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SCRLC EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMITTEE, 2008

 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Committee is to provide a systematic approach to the education and training needs of the members of the South Central Regional Library Council.  This approach includes needs assessment, activities to meet those needs, and evaluation and follow-up to determine effectiveness of the activities.  In addition, the Committee will act as a clearinghouse for all education and training activities of the Council and provide advice and guidance regarding graduate library education programs.

 ROLE

  1. Recommend policies to the Board of Trustees for the education and training program of SCRLC.
  2. Survey needs for education and training programs.
  3. Review short- and long-term goals for regional continuing education.
  4. Consider income generation in program planning.
  5. Plan and evaluate education and training programs.
  6. Publicize education and training activities.

 GOALS, 2008

1.      Identify currently significant hands-on computer session topics and desired levels to respond to our members’ needs.

2.      Investigate, as possible, workshop topics such as podcasting, managing website responsibilities, RFID, technology security issues, Second Life, assessment, leadership, and managing staff in a changing environment.

3.      Investigate educational delivery options (such as remote classrooms and computer-based training) for their impact on SCRLC’s audience.

a.       Explore opportunities and topics for SCRLC’s training events.

b.      Educate SCRLC members about delivery options for their patrons.

4.      Conduct an online survey of E&T program participants, members and non-participants to establish their current E&T needs, issues, and preferences for topics, delivery options, and logistics.

5.      Explore options for creating a region-wide 2.0 technology webinar series.

6.      Create the Education & Training Plan for 2008-2011.

 

MEMBERS, 2008

      Rebecca Borowski      

Ithaca College

(2010)

      Elaine Westbrooks

Cornell University                    

(2010)

      Matthew Hogan

SE Steuben Public Library       

(2009)

      Mary King       

Moore Memorial Library         

(2008)

      Shelley MacFeiggan

Southern Tier Library System

(2010)

      Sarah Maximiek

Binghamton University

(2009)

      Jane O’Brien

TST BOCES

(2009)

      Robin Petrus

Broome Community College

(2008)

      Diane Talbut

BAE Control Systems Library

(2009)

      Gail Wood                  

SUNY-Cortland                      

(2009)

 

MEETING DATES, 2008    All are on Wednesdays, 10:00-12:00 a.m.

Feb. 6           Conference Call                           Aug. 13      Cornell Univ., Ithaca

Apr. 2           SCRLC New Office                    Oct. 1        Southern Tier LS, Painted Post

June 4           TST BOCES, Ithaca                   Dec. 3        Moore Public Lib., Greene

 

 

 


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