Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
The State Library offers many ways for librarians to earn CE credit, including through live in-person and online events, self-paced courses, as well as annual special events. In addition, librarians can also go to outside providers for courses, serve as an instructor for an activity, participate in library association activites, write a library-related article, and more to earn credit.
Content considered foundational to working in an Iowa public library is available through the Endorsement Program. The State Library's ongoing CE offerings build on that content to:
- Highlight library trends
- Equip library staff with new skills
- Support the State Library's strategic plan
For more details on eligible and ineligible activities for CE credit, click the link below.
CE Opportunities from the State Library
Live Courses
The State Library offers ongoing live courses in both webinar and in-person formats. Check out the right sidebar for upcoming live CE opportunities, or browse the full CE Events calendar at the link below. Click the link in the event description to login and register for the course in Workday Learning.
Recorded and Self-Paced Courses
Watch recorded webinars and complete an evaluation to earn CE credit. Browse self-paced courses for credit in Workday Learning or, if you're not interested in CE Credit, go to the State Library YouTube Channel for courses that interest you.
Workday Learning CE YouTube Channel
The State Library makes every effort to cross-post to YouTube, but sometimes (contractual reasons, for example) we are not able to do this.
Check out these featured playlists on YouTube:
- Kernels: each short video is an overview of a program, service, or library methodology applied in a public library setting.
- Check it Out: a webinar series spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18.
- Boardroom Series: follows a book discussion format, and gives participants a chance to review library-related titles and apply them in their community.
Special Events
The State Library offers several different annual or bi-annual events and conferences for Iowa librarians. Click the link below to find out more.
CE Opportunities from Outside Organizations
Other CE Providers
There are many opportunities to earn CE hours outside of the State Library's offerings. The list below is a good place to start. Many providers offer courses for free, others will charge.
- LYRASIS Learning (use State Library's member code for discounted course rate)
- WebJunction
- Infopeople
- Public Library Association
- TechSoup
- National Network of Libraries of Medicine
- Library of Congress
The State Library of Maine also provides a thorough list of free library-related CE happening around the country each month.
If you complete a course from an outside provider and you wish to see the hours reflected on your Workday Learning account, complete a Request for External CE Hours form:
More Information and Questions
Still have questions about whether an activity can be counted as CE? Contact the CE Consultant.