Continuing Education for Library Professionals: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Cost- and Time-Effective Continuing Education: Anytime, Anywhere, Just a Click Away

Today’s libraries require competencies in a growing range of specialties, like cutting-edge technology, assessment, marketing, pedagogy, and more. Steely Library offers cost- and time-effective workshops to gain or elevate these important skill sets.  

Workshops are completely online, and most are self-paced.
Earn continuing education units, required contact or training hours, and American Library Association’s Library Support Staff Certification credits.
Learn about cutting-edge technologies, emerging programming initiatives, best implementation practices, and more.
Taught by experienced library educators and active practitioners.

If your organization requires college credits, NKU offers a Bachelor of Science in Library Informatics. These workshops are not, and do not count towards college credit.  

To request more information, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are the number of CEUs awarded determined?

Steely Library follows the standards of International Association for Continuing Education and Training and awards 1 CEU per 10 contact hours.

What is the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC)?

LSSC is designed to recognize the value and accomplishments of Library Support Staff. The LSSC Program is managed by the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA). For more information about this certificate, visit http://ala-apa.org/lssc/.

How much do the workshops cost and are there any other fees?

You will see the registration fee when accessing the workshop description in the Register Now site. There are a few workshops that require students to purchase a textbook. Textbook requirements are included in the workshop descriptions with details.

What is your refund policy?

Students who drop the workshop before the workshop starts, or before accessing lesson modules will receive a 100% refund, minus a $30 processing fee. Students who drop the workshop within the first week of the start of workshop will receive a 50% refund, minus a $30 processing fee. No refund will be given after the 1st week of the start of workshop. Cancellations by registrants must be made by phone (859-572-5600). In the event that a workshop is cancelled, students will be 100% refunded.

Will these workshops count for college credit?

NKU Continuing education workshops are not, and do not count towards college credit. If your organization requires college credits, NKU offers a Bachelor of Science in Library Informatics.

Is there tuition assistance available?

At this time, tuition assistance is unavailable for this program.

Continuing Education for Library Professionals

Cost- and Time-Effective Continuing Education: Anytime, Anywhere, Just a Click Away

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