| 1. In order that library personnel and trustees keep informed on national, state and local library developments, the library takes advantage of continuing education opportunities. A library achieves this standard when: | __ Not yet begun
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| - A written continuing education policy is approved by the board. | __ Not yet begun
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| - Staff members are given time off and are reimbursed for continuing education activities. | __ Not yet begun
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| - Staff members are allowed time off to attend library association meetings such as Idaho Library Association, Pacific northwest Library Association, and American Library Association. | __ Not yet begun
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| - A portion of the budget is allocated for continuing education and conference attendance. | __ Not yet begun
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| - Board members are encouraged to attend Idaho Library Association conferences and to participate in continuing education activities with financial support from the library. | |
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| 2. The library provides on-going training for all employees and trustees. A library achieves this standard by: | __ Not yet begun
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| - Providing a planning orientation program for all new employees and trustees. (Please see Appendix D.) | __ Not yet begun
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| - Sponsoring in-service training on public relations and public service attitudes for all staff members. | __ Not yet begun
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| -Sponsoring or participating in workshops relating to specific staff concerns. | __ Not yet begun
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| -Regularly purchasing professional library materials/journals and books for the use of library staff, trustees, and interested members of the community. | __ Not yet begun
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