Instructional Strategies and Techniques for Information Professionals

Preface

The shelf life of a degree is approximately three years and declining. Maintaining competence and learning new skills must be at the top of every professional’s ‘To Do’ list. It is an ethical responsibility, to be sure, but also one that is pragmatic and critical for career success; ‘Continuing professional education is no longer an option, it is a requirement of professional practice’ (Weingand, 1999: 201).

Continuing education is necessary for all members of the library’s staff, from the director to the librarians, to the support staff, to the student workers. There are always new trends in technology, not to mention in librarianship, that we need to be aware of, and possibly implement into our services. What’s the best way to acquire ...