Summer Institute provides an opportunity for library staff who do not have an advanced degree in library/information science to learn the basics of librarianship or update their library skills. The Institute offers both Basic Library Skills courses and Advanced Library Skills courses.  Basic Library Skills is a series of sessions covering a range of library skills focused on public libraries in Missouri. The courses in the Advanced Library Skills series offered during this Institute are Senior Services and Reference Services.

Information Packet and Basic Class Release Form PDF

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Registration

Enrollment deadline is Friday, July 18, 2008

 

Enrollment is limited. In general, applications are handled on a first-come first-served basis. However, there are three instances in which applicants may be wait-listed, even if the courses they request are not full at the time their applications are received.  Applicants may be wait-listed if: there are more than six applicants from a library system; the applicant is from a library that is not a public or state institution library; and/or the applicant has an advanced degree in library/information science.  Public libraries must be tax-supported and eligible for State Aid.  If openings remain after the registration deadline, these applicants will be accepted in turn and notified within a few days.  As class size is limited, we are unable to allow participants to retake a course they have previously completed.  Confirmation notices and detailed information will be mailed to those accepted prior to the Institute.

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Please direct questions to:
Brandy Sanchez, Continuing Education Consultant
brandy.sanchez@sos.mo.gov, or 800-325-0131, ext. 16

The Missouri Library Skills Summer Institute is supported by funds from the federal Library Services and Technology Act