Making professional development easy
Fulfilling your quest for the right professional development resources can be challenging. Knowing what classes will satisfy your needs, finding time, and feeling confident that you are learning from experienced instructors are all factors in the decision.
OCLC Western can be your source for quality education and training. We understand your needs because we recognize the complexities of your work and the unique demands on your time and resources. We provide comprehensive training and educational opportunities from hands-on classes to enhance your use of OCLC products and services, to a topical programs on current library and information trends.
Meeting your needs
In person, online, half-day, one- or two-day, OCLC Western has the high-quality education and training you are looking for. Our classes foster in-depth, hands-on, one-on-one discussions on an extensive array of topics.
You come to us or we come to you
We offer a broad range of seminars, workshops and classes continuously throughout the region and online. Often, we can even bring our class directly to you. If you would like to learn more about how you can host a session—and save resources—simply let us know.
Scheduled programs
Our education and training program is developed specifically to meet the needs of the OCLC Western membership. View our training and events calendar to see every class currently scheduled, or check out training opportunities in your region. See what sessions are available in a specific category or send us a suggestion if you don’t see what you are looking for. We update our course offerings continuously and welcome your recommendations.
Customized curriculum
When you have needs that extend beyond the scope of our current offerings, customized training can be the perfect solution. We will work with you to develop, design and deliver on-site professional development produced specifically for your library. Whether you need a refresher on the basics of cataloging or want to develop leaders from within your organization, our staff will create a curriculum that matches your specific requirements.
Instructors welcome
Show off your technology skills or your library expertise by sharing it with your colleagues. We are always looking for field instructors to teach or provide insight about a potential class. Got an idea or want to volunteer?
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