Self-Directed Learning
Iowa Distance Learning Catalog
Searchable catalog of distance learning opportunities available from colleges and universities in Iowa. Or browse by course, college or university, subject. Follow the links within the site to get more information about tuition cost, registration, etc. http://iowalearns.org
Kovacs Consulting Internet and Web Training
Author Diane Kovacs (Genealogical Research on the Web and Building Electronic Library Collections: The Essential Guide to Selection Criteria and Core Subject Collections) offers a number of instructor-led web based courses for which you can receive continuing education credit. Work at your own pace. See http://www.kovacs.com/training.html
Library Science Independent Study (Idaho)
Independent Study in Idaho (ISI) offers specialized courses in Library Science. ISI does not currently offer degrees. ISI is a consortium consisting of four accredited institutions: the University of Idaho, Boise State University, Idaho State University and Lewis-Clark State College.
http://www.uidaho.edu/isi/LibrarySciencePage.htm
MLS Distance Programs - ALA Accredited Library and Information Science Programs that Provide Distance Education Opportunities
Programs that offer all or part of their accredited master's program by some form of distance education technology. Prospective students should contact the schools directly to get the most current information on distance education offerings and requirements. http://www.ala.org/template.cfm?section=lisdirb&template=/cfapps/lisdir/index.cfm
States receiving a Librarian for the 21st Century grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. "The program supports efforts to recruit and educate the next generation of librarians and the faculty who will prepare them for careers in library science."
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/21centuryLibrarian.shtm
U of Wisconsin-Madison Continuing Education Services
Workshops, conferences, and study tours on a wide range of topics, such as Cyberspace Law, appraisal of archives, children's literature, virtual reference, and local government web site management. Both in-person and distance courses are listed. http://www.slis.wisc.edu/continueed/
Videos (State Library)
Obtain continuing education for watching library related videos available from the State Library. Videos must be at least 50 minutes in length and no more than 10 of the 45 contact hours required for recertification may be obtained in this way. To receive credit, complete a Learning Activity Written Summary. To borrow a video, contact rinda.kramme@lib.state.ia.us
