LE@D is constantly expanding our courses and we are always searching for qualified subject-matter experts (SMEs).
We offer several different contract options, based on your interests and needs.
For more information about writing for LE@D, review our Subject Matter Expert Resource Guide, and browse the tabs below for specific topic information.
There are an infinite variety of topics that can be covered by a LE@D course. While library training forms the core of LE@D's course offerings, other areas of interest may be developed as well. We are constantly expanding our subjects and would be interested in discussing non-library topics as well as library topics.
Library Courses: Library course topics will fall into broad categories that represent core competences that have been defined for certification programs such as the Western Council of State Libraries and the Library Support Staff Certification Program. Within these core competencies there are a wide variety of more specific subjects than can be covered, and each subject can be dealt with at a different level of expertise.
Core Competences
Foundations
Administration
Services
Collections
Technology
Philosophy and Ethics
Advocacy and Marketing
Facilities
Finance and Funding
Laws
Leadership
Library Board
Partnerships
Personnel
Policies and Procedures
Adult and Children's Services
Circulation
Reference and Information Services
Collection Maintenance
Planning for Collections and Materials Maintenance
Technology
Within each core competency there are specific topics that can be addressed from the perspective of general libraries, public libraries, school libraries, academic libraries, and specialty libraries.
Levels: LE@D is also developing multiple levels of training to address the issue of training for different levels of experience. Library 101 is the most basic level of training for library staff. This level assumes the trainee has little or no experience with the subject and is not familiar with the terms or jargon used by others regarding this topic. There is a high demand for courses on this level.
Intermediate courses assume that the trainee has one to two years experience with the topic and is familiar with basic terms. This trainee is capable in this area, but wants to improve through additional training. Advanced courses are for those who have been placed in management positions without adequate training, or those who are wanting to move into more responsible positions within the library.
There are an infinite variety of topics that can be covered by a LE@D course. While library training forms the core of LE@D's course offerings, other areas of interest may be developed as well. We are constantly expanding our subjects and would be interested in discussing non-library topics as well as library topics.