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Training
SOLS provides a variety of training opportunities for library staff and trustees. We offer three certificate programs, a variety of continuing education sessions as well as Kempenfelt, a training program targeted at branch staff in rural multi-branch systems.
Certificate Programs
EXCEL is a distance education program in managing a small public library. The EXCEL program offers an opportunity for those working in a public library without library training to acquire the necessary skills in order to run a library.
Advanced EXCEL builds on the basic EXCEL courses but goes into greater depth in targeted areas. The focus remains on staff and CEOs of rural, small and medium sized public libraries.
The Advancing Public Library Leadership (APLL) Institute is an exciting leadership training program designed to develop the skills and competencies necessary for leading the public library effectively in the municipal environment. The target audience is any individual seeking or holding a leadership position in a public library, including new CEOs, branch heads, middle managers, and mid-career librarians transitioning from another sector.
Continuing Education
Workshops and Webinars - SOLS offers a series of training opportunities in the spring and fall on topics of interest to library CEOs, managers, public service staff and trustees. Workshops are held at various locations across southern Ontario to provide an opportunity for area library staff to train together. Webinars are “live” training sessions in which participants view the presentation through their Web-browser and listen to the audio through their telephone.
SOLS staff can also provide specialized workshops upon request. They can be delivered to the staff of an individual library or a group of libraries. For further pricing information and referral, contact
Kempenfelt
SOLS works with ARUPLO (Administrators of Rural/Urban Public Libraries of Ontario) in planning an annual County Library training event. This week long training is held at the Kempenfelt Centre near Barrie, Ontario and is open to members of ARUPLO. Further information can be found in the Kempenfelt section of the website.
Other
SOLS often develops a training session to be delivered as part of another meeting:
- Clinics are two hour sessions offered free of charge in conjunction with the eight areas Library Committees.
- Periodically training for library board members is included on the agenda of the Trustee Councils.
- The First Nations Gathering includes training sessions on relevant topics for First Nation librarians.
The Calendar of Events is a summary of all training events and networking meetings available through SOLS.