SCKLS member librarians, trustees, friends, and volunteers can participate in a wide range of workshops and training programs. Workshops are offered each year on a variety of topics. Basic skills such as book mending are offered periodically as well as topics dealing with trends and innovations in librarianship. New librarians receive an on-site orientation to SCKLS services from the Continuing Education Coordinator. 

The Director provides orientation and training for new public library trustees. Staff provide additional training in their areas of expertise as requested. A Continuing Education Committee advises the CE Coordinator. The Continuing Education Support Specialist works in cooperation with the CE Coordinator and Director.

Hallmarks of the annual SCKLS continuing education program include the following:

Available Opportunities
To encourage participation in continuing education activities other than those offered by SCKLS, Continuing Education Reimbursement Grants of up to $750 per member librarian, trustee, or friend per year help pay registration and tuition costs. Eligibility for the program is open to all member libraries subject to grant guidelines.

Service Guidelines
SCKLS fosters a culture of continuous learning. We routinely survey the continuing education needs of member libraries and develop programs to meet those needs. SCKLS encourages and supports participation in continuing education programs offered for public, academic, school, and special library members as well as those for public library trustees and friends of libraries.

Member Responsibilities
Library staff, trustees, friends, and volunteers are encouraged to participate in continuing education and to use the SCKLS CE Grant Reimbursement program. Paid training time and recognition of CE participation by library employees is encouraged.

Staff and Resources
The CE Coordinator and CE Support Specialist are responsible for development and implementation of the SCKLS Continuing Education program.