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Add Online Learning to Your Staff Training Program

Baltimore County Public Library virtual orientation Online learning is an established part of professional development for 21st-century library staff. Many trainers are mixing and matching online elements, from web conferencing to social networking, into training programs. And, the sophisticated use of these online tools shows that as technology catches up to learners' needs, it can help the organization, trainers, and staff better meet their learning goals.

WebJunction has published a profile of six U.S. library organizations' training programs and their use of online tools for high-quality learning experiences. Download the entire paper or just the individual case studies, for new approaches to adding online learning to your training program.

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