In 2003, the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science established the AALAS Learning Library (ALL), an internet-based training system that is used primarily for technician certification training and for IACUC-mandated training. Parker-Thornburg et al. describe the ALL in detail and evaluate which aspects of the system are most accessed by subscribers. They also analyze the system's efficacy in helping users to pass technician certification exams. See
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Despite an increasing demand for surgical expertise in the animal research community, surgical training opportunities are few and far between. Baran and colleagues discuss the potential of computer-based or electronic learning (e-learning) as a tool that can help laboratory personnel to make the most of hands-on training workshops. The authors describe different types of electronic delivery methods and present a few basic considerations for designing and implementing an e-learning program. See
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