Training Links

Library Degree Programs

Accredited U.S. Library and Information Studies Master’s Programs

In-State Program

• University of Washington Information School (Doctorate, Masters, Bachelors, Certificate Programs, and new Distance Education Program)

Distance Education Programs

• Drexel University (PA) College of Information Science & Technology
• Emporia State University (KS) School of Library & Information Management
• Florida State University School of Information Studies
• Syracuse University (NY) School of Information Studies
• University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science
• University of Illinois Graduate School of Library and Information Science
• University of Washington Information School, Distance Master of Library and Information Science (DMLIS)

U.S. Library Technician Programs (Including Bachelor’s Degree Programs)

In-state Programs

• Highline Community College Library & Information Services program (offers Distance Education option, certificate or AAS degree option, and K-12 Library Endorsement)
• Spokane Falls Community College Library Technician Program

Distance Education Programs

• Highline Community College Library & Information Services program
• Independent Study in Idaho (Courses, Endorsements, Minor)
• University of Maine, Augusta, Library and Information Technology (AS, BS, Certificate)
• USDA Graduate School (Certificate programs)

Library Related Workshops, Seminars and Conferences

• WLA Conferences
• WLA Events Calendar for WLA Interest Groups Workshops
• Association of Research Libraries Professional Development Workshops
• Dialog Learning Center
• L.O.S.T. (Librarians’ Online Support Team) in Cyberspace
• OCLC Western Service Center Training Calendar
• Special Libraries Association “Learn with SLA”
• UW Library and Information Science Extension Courses
• Washington State Library Training
• Web Junction Learning Center
• BCR Distance Learning

Other Library Associations CE Events

• Oregon Library Association Continuing Education Calendar of Events
• Pacific Northwest Library Association Upcoming Events
• Washington Library Media Association Calendar of Events

Other Continuing Education Resources in Washington

Colleges and Universities

• Washington State Community and Technical Colleges
• Washington Online (WAOL): “WAOL is a cooperative effort by the Washington State Community and Technical College system which concentrates on the delivery of student-centered technologically enabled college courses.”
• Washington State Public Colleges and Universities
• Washington State Private Colleges and Universities
• UW Cascade Center for Public Service Management Training Programs
• Washington State Department of Personnel Employee Development & Training Program

Other Distance Education Resources

• ALA Continuing Education Clearinghouse
• Distance Education Clearinghouse
• Distance Learning on the Net
• Kovacs Consulting: Internet and World Wide Web Training and Consulting
• NewPromise.com Online Education Directory
• Petersons Distance Learning Resources
• Virtual University