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Library professionals are responsible for pursuing opportunities to expand their knowledge and understanding of libraries and their changing role in society. In order to provide high quality services, a trained staff is critical. Both formal and informal learning opportunities for librarians and paraprofessionals are available.
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ALA Accredited Masters Program in Library and Information Science
College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN - Masters of Library and Information Science
University of Iowa-Iowa City - Masters of Library and Information Science
University of North Texas-Denton, Texas - Masters of Library and Information Science
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Masters of Library and Information Science
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Masters of Information Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters of Library and Information Science
American Library Association - ALA accredited Library Schools
School Library Media Specialist Licensure
College of St. Catherine, St Paul, MN - Graduate Studies, school library media specialist
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN - school library media specialist licensure
Minnesota State University, Mankato - school library media specialist licensure
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas - school library media specialist licensure
Voluntary Certification & Career Renewal
An Evaluation of the Minnesota Voluntary Certification Program
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| A critical evaluation of the Minnesota Voluntary Certification Program conducted by Nancy Bolt and Associates to determine the direction and role of the project in meeting the educational and informational needs of library staff | |
Rural Library Sustainability Program
Public Libraries in Minnesota provide technology connections - with computers, software, databases, training and Internet access for the public. As technology evolves and use expands, small and rural libraries need to determine how to sustain access to the Internet and computing for the public. Challenges facing the library include:
- Upgrading hardware, software and connection speed to meet increasing demands
- Providing ongoing technology literacy training for staff and the public
- Securing ongoing funding to meet community needs
- Advocating for library support within the community
The Rural Library Sustainability (RLS) program provides training and planning workshops, held around the state, in order to support libraries in addressing these challenges. Workshops are sponsored by Minnesota State Library Services in conjunction with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and OCLC WebJunction. Join the discussion! Workshops are open to Directors, Staff, Trustees, Friends, Community Leaders, Advocates.
Contact Workshop Facilitator: Mary Ann Van Cura, Library Development and Continuing Education Coordinator, 651-582-8632, maryann.vancura@state.mn.us