Even though our travel budget is currently frozen, there are many web based and on-campus learning opportunities to explore.
On campus:
Human Resources workshops
LIS Technology Helpdesk workshops
Web-based
SirsiDynix institute
OPAL – Online Programming for All Libraries
WebJunction
TED
And don’t forget books!
Stay up to date in the library and circulation field by reading relevant articles and books.
Other ideas:
Follow relevant blogs authored by library and information experts
Subscribe to listservs
Check out iTunes U
Download podcast and video lectures
Do you have a favorite learning site or idea to share?
Another good resource (though not necessarily Library specific OR free) is the Ed2Go series of web-based programs offered through UVM. They are relatively inexpensive and cover a wide variety of subjects. http://www.ed2go.com/uvm/
Thanks for passing that on, Dennis.