Fall Online Courses from SLIS Continuing Education

UW-Madison’s School of Library and Information Studies has a number of interesting online courses for continuing education.  Here are some highlights:

RDA: What you need to know (1.8 CEUs/18 LEUs)
September 23 – November 1

As RDA is implemented, catalogers will want to be prepared to use this new standard. This course will provide an introduction to the underlying principles and fundamentals of RDA. 

 “There’s a Policy for That!”:  Public Policies for Public Libraries (1.6 CEUs/16 LEUs)
October 14 – November 15

Policies establish a framework on which to build smooth and efficient library operations.  Carefully crafted policies provide consistency for patrons and staff, promote equitable access, help to resolve misunderstandings, reduce incidents of conflict and help to protect from litigation.

American Indians @ Your Library: Improving Collections and Exploring Outreach (1.4 CEUs/14 LEUs)
October 28 – November 22

This four-week crash course will introduce some core concepts of American Indian studies; strategies for finding and evaluating youth literature, contemporary fiction, non-fiction, and websites; and a few tips to start you on an enriching lifelong path learning about––and working with––American Indian peoples. 

For the full listing of SLIS’ online fall courses, visit http://www.slis.wisc.edu/continueed.htm.