KanLib Continuing Education Delivery Methods TF

Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Draft outline of report

Introduction
Assumptions
Narrative Summary of the Survey Results (links to the spreadsheet)
Executive Summary of Delivery Modes (links to each individual full descriptions)
Conclusion

Beginning of draft of conclusion
As a task force, we looked at delivery options beyond the traditional face-to-face education. There is certainly a willingness on the part of librarians to participate in other delivery methods as evidenced in part by the survey results.

This would the master plan and if people know the audience and the content, they could review the plan, and determine which delivery method or which collection of delivery methods would be most effective.
It's important to remember that this document is based on technology that is changing rapidly and will need to be reviewed often. New technologies are likely to emerge that will supercede the technology we've already discussed. Additionally, what libraries can handle with regards to technology and bandwidth capability is also improving rapidly as is the technical abilities of library staff and their willingness to engage and

Actually interacting with these different delivery modes is vital for understanding as well as to increase the interest in utilizing different modes. We would highly recommend that as the state

Library staff will definitely need additional instruction and assistance in the set up of technology. Tech consultants can help with the delivery as long as someone else is helping to create the content. The State Library could provide leadership by providing training and assistance to key players in the community. But it would be important to ensure that key players understand how they will benefit.

Recommendations: We need to think about these, but here's a start....

Technology can and should aid in state-wide delivery of continuing education
Due to the geographical constraints of the state, technology is vital to ensuring a well-educated library community.

The State Library should utilize different delivery methods for meetings and other events in order to ensure the library community is familiar with the different technology options.

As a model of CE delivery, it would be helpful to look at models of delivery such as info people, libraryu,
web junction.

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