Continuing Education
Jenny teaching a Polaris Training in Seymour Library. 
Members learning how to use Minecraft. 
Jeremy Johansen of NYLA discussing advocacy.
Training Documents | Training Videos | Helpful Links | Professional Development
Whether you’re seasoned library professional or just beginning your career, it’s always a good time to update your skills and knowledge! FLLS offers many workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities throughout the year. Further, many of the events we sponsor can help you earn the continuing education credits necessary to keep NYS Public Librarian Certification current.
Workshops, webinars, training sessions, and other continuing education opportunities are announced regularly in our weekly bulletin to member libraries. Members can register online anytime for our events via our online calendar of Upcoming Events. Contact Jenny Shonk, Continuing Education and Outreach Librarian, for more information: jshonk@flls.org.
Training Materials & Links
Polaris training videos are also available on Vimeo, contact jshonk@flls.org for links and passwords.
Helpful Links
- Amigos Library Services
- ALA LibGuides
- Custom Guides
- Google Workspace Learning Center
- GCF Learn Free
- HeritageQuest Online LibGuide
- How Mango Works
- JobNow Tutorials
- Libby Help
- Microsoft Office Support
- Software for Dummies
- Tech Boomers
- WebJunction Course Catalog
Professional Development Resources
Professional Organizations:
- South Central Regional Library Council
- New York Library Association
- New York State Library Assistants Association
- Library Trustees Association (LTA) Section of NYLA
- Public Library Association
- American Library Association
- Young Adult Library Services Association
- International Federation of Library Associations
Employment Opportunities:
Listservs:
- NYLINE: New York’s Libraries Information Network; E-mail list
- PUBYAC: PUBlic Librarians Serving Young Adults and Children
Professional Resources:
- Webjunction
- Library Journal
- ProgrammingLibrarian.org
- Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki
- Library Professional Development
- Library Juice
- American Libraries
State Education Requirements:
Degrees, Certificates, Career Planning:
- NYS Library Assistant Certificate Program
- Advanced Certificate in Public Library Administration, Long Island University
- Directory of ALA-Accredited MLS Programs
Library and Information Science Schools in Upstate NY:
- University at Buffalo, Department of Information Studies
- Syracuse University, School of Information Studies
- University at Albany, MS Information Science