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Organizations usually choose to either create custom classes from their content (either in-house or on contract) or to purchase access to an online class from a vendor. In-house development of online classes generally follows two models. Classes can be designed "from scratch" using HTML and scripting languages, or through the use of course authoring tools. If an organization would like to include advanced features such as tracking and assessment with their online learning offerings, they will likely use learning management or course management software.

Online training can take the form of either short-term or long-term coursework. Short classes tend to be stand-alone modules taken for Continuing Education (CE) credit, or to learn/review a specific skill area. Longer classes may be semester long courses offered by universities for certificate, undergraduate or graduate-level credit.

Online courses on a variety of subjects are available on the Internet at reasonable prices; staff can access such training from their desktops and on their own schedules. As more libraries and library patrons gain access to the Internet, distance learning will become more familiar and easy to use. Current bandwidth and memory limitations will become irrelevant as networks improve and libraries purchase more powerful computers. Distance learning for library patrons and staff will offer convenient opportunities for acquiring new skills and knowledge in a flexible, interesting and easy-to-use environment.

Library staff are in an excellent position to take advantage of distance learning. Rapidly changing technology and continuing education requirements mean that more library staff are in need of up-to-date and relevant training. Yet budget cuts and busy work schedules make it difficult to take time off work. Distance learning can provide the training staff need without taking them away from their desks for long periods of time. For example, a videoconference on preservation can be downlinked by a library and made available to library staff in-house.

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