The Boot Camp for Beginners Workshop is intended for paraprofessionals that need a basic background in library subjects.  Attendees will complete .8 CEUs through WebJunction online classes and then receive a total 3.2 CEUs for initial Level VII certification when the workshop is over.

2009 Segments Submitted by Presenters

Megan Buck, Cultivating the Hidden Patron

Carol Fink - Preservation Recommendations

Cory Grimminck, Collection Development is Not Just Buying Books!

Cory Grimminck, Ethics: The Library as a Personal Collection or Reflection?

Kay Duncker, Who is MARC Record?

Cecilia Marlow, Cultivating Your Hidden Patron, RECOGNIZE AND SERVE YOUR "SPECIAL" POPULATIONS

Sonya Schryer Norris - Marketing, Customer Service and Social Media

Erin Schmandt - Outreach

Angela Semifero - Ready Reference Without Fear

Laurie St. Laurent

• Crisis Preventation
• Customer Service Questions
• Start with a Smile
• What If? Answers to Real Customer Challenges

PLEASE NOTE

In January, The Library of Michigan purchased 860 online classes from WebJunction for Michigan librarians to use. What was supposed to be a three-year allotment was gobbled up in just four months. Michigan library staff set a record for WebJunction class use.

However, while it is good to see such strong interest in online education, the course pool is depleted. Library staff that have received the access code but not registered for classes will be denied access to the system.

But, all is not lost. The Library is working with WebJunction to purchase additional classes to meet the demand. This will require a new coupon code and there will limits on the number of classes that can be registered for at a time. Please watch this site or Michlib-l for updates.

In the meantime, those librarians who already have registered for classes may still access them. A recommendation: please complete them. These classes can't be removed from your course list and returned to the pool for others to use.

Again, Michigan library staff is to be commended for its interest in online education. Please contact Betsy Hull, continuing education coordinator at hullb1@michigan.gov or 517-373-3746 if you have questions regarding WebJunction classes.

Updated 07/01/2009