Laura Johnson, Continuing Education Coordinator at the Nebraska Library Commission, talks about the transition from "Old Basic Skills" to "New Basic Skills," and how a more flexible program will help librarians develop the skills and knowledge that they need to provide great service to their community.

1. New Basic Skills NCompass Live – February 16, 2011

2. Just the Facts Online, asynchronous Modules 6 Requisite, 7 Elective Duration 2-4 weeks 2 C.E. Credits $10.00 Offered more frequently

3. Advantages Learn what you need Fit into your schedule Less Expensive Get to know librarians from all over the state Practice with online learning software

4. Advantages More No travel time No time away No finding a substitute Flexibility

5. Come to school in your pajamas

6. Let’s Take a Look

7. NCampus http://ncampus.nebraska.gov/

8. Register on the Library Training Calendar at: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/training/train.asp These classes are currently available to Nebraska librarians only

9. Basic Skills

11. What Does This Mean to Participants?

12. If you’ve completed Basic Skills: You’ve fulfilled the requirements. You don’t have to do anything. You may take Modules to earn C.E. credits.

14. Collection Management

15. The Community & The Library

16. Customer Service

17. Organization of Materials

19. Reference

20. Readers Advisory

21. Programming and Outreach

22. Management & Supervision

23. Leadership

24. Library Governance

25. Library Finance

27. If you’re in the middle: (continued) If you’ve taken Library Administration If you’ve taken Organization of Materials You’ll get credit for: Organization of Materials You’ll get credit for: Management & Supervision Leadership Library Governance Library Finance Communication

28. C.E.Credits New Basic Skills 13 Modules, each earns 2 credits 13 X 2 = Basic Skills 4 classes, each earns 6.25 credits 4 X 6.25 = 26 25

29. Cost New Basic Skills 13 Modules @ $10.00 = $130.00 Basic Skills 4 Classes @ $35.00 = $140.00

30. For Further Information

31. http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/libdev/basic/nbsfaqs.html

34. Your C.E. Record http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/libdev/ce/lookup.asp

35. Part of a C.E. Record

36. Nebraska Librarian Certification Program Enroll at: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/libdev/ce/libcert.html

37. Nebraska Librarian Certification http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/libdev/ce/libcert.html

38. Questions? Contact: Laura Johnson Continuing Education Coordinator Nebraska Library Commission laura.johnson@nebraska.gov 1.402.471.2694 or 800.307.2665