Commonwealth Libraries sponsors a variety of continuing education opportunities each year to help those responsible for library service to develop their skills and learn new approaches. Workshops and conferences cover such topics as library services to targeted groups (children, older adults, persons with disabilities, the business community, etc.), collection development and library management. An annual Library Technology Conference is offered in the fall. Each spring Commonwealth Libraries holds a special institute for public library trustees.
Continuing education assistance is available to defray the costs of workshops and seminars that are not part of formal college degree work. Full-time staff members from all types of libraries and public library trustees are eligible to apply for these funds.
Application for Continuing Education Assistance - (pdf)
Continuing Education (CE) Guidelines for Public Library Staff - (pdf)
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