On E-Learning & Continuing Education for LIS Staff(Lifelong and Continuing Education in Libraries)

Abstract

E-learning, or On-line learning or Networked learning, is one of the educational modes based on advanced multimedia technology, independent learning of individuals together with mutual study of members for a certain group or collectivity. Popularly, it is a manner of learning through establishing Internet platform in educational field, by which learners access educational resources using their PC, talk with teachers and discuss with other learners. E-learning, with its particular and unique features, impregnates new energy to educational development, especially the continuing education for LIS staff. In this paper, through probing into characters of E-Learning and its usage in continuing education for LIS staff, the author tries to expatiate innovations it brought about on principle, policy, environment and modes of continuing education as well as our thoughts on it and put forward suggestions on how to improve continuing education for library workers in China.