Professional Development for School Librarians: Why Is It Important? Webinar
Professional development is a journey that’s not only good for your day-to-day work but for your health and well-being, too. It can help you build confidence, make you more efficient as a worker, and re-energize your creativity. So, where can a school librarian get started? This webinar with librarian Elizabeth Hutchinson will help school librarians discover their own focus whilst creating a plan to help them stay motivated and challenged.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- What professional development is and why it is important.
- How professional development is good for your mental health.
- How your focus can guide your learning.
- How to create a professional development plan for you and your library.
About Elizabeth Hutchinson:
Elizabeth Hutchinson is a chartered librarian and Fellow of CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals). With nearly 20 years in school libraries, she is now a trainer and adviser and an advocate for FOSIL—inquiry-based learning. She was awarded the BEM for services to libraries in 2020 and is an international speaker, blogger, and author of a number of published articles.