Hi, we're the statewide staff development coordinators in Maryland Public Libraries. The left menu has links to our wiki and projects. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 443-340-7853, for more information.

Meetings

We communicate via listserv and quarterly meetings.  Meetings are for members. Current Member List.

Our next meeting is:
June 5, 2013, 10am to 3pm, West County Library, Anne Arundel County; registration required

Statewide Training & Events Calendar

Staff Development Blueprint - We meet to develop a plan for sharing staff development activities statewide.  The result is this blueprint.

Project Groups

Synchronous Trainers
We meet quarterly via Blackboard Collaborate. We communicate via email.

Our next meeting is:
February 26, 1pm-2:30pm, online

SkillSoft Liaisons
We meet in-person and via conference call as needed.  We communicate via email.
 

Certification

Updates about public librarian certification, public library director certification, and educational requirements for library associates are discussed during our meetings.  Forms and guides are located here under Library Staff Programs.  Staff Development Coordinators may contact Susan Paznekas, Division of Library Development & Services, Maryland State Department of Education, for more information.