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If your location is flexible but your training need is not, look through this section to see all our courses by job-related function. At OCLC Western, there's something here for absolutely everyone who works in your library. Course subjects include:

	Cataloging and metadata Courses for catalogers. Instruction includes sessions on original and copy cataloging, AACR2, MARC, LCSH subject headings and more.
	Collection management Learn the basics of what to look for when developing and/or weeding your collection. Great for acquisitions staff or collection development librarians.
	Digitization and preservation Gain insight into funding, grant applications and software tools to build a digital collection. Preservation project staff, archivists, online repository librarians—anyone interested in creating a digital collection—will find valuable courses here.
	Librarianship and professional issues If you're interested in information and library science as an profession beyond your individual library, these courses will appeal.
	Library administration and management Get together with other directors and assistant directors to discuss broad issues such as accreditation and future scenario-planning tactics.
	Reference and public services Learn about the new things going on with technology for virtual reference and more.
	Resource sharing (ILL) Looking for ways to share your resources with others? Learn about the latest in sharing technology.
	Technology Get the scoop on RSS feeds, social software and more.

Do you have a subject specialty? Share it with the rest of OCLC Western, when you volunteer to teach a class.