Online Learning with RUSA

RUSA offers multiple online professional development opportunities year round that are open to the public.

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Whether you want to acquire new skills or sharpen your current skills, RUSA's online courses and webinars offer convenient and flexible learning opportunities on both basic and advance topics.

Basic topics may include the reference interview and readers' advisory to name a few. For advanced topics we dive into specialty areas such as business reference and genealogy among others. RUSA members qualify for discounted registration rates including discounts on group registrations.

To register, select a course or webinar listed below for more information.
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Apr

Jun

eLearning

Reference Interview 101

Reference Interview is a comprehensive six-week asynchronous course focusing on the methods of evaluating reference services, behaviorial aspects of reference service.

May

Jun

eLearning

Connecting Information Literacy Efforts to Student Retention

Connecting Information Literacy Efforts to Student Retention is a four-week asynchronous course discussing the difference a librarian makes as teachers of information literacy, study skills, time management

Jun

eLearning

This 90 minute webinar will cover the similarities and the differences in Canada and the US's approach to copyright.

Jun

Jul

eLearning

Using Backward Design for More Effective Teaching

Learn about and apply backward design, a model for effectively determining what you want to accomplish in workshops, library instruction and training sessions.

Jun

eLearning

Genealogy 101 for Librarians: How to get started assisting family history researchers

A 90 minute webinar for information specialist who provide research assistance to family history researchers

Jul

Aug

eLearning

Marketing the 21st Century Library

In this four-week asynchronous eCourse, participants will explore how a well-developed marketing plan drives the creation of promotional plans, allowing librarians to better serve their patrons, community, and

Aug

eLearning

Libraries and Aging 101: Educate, Engage and Empower Mature Adults

This four-week course by librarian and gerontologist Fatima Perkins helps libraries engage older adults. It covers assessing needs, creating impactful programs, and includes mentorship for developing a

Online Learning with RUSA

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