (AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, and VA) and Puerto Rico.
- EDUCAUSE (formed in 1998 by the consolidation of CAUSE and Educom) sponsors conferences, seminars, and institutes related to the use of information technology in higher education.
- The University of Maryland College of Library and Information Services offers seminars, workshops, and other continuing education programs.
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Information and Library Science offers continuing education programs, including its "INFO TO GO" workshops and annual trip to Oxford University.
- The Association of College and Research Libraries offers e-Learning Opportunities as well as Conferences and other Events.
- Web Junction provides a Training and Development page with lots of resources. They also offer online training courses.
- The National Library of Medicine's Training and Outreach page offers self-directed online learning and career development programs.
Upcoming Opportunities
Calendar - MLA News [restricted to MLA members]
- September 30, 2010
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- PubMed Clinics of North America: A Problem-based Approach to PubMed Searching
- Instructor: Sheila Snow-Croft
- More information
Lists of CE Links
- American Libraries Datebook lists ALA events, ALA chapter conferences, conferences of other library organizations, international events, library exhibits, institutes and workshops, and others. Includes links to Websites and e-mail addresses of contacts.
- Information Today, Inc. sponsors conferences including National Online Meeting, Computers in Libraries, Internet Librarian, and the Mid-Atlantic Electronics Show.
- The Berkeley Digital Library SunSITE builds digital collections and services while providing information and support to digital library developers worldwide.
Additional Suggestions
- Your own institution may have classes.
- Community colleges and local organizations often have classes.
- If you have suggestions for additions to this list, please contact:
- Kristine Alpi
- kristine_alpi@ncsu.edu
- (919) 513-6219
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