Program Type:
Online CourseProgram Description
Event Details
Six-week Course | January 6 - February 16, 2025
A six week online course about the foundations of library science, designed to meet the requirements of the Library Support Staff Certification. This course covers introductory information on library missions, types of libraries, areas and departments, professional values and ethics, library governance, funding, library cooperation, diversity in user needs, resources, and a services, marketing, outreach, professional development and professional associations. Students will complete an annotated bibliography assignment that requires selecting, evaluating and annotating a variety of sources on a student selected topic. At the end of the course students will complete an annotated bibliography on a topic relevant to their library, which will includes 10 sources in a variety of formats that can be used to explain the topic to library staff and users and/or implement changes.
Lorin Jackson (she/they) is an academic librarian and assistant professor with an eight-year background in diverse library environments. Holding a Master of Information from Rutgers University and a Master of Arts in Philosophy and Religion from the California Institute of Integral Studies, Lorin has dedicated her career to advancing social justice and equity within the library field. Lorin is the Assistant Director of the Holman Biotech Commons (Biomedical library) at the University of Pennsylvania. Before her current position, Lorin was the inaugural Executive Director of the Region 2 Regional Medical Library of the Network of the National Library of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Lorin has presented and published several works focusing on challenges and innovations in the field - particularly concerning trauma-informed librarianship and developing kind leadership practices. In her spare time, Lorin likes cooking, reading, organizing, listening to podcasts, and mindful exercise.
CALL Training Partner for this Event: Library Juice Academy
Additional Information
Enrollment Statement
I understand that a space will be reserved for me in this learning opportunity at a cost to CALL, and if I am unable to attend this learning opportunity, I will cancel my enrollment as soon as possible and before the start date.
Single Enrollment Disclaimer
I understand that I can register for only one course at a time (no concurrent courses). If I do not attend this course, I understand that I may forfeit the opportunity to enroll in additional CALL courses during this fiscal year.