Research Guides: Library & Information Science *: Professional Development

"Your Life Work"

"An episode of US Government film series on careers. I assume it was shown to high school students. This one was filmed at the Iowa State College (now Iowa State University) library in 1946." From: YouTube travelinlibrarian

Library and Information Science Training and Workshops

As LIS professionals we embrace life long learning. The resources listed below are one way do keep abreast of the newest information and trends within the field of library science.

Infopeople
"Sharpen your professional skills by taking Infopeople training! Infopeople training is open to all members of the California library community - academic, public, school, and special." -- About Infopeople.org
Infopeople Training Materials
You may not have had the opportunity to attend and Infopeople training session. No problem, Infopeople provides access to past training resources provided that cite their resources. As stated on the past training section of the Infopeople website: "Any use of the material in the Past Workshops section of the website should credit the author and the funding source (as found in the footer of most of the documents)."
The Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program
"This program, jointly sponsored by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC, provides early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies." -- OCLC Professional Development
Special Libraries Association (SLA) Click University
Continuous Learning to Improve Career Knowledge is what SLA's Click University is all about. Take a class, view a webinar, listen to a podcast, and more to keep your LIS skills current.
WebJunction
"WebJunction is the place where public library staff gather to build the knowledge, skills and support we need to power relevant, vibrant libraries.

WebJunction values community, collaboration, and support for lifelong learning. These values ensure that all libraries—regardless of size, type, or geographic location—can effectively use and share resources towards common goals.

Since its launch in 2003, WebJunction has helped more than 50,000 library staff build the job skills they need to meet the challenges of today's libraries. Membership is free, all are welcome, and it's always on.

A focus on library technologies, management, and services, along with public access in small and rural libraries, ensures that public librarians are equipped to meet local needs in their communities." -- OCLC WebJunction

USC Professional Development Resources

USC offers these two fantastic resources for students, faculty, and staff who are interested in their personal professional development. These complimentary resources are fun, educational, and very informative!

USC Trojan Learn
USC students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to use the USC Trojan Learn portal for "Unlimited access to online courses, books, training videos, simulations, just in time tools and customized learning solutions." -- What is Trojan Learn?
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning (formerly lynda.com) is an online training provider offering more than 8,200 video and audio courses on a broad range of business, technology, design and engineering and creative topics.

Free access to LinkedIn Learning is available to all current USC faculty, students, and staff through Trojan Learn

Education Specific Professional Development

LIS professionals often work in tandem with education. The resources below offer some great free webinars that will help you with community outreach within the educational field.

edWeb
Children's Librarians, Young Adult Librarians, and Public Librarians are often tasked with providing outreach to local school districts and their respective communities. edWeb provides a plethora of resources to help you gain and build upon the newest and most innovation education and technology practices and resources used within the preK-12 education community.

"edWeb.net is a professional social and learning network that makes is easy for anyone in the education community to connect with peers, share information and best practices, spread innovative ideas, and provide professional development." -- About edWeb
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Children's Librarians, Young Adult Librarians, and Public Librarians are often tasked with providing outreach to local school districts and their respective communities. edWeb provides a plethora of resources to help you gain and build upon the newest and most innovation education and technology practices and resources used within the preK-12 education community.

"edWeb.net is a professional social and learning network that makes is easy for anyone in the education community to connect with peers, share information and best practices, spread innovative ideas, and provide professional development." -- About edWeb
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The list of Professional Learning Communities (PLC) is wide and varied. The webinars are free and you can also receive Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Listed below are a few of the LIS related PLCs:

Amazing Resources for Educators
Assessment for Learning
Audio-Based Learning and Collaboration
Blended Learning
The Brain and Learning
Digital Citizenship
Digital Decisions for Collaborative Learning
edGlobal: Sharing Education Ideas Around the World
EdTech Innovators
Emerging Tech for School Librarians
Game-Based Learning
GetEdFunding
How Video Empowers Education
Implementing the Common Core State Standards
Leadership 3.0: Essential Skills for Innovative Leaders
LMC @ The Forefront
Mobile Learning Explorations
Open Educational Resources (OER) in the K-12 Classroom
Parent Involvement & Community Engagement in K-12
PreK-3 Digital Learning
Real World Literacy and the Common Core
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Google provides the opportunity to learn and use Google tools, to become certified to become a Google educator, to join one of Google's education communities. Google's education communities is a place where you can learn from other educators and share tips. Google's resources provide an abundant list of videos, learning guides, and educator sites. -- Google for Education
edWeb Professional Learning Communities
The list of Professional Learning Communities (PLC) is wide and varied. The webinars are free and you can also receive Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Listed below are a few of the LIS related PLCs:

Amazing Resources for Educators
Assessment for Learning
Audio-Based Learning and Collaboration
Blended Learning
The Brain and Learning
Digital Citizenship
Digital Decisions for Collaborative Learning
edGlobal: Sharing Education Ideas Around the World
EdTech Innovators
Emerging Tech for School Librarians
Game-Based Learning
GetEdFunding
How Video Empowers Education
Implementing the Common Core State Standards
Leadership 3.0: Essential Skills for Innovative Leaders
LMC @ The Forefront
Mobile Learning Explorations
Open Educational Resources (OER) in the K-12 Classroom
Parent Involvement & Community Engagement in K-12
PreK-3 D
Google for Education
Google offers a plethora of free education opportunities. From tools to programs to training. Sit back, explore, learn, and share your story!