At the end of this module you will be able to:

• Identify strategies and resources to help stay informed of developments and events related to your field of interest within social work.
• Identify specific resources related to your area(s) of interest within social work.
• Outline a plan for incorporating keeping up-to-date into your work routine

Supported Competencies

Knowledge and use of the strategies and resources introduced in this chapter will enhance social workers' competencies in:

▪ Analytic assessment: "Identifies relevant and appropriate data and information sources."

▪ Inform, educate and empower people about social work issues: "Research for new insights and innovative solutions to social work problems."

▪ Communication: "Uses the media, advanced technologies, and community networks to communicate information."