Taking control of continuing education: The formation of a reading group at George Washington University

Stebelman, Scott

doi:10.1016/s0099-1333(96)90090-7

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“…Thielen (2018) [7] conducted research on the content of continuing education, delving into the specific subjects and skills that should be prioritized in such programs to ensure their effectiveness.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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The Continuing Education of The University Librarians in Hebei Province

Xu,

S. Austria

2023

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This paper examines the landscape of continuing education for university librarians in Hebei Province, emphasizing best practices and challenges encountered in the process. Within the context of rapidly evolving academic and technological landscapes, continuing education stands as a cornerstone for librarians' growth and proficiency. The study analyzes existing literature, incorporating insights from experts and practitioners in the field. Key challenges identified include resource constraints, tailoring education to professional needs, securing institutional support, technological readiness, and sustaining engagement. Recommendations encompass strategic resource allocation, customized education approaches, enhanced technological integration, and the cultivation of a continuous learning culture. This study advocates for proactive measures to navigate these challenges and optimize continuing education strategies, ensuring librarians are well-equipped to meet the evolving demands of the academic environment.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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The Continuing Education of The University Librarians in Hebei Province

Xu,

S. Austria

2023

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“…Stebelman relates the start of a library journal club at George Washington University that was not focused on library literature. 17 Instead, the club focused on readings to enable reference librarians to stay current in their subject specialization.…”

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The Prevalence and Practices of Academic Library Journal Clubs

Young

Vilelle

2011

The Journal of Academic Librarianship

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An increasing number of references to journal clubs in library literature, and the recent creation of clubs at the authors' institutions, sparked curiosity about how widespread journal clubs are in academic libraries. An online survey announced on library listservs assessed their prevalence and practices. Library journal clubs seem to be a relatively recent phenomenon, and are more widespread than previously thought, though not pervasive. Library journal clubs promote current awareness, analysis skills, group cohesion, and intra-library knowledge, and offer a low-cost professional development opportunity in times of budget difficulties. Practices that sustain journal clubs can maintain these benefits.

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“…''Conversations about continuing education for librarians usually revolve around the functional responsibilities we are assigned'' (Stebelman, 1996). Therefore, the types of things that need to be included in courses and workshops for DE services comprise the full range of public and technical services concerns in libraries.…”

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Education for Provision of Library Services to Distance Learners

Hoerman

Furniss

2001

Journal of Library Administration

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As distance education (DE) and its support needs proliferate, schools of library and information science (LIS) need to address the education of librarians for the provision of DE services. This paper discusses current efforts of LIS programs in this regard, difficulties of establishing curricular units in this area, and steps the profession can take to ensure that education for DE services becomes an integral part of all LIS curricula.

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Taking control of continuing education: The formation of a reading group at George Washington University

Cited by 3 publications

References 4 publications

The Continuing Education of The University Librarians in Hebei Province

The Continuing Education of The University Librarians in Hebei Province

The Prevalence and Practices of Academic Library Journal Clubs

Education for Provision of Library Services to Distance Learners

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