The Community Library Training Program
The Community Library Training Program (CLTP) is a Web based distance
education program offered by the Public Library Services
Branch of the British Columbia Ministry of Education.
The purpose of the program is to help B.C. public library staff develop
the skills they need to serve their communities. The program is also
open to British Columbia public library volunteers, board members,
and staff or volunteers from BC Indian Bands or other Aboriginal organizations.
Others interested in acquiring
library skills may contact the program coordinator for information about other programs.
Ten online courses are currently available covering a variety of public library
operations and services. The program is delivered entirely via the Internet.
Each course takes up to four months to complete and requires an estimated
minumum of ten - twenty hours of work (both on and offline) per week.
Approximately 160 students
complete CLTP courses each year and students are awarded a Community Library Training Program
certificate after completing a core program consisting of 4 courses.
Students in the program receive support from experienced tutors, Public Library
Services Branch consultants, and other students. Communication among
participants takes place primarily using the course Web sites and email. Final
grades in each course are based on three graded assignments, a quiz or test,
and participation in online discussions and activities.
Required readings and course materials are included with each
registration package or can be found online.
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