1. http://cec.laa.ca The Canadian Library community is a learning community. Many of us who work in this field truly learn something new every day at every stage in our careers. The Continuing Education Certificate (CEC) Program is an online toolkit to help plan and track professional development activities and to report them in a standardized way. Learning Activities Professional Development – Formal 2 points / hour Courses or learning activities that are formally evaluated and contribute to your professional learning. Examples include (but are not limited to) credit courses, certification, diploma or degree, secondment. Professional Development – Informal 1 point / hour Courses or learning activities that are not formally evaluated with content that contributes to your professional learning. These may be offered by your institution, an outside organization, or can be self- directed. Examples include (but are not limited to) Education Institute courses and webinars, conferences and seminars, professional reading in any of the Learning Categories. Publications/Presentations – Formal 2 points / hour The research and writing of articles for refereed journals, monographs and industry publications, and associated presentations. Publications/Presentations – Informal 1 point / hour The preparation and presentation of original work in the form of lectures and papers, facilitation or presentation where you are responsible for the development of the content and the preparation involves learning for you. Repeat presentations with the same content or routine staff trainings sessions, for example, do not qualify for CEC points. Examples include (but are not limited to): Conference presentations, leading a workshop, presentation to your board or leadership group. Leadership – Organization and Community Committee = 1 point / hour Board Member = 2 points / hour Involvement in a committee, project, initiative or volunteer opportunity that requires new learning for you and contributes to your professional development. Examples include (but are not limited to): Volunteer Board member for a Partnership Library Association, position on the community Freedom to Read committee, leadership of a research or service improvement project in your workplace. Personal Study Project 1 point / hour A self-directed learning activity by which you update or extend your knowledge and/or skills in a specific area through reading and study. The topic may relate immediately to your workplace or you may wish to engage in a study plan as a precursor to further formal study. Materials should be authoritative and you may also choose to participate actively in face-to-face or online discussion groups as part of a personal study project. To undertake a Personal Study Project: Decide on topic and acquire necessary materials; Set learning goals (discuss with mentor if desired); Study and analyze materials; Record your learning outcomes for CEC points and retain for audit purposes. Learning Activities Professional Development – Formal 2 points / hour Courses or learning activities that are formally evaluated and contribute to your professional learning. Examples include (but are not limited to) credit courses, certification, diploma or degree, secondment. Professional Development – Informal 1 point / hour Courses or learning activities that are not formally evaluated with content that contributes to your professional learning. These may be offered by your institution, an outside organization, or can be self- directed. Examples include (but are not limited to) Education Institute courses and webinars, conferences and seminars, professional reading in any of the Learning Categories. Publications/Presentations – Formal 2 points / hour The research and writing of articles for refereed journals, monographs and industry publications, and associated presentations. Publications/Presentations – Informal 1 point / hour The preparation and presentation of original work in the form of lectures and papers, facilitation or presentation where you are responsible for the development of the content and the preparation involves learning for you. Repeat presentations with the same content or routine staff trainings sessions, for example, do not qualify for CEC points. Examples include (but are not limited to): Conference presentations, leading a workshop, presentation to your board or leadership group. Leadership – Organization and Community Committee = 1 point / hour Board Member = 2 points / hour Involvement in a committee, project, initiative or volunteer opportunity that requires new learning for you and contributes to your professional development. Examples include (but are not limited to): Volunteer Board member for a Partnership Library Association, position on the community Freedom to Read committee, leadership of a research or service improvement project in your workplace. Personal Study Project 1 point / hour A self-directed learning activity by which you update or extend your knowledge and/or skills in a specific area through reading and study. The topic may relate immediately to your workplace or you may wish to engage in a study plan as a precursor to further formal study. Materials should be authoritative and you may also choose to participate actively in face-to-face or online discussion groups as part of a personal study project. To undertake a Personal Study Project: Decide on topic and acquire necessary materials; Set learning goals (discuss with mentor if desired); Study and analyze materials; Record your learning outcomes for CEC points and retain for audit purposes. Benefits For Participants Inexpensive! Only $40 one-time fee for 3 years. Online database makes it easy to store your activities Categories help you plan for continuous improvement Reports make compiling annual reports and CVs a breeze Certificate helps demonstrate to employers your ongoing dedication to lifelong learning For Employers Standardize reporting for all employees Reduced rates for groups Help mentoring employees with ideas and connections to national professional development opportunities Motivate employees to constant improvement Benefits For Participants Inexpensive! Only $40 one-time fee for 3 years. Online database makes it easy to store your activities Categories help you plan for continuous improvement Reports make compiling annual reports and CVs a breeze Certificate helps demonstrate to employers your ongoing dedication to lifelong learning For Employers Standardize reporting for all employees Reduced rates for groups Help mentoring employees with ideas and connections to national professional development opportunities Motivate employees to constant improvement About the CEC The CEC is an online toolkit for planning and documenting professional development activities. Track by categories called “Learning Activities”. Each kind of activity is awarded either one or two points per hour. Also track the activities by subject and by date Use the reports to easily update your CV or workplace annual reports in a standardized format. Compile 120 points over 3 years to complete the certificate. Suggested target of a minimum of 30 pts per year Suggested target of at least two different activities per year About the CEC The CEC is an online toolkit for planning and documenting professional development activities. Track by categories called “Learning Activities”. Each kind of activity is awarded either one or two points per hour. Also track the activities by subject and by date Use the reports to easily update your CV or workplace annual reports in a standardized format. Compile 120 points over 3 years to complete the certificate. Suggested target of a minimum of 30 pts per year Suggested target of at least two different activities per year $$$$ Price $$$$ All prices include registration for the 3 years of the program: $40 for members of Partnership associations $50 non-members Institutional pricing 6 - 25 registrations pay 75% > 25 registrations pay 50% $$$$ Price $$$$ All prices include registration for the 3 years of the program: $40 for members of Partnership associations $50 non-members Institutional pricing 6 - 25 registrations pay 75% > 25 registrations pay 50% Subjects for Study Your learning should be library or information- related. We provide a list of suggested subject areas, but your activities are not limited to this list. If you are unsure, consider seeking the advice of a mentor. This may be a supervisor, or someone else you know, whose experience could be useful to you in deciding the course of your CE activities. Subjects for Study Your learning should be library or information- related. We provide a list of suggested subject areas, but your activities are not limited to this list. If you are unsure, consider seeking the advice of a mentor. This may be a supervisor, or someone else you know, whose experience could be useful to you in deciding the course of your CE activities. Registration Online registration is easy! We just need some contact information, the name of your home association, and your registration fee. You can start the program any time. Registration Online registration is easy! We just need some contact information, the name of your home association, and your registration fee. You can start the program any time.