Librarian instruction-delivery modality preferences for professional continuing education.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Attending professional continuing education (CE) is an important component of librarianship. This research study identified librarians' preferences in delivery modalities of instruction for professional CE. The study also identified influential factors associated with attending CE classes.

Methods

Five instruction-delivery modalities and six influential factors were identified for inclusion in an online survey. The survey completed by members of the American Library Association (ALA), Special Libraries Association (SLA), and Medical Library Association (MLA) provided the data for analysis of librarian preferences and influential factors.

Results

The majority of respondents were MLA members, followed by ALA and SLA members. Librarians from all three library

SUBMITTER: Lynn VA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2801962 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature