Catch up on PD points for 2010
An important part of being an ALIA member is making a commitment to updating your skills and undertaking regular professional development. We understand that not everyone can receive support from their employer for all of their PD. Here are some really cost-effective options that you can take up right now (this week in fact!). You must register to join these activities - click on the links provided. Don’t forget to add all your activities to your PD Points as part of the ALIA PD Scheme.
Get your Head Around It! PD Teleconference with ALIAs PD and Careers Manager Thursday 21 October 2.00pm AEDT ALIA’s Judy Brooker, will facilitate a FREE 1 hour teleconference on professional development within the library and information sector, with a particular focus on the ALIA Professional Development Scheme. The workshop will address the what, why and when (www) of professional development.
Manage a Budget Online course developed by Sydney Institute, TAFE NSW. Monday 1 November - Friday 10 December. Are you responsible for managing a budget? This course aims to provide the concepts, knowledge and skills required to take responsibility for the management of a budget where others may have developed the budget. Registrations close 21 October.
FOLIOz for 2011 ‘Management Skills for the More Experienced (ExFiles)’ Monday 21 February- Friday 1 April 2011 Online course. Consolidate and refresh your skills and knowledge to deliver effective front-line library services.
Improve your job applications with ‘Writing to Selection Criteria’ Online eCourse, excellent value only $75.00! Members only. A must for NEW graduate librarians, teacher-librarians and library technicians. Especially designed for the library and information profession.
Learn! WebJunction online mini courses. WebJunction is a USA organisation initiated by OCLC and a project supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Part of its mission is to provide online courses on general and library specific topics for the library profession. There’s a great range of topics available, for example: Providing Excellent Customer Service in a Multi-Cultural Environment, Shelving with Dewey, Planning Story Times for Children, Basic Web-based Reference, Keep It Simple: Developing a Marketing Plan for Your Library, Harnessing the Internet and Merchandising That Works. Quick, easy and fantastic value at $45! (Other organisations $55.00 AUD, non-members $65.00 AUD).
Got a PD Question? Firstly, visit all the website information http://www.alia.org.au/pd or email pd@alia.org.au
Sue Hutley, ALIA Executive Director