Professional Development - Librarians
How Can You Use Your Professional Development Funds
Professional Development Fund Usage
In all cases, professional development (PD) funds are expensed to the fiscal year (FY) the opportunity is being held. For example, if you register for something in April 2026 that takes place in August of 2026, the expense will be applied to your FY27 professional development funds, not your FY26 funds. This ensures you do not miss an early registration special by waiting for your FY25 funds to become available.
Once your PD opportunity is approved by your supervisor, it is your responsibility to work with Lissa Martin to make the purchases with the PCard.
A presentation is not required to attend a conference.
Eligible Uses for Professional Development Funds
- Memberships
- Registration
- Travel costs like airfare, car rental, train tickets, cab/Uber fares, parking fees, mileage
- There are some tricky parts in booking airfare. NOTE that if you are booking using multiple airlines, you may need to do them in separate transactions.
- Meals not provided through the event or hotel (The university offers a per diem for overnight trips where meals are not provided. Information can be found below at Per Diem Rates and Policy.)
- Lodging (In compliance with the University Travel Policy linked below)
Ineligible Uses for Professional Development Funds
- Meals on same day trips
- Offset of carbon footprint
- Travel Insurance
- Books (see Book Purchase Requests link below)
- Personal subscriptions to professional publications
- Professional Organization membership dues
* Items not included on this list are at the discretion of Senior Leadership
What is paid up front
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Registration
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Memberships
What is reimbursed/reimbursable
Reimbursement requests over 60 days old will be considered taxable income per University policy
- Transportation Expenses (In compliance with the University Travel Policy)
- Please be sure to review policy 6.00
- Lodging Expenses (In compliance with the University Travel Policy)
- Please be sure to review policies 7.01, 7.02, 7.03
- Airbnb is covered in non-traditional lodging and requires additional steps for permission
- Meals (In compliance with the University Travel Policy)
- Please be sure to review policies 7.04, 7.05, 7.06
- Airfare which can be booked through the Miami University Travel Portal.
- Booking air travel through different airlines may need to be booked in multiple transactions.
- Baggage fees
* Items not included on this list are at the discretion of Senior Leadership or may be outlined in the University Travel Policy.
Professional Development Opportunities
Here are opportunities for enrichment and credential programs offered by Miami University as well as the State of Ohio.
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Job Enrichment ProgramThis program is offered through Miami University and allows you to build skills and improve marketability through classes offered by the listed providers and approval by the managing group of the Job Enrichment Program of Miami University.
While this program is primarily geared toward classified staff, there are definitely some skill building courses that apply to everyone. -
TechCred at MiamiThis program is offered as a reimbursement option for tech courses offered through the State of Ohio. You will need to pay for the courses up front but once approved, you can be reimbursed up to $2,000 per credential. Please be sure to read all details before moving forward.
Reflections
Use the link below to reach a survey to capture your Professional Development Reflections. By reflecting back on your experiences you can help capture what was important and how it can not only benefit yourself but how you can use the gained knowledge to help your colleagues.
Quick Links
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Workday - Create an Expense ReportReimbursement requests over 60 days old will be considered taxable income.