I interviewed with the local library system earlier this year to be an assistant (work with circulation, assist patrons with varius library tasks, etc). During my interview, I was asked how I planned to stay on top of current library issues. “I plan to keep reading the library-related blogs I’ve been reading,” was apparently not the right answer. The interviewer felt that blogs written by current librarians and ALA members was not an appropriate way to work on keeping abreast of important issues in libraries.
At my teaching job, however, everyone thinks it’s wonderful that I take the time to read blogs and books on informal education, given that it’s really my specific interest in education.
It begs the question: what is an acceptable method of continuing one’s professional development?
My answer, ironically enough, came from a librarian’s blog. This article suggests working on your professional development through reading scholarly journals, blogs, and mailing lists; and by following webcasts and podcasts.
The idea behind professional development is to continually grow and stay up-to-date on your field. It doesn’t have to be big and fancy; it just has to be relevant and timely and accurate.
Originally posted at 100Bloggers
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