The latest Alignment Project research confirms what we have all known for some time: continuous learning is a highly valued attribute for the information professional. And there is no time like the present for developing new skills and gaining new knowledge. In a play on SLA President Gloria Zamora’s theme, “Align in ’09,” I would like to propose a rhyming theme: let’s shine in ’09.
No training budget? No excuse. SLA now offers free online courses as an exclusive benefit to SLA members. The free programming encompasses all non-certificate online courses that are part of SLA's Click University, including programs such as Click U twice-monthly Webinars and replays and the SLA Online Libraries. Also available to members as part of your membership dues are execuBooks, the SLA Innovation Lab (including 23 Things) and SLA Leadership Training.
You will find all of these conveniently bundled together on our Web site under Click University’s Member Only Programs.
While you are there, check out the ever-growing list of SLA university partners in the Click U Consortium who are offering substantial benefits to SLA members on masters, doctoral and continuing education coursework. And don't forget SLA's exclusive Career Center.
And if you haven’t done so already, I hope you will register today for the SLA 2009 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO 14-17 June in Washington, D.C. Early-bird registration ends April 3. It’s just the place to polish your skills so you can shine in ’09.
That's good to hear!
Posted by: Johanne | 18 March 2009 at 02:16 AM