When should I do PD?
When you should do professional development
When you will be below 5 hours
When it's assigned
Starting Point for PD (that still counts as professional development!)
Review PD guidelines
Max hours for articles/videos/readings/etc. in the Google Drive
1-1.5 hours
The max amount of PD you can do WITHOUT being assigned or approved to go over
1.5 - 2 hours
PD Activity that involves getting more information about campus partners
Researching Campus Resources
Max hours for Library skillshops
2 hours
Where you can find more information about PD
Mentor Resources Drive -> Professional Development folder
Required online training
CSU Learn Trainings
Max hours for Campus events
2 hours
When it's a good time to know if you'll be under hours and reach out to prostaff
ASAP or by Wednesday of that week
Events that the library presents or online opportunities to develop skills
Bonus: Do you need to verify with prostaff before attending?
Library Skillshops and Certificate Programs
Bonus: Yes, they need to approve that it will count as PD time before you log it on your tracker sheet
Word count and due date for write ups/written reports
500 words (typed), Friday by 5:00 PM the week that you completed professional development
The time when it's too late to reach about being under hours
Friday, two hours before tracker sheets are due (as an example)
Summary of an off campus resource that is relevant to a mentee
Off Campus Resource Write Up
PD Activities that need approval before completing/attending
Library Skillshops, campus events, any activities where you will go over the 1.5-2 hour limit