Login to access SEFLIN services
for member library staff
Login to access SEFLIN services
for member library staff
You are Here: SEFLIN.org Home > CLP
Introduction to the Community of Learning Program
Community of Learning Program Brochure
Introduction to CLP - Contents
Canceling a Course Registration
SEFLIN’s Community of Learning Program (CLP) offers a variety of “blended learning” opportunities. That means that library staff from SEFLIN member libraries and library systems can select from a variety of work-related learning activities focusing on library services, technology, and management and leadership. Select learning activities in the following formats:
CLP courses and other learning opportunities are presented through the CLP Home PageHttp://www.seflin.org/clp .
The following introduction includes tips to using the CLP Web site to locate and register for courses. CLP supports activities for learning new skills and knowledge to help you in performing your job. Attendance at CLP classes may also assist in preparing for your performance review or advancement.
Training Administrator
Each SEFLIN member institution has appointed a Training Administrator (TA) who serves as the information liaison between the SEFLIN CLP and library staff. The TA may be contacted for current information regarding the CLP as well as information necessary to register for SEFLIN's Training Partners such as Element K, Web Junction, and Neal-Schuman. Name and contact information for SEFLIN CLP Training Administrators is available at http://www.seflin.org/clp/index.cfm?fuseaction=CLPResources.trainingadmins
CLP Main Page
The CLP Main Page is the place to search and register for classes and other learning activities. You can also link to a personalized listing of current and past courses on your Transcript page. To use all of the features of the CLP web site, it is necessary to register for a SEFLIN account to create a “personalized” page on this web site.
If you are new to the Community of Learning Program, click the Login link in the Member Staff Login area at the top of the CLP page (www.seflin.org/clp). The username and password will also allow access to other SEFLIN services on the SEFLIN web site. On the screen requesting Username and Password, select the link Create New User Account.
On the Register User screen, enter all information. Boxes marked with a red asterisk are required.
Click the Login button on the Member Staff Login area. Enter with your Username and Password. After login, a personalized Welcome page will provide access to CLP and other SEFLIN services.
You can request an email with your SEFLIN Username and Password. Click the login link on the main page. On the Login page, leave the username and password boxes blank and click the link to Email me my login info. On the next screen you may enter your username or your email address. After clicking Get Password button, you will receive an email with your SEFLIN Username and Password. NOTE: the email address requested must match the email addressed used to register for your SEFLIN account. If you have used multiple email addresses or other problems receiving the password information, contact SEFLIN.
The Community of Learning Program main page displays several ways to find CLP learning activities.
Many people are most interested in learning related to their Areas of Interest. The courses listed by Interest Areas represent all learning formats. The courses include date-based courses and at your own pace options.
The Featured Courses list is a selection of upcoming date-based courses plus a selection from the audio video collection or web-based offerings. This area of the page also includes a link to display the Complete Course Listing. The complete course listing is ordered by Area of Interest and includes all instructional formats.
Below the Featured Courses section is a box to enter a Keyword Search. An Advanced Search option is also available.
Use the list of instructional formats found in the left menu of the CLP page to find a course in a particular format, such as Audio Video Loan. The listing of courses by instructional format includes all Areas of Interest.
The SEFLIN Calendar is found at in the Additional Resources section at the bottom of the CLP page. The Calendar page allows you to see all available courses, workshops, and events. The default listing is a list of events for the current month. Using the calendar features, you can format the listing to display calendar pages. Using the FIND button you can search for additional dates keyword, or location.
The listing opportunities from Training Partners such as Element K, WebJunction, and Neal-Schuman and for Special Events such as leadership Intstitutes and Regional Conferences are found in the left menu of the CLP page.
No matter where you start, the search results are displayed as a summary listing. To see a detailed description and registration information click on the title. The detailed course description includes information about the instructor and course outline.
Special Events
The SEFLIN Community of Learning Program includes Leadership Institutes, Regional Conferences and other special events. These are not included in the Area of Interest, Keyword, Instructional Format listings for courses. The Special Events are listed separately in the left Menu of the CLP page. They are also included in the SEFLIN Events Calendar. See information about Fee Based Courses, below.
After you have identified the course you want to take, and registration is not "closed," follow these steps to register.
Fee Based Courses
Most courses and continuing education programs provided through SEFLIN are free to all staff in SEFLIN member libraries. However Special Events, such as regional annual conferences, leadership institutes, and other special events may require a fee. Registration is managed through a separate Events registration process. Publicity from SEFLIN will provide instructions and details for each Special Event.
Canceling a Course Registration
If you find you cannot attend a course, please cancel your registration to allow another person to attend and to provide an accurate count for parking permits. To cancel your registration for a course, follow these steps:
Maps and Parking
Each course listing on CLP includes a link to a MapQuest map for the location. The confirmation email, sent a few days before the course, will include parking directions and a parking permit if appropriate. SEFLIN uses several library locations throughout the region to host Community of Learning courses. Each has their own parking requirements, most, but not all, can provide free parking. SEFLIN does not reimburse for parking or parking tickets.
The directions for the SEFLIN/FAU Libraries Meeting Room and the SEFLIN PBCC Training Rooms in Lake Worth are linked from the SEFLIN CLP page.
Food and Refreshments
Unless otherwise stated in the event description, SEFLIN does not provide refreshments at courses or training events.
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
SEFLIN follows announcements from the National Weather Service. The Hurricane / Tropical Storm Procedures are posted on the SEFLIN web site.
The CLP main page includes a link to your Transcript, were you can maintain your personal continuing education listings. Your Transcript is also listed on the Welcome Page, displayed immediately when you login. The list of completed courses on your Transcript is a growing record of your educational accomplishments. The actions on the My Transcript page include:
To complete the course follow these steps:
You must complete the entire course Evaluation Survey in order to be able to print a certificate of completion. To complete the Course Evaluation and Certificate:
Return to your My Transcript page. A button to Print Certificate now appears next to the Course Title. Click that button to view and print a PDF version of your Certificate.
Another feature in the Transcript is the ability to create a My Course Summary. Click the My Course Summary button to open a form on which you can list notes and comments on the course you have completed. This can be a valuable short summary to keep in your files or submit to your supervisor. When you have entered the information, press continue to review your report. The report is not kept in My Transcript. To keep the report, follow the directions on the page to
You may want to Add Non-CLP Courses to your Transcript. Use this feature to list SEFLIN Special Events and Training Partner classes as well as classes offered by other professional and educational organizations. This will keep a list of all work related continuing education in one place.
Your SEFLIN registration information is stored as the My Account Settings. This is used to generate the course rosters, name tents, and other SEFLIN CLP lists. At the personalized Welcome page, select My Account Settings to modify and update your information (name changes, job title, institution or branch changes, email address or phone changes, etc.)
After you have completed making your changes, please click the Update Settings button to submit your new information. IMPORTANT: You must select a SEFLIN Member Institution and a Service Location.
Areas of Interest - Email Alerts
SEFLIN sends email announcements of new courses based on your selected topics for Areas of Interest. To update your Areas of Interest, login with your Username and Password. Select My Areas of Interest - Email Alerts.
When you are finished, click the “Logout” button at the top right of the page.
Community of Learning Program
SEFLIN, Inc.
Office 452, Wimberly Library
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: 1-877-733-5460 (Toll Free)
Phone: 561-208-0984 (Local)
Fax: 561-208-0995
Email: training@email.seflin.org
The Community of Learning Program is being funded in part by a Federal Library Services and Technology (LSTA) Grant administered by the Division of Library & Information Services, Florida Department of State.