Online library learning

I found a very nice resource for online learning for librarians and library staff. The site is called LibraryU. LibraryU webpage

It is created with the efforts of the Illinois Library Systems and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. I incorporated an online learning initiative as a part of my FY08 PERS and have found this resource to be very beneficial. A series of instructional lessons are offered on a variety of library-based topics and most lessons take 45 minutes or so to complete. As you go through - you answer a small number of review questions and upon successful completion of the course then you can print a certificate to verify completion.

The program is free and even tracks the courses you have registered for as well as completed. I hope to explore additional online learning options soon too. It is hard to beat the convenience of this option and some are quite good.