Sources of Continuing Education  Courses at local institutions  Formal workshops  Online courses  Professional conferences  Product and service contracts  On-the-job training  Distance learning from an accredited library school  Professional reading  Personal networking

Topics for Lifelong Learning  Marketing of the library and its services  Public relations  Fundraising  Space & building design  Community outreach  Community partnerships  Customer service training  Multilingual services

Sources of Funding for Continuing Education  Library’s budget  Service and product contracts  State libraries  “Friends of the Library” grants  City funds  Tuition reimbursement funds  Professional development funds  National and state library associations

ALA’s Five Key Action Areas  Diversity  Equity of Access  Intellectual Freedom  21 st Century Literacy  Education and Continuous Learning  ALAAction #3