NASW-IL Social Work Book Club
Looking for a flexible and engaging way to fulfill your continuing education requirements? Join our exclusive social work virtual book club and transform your professional development journey!
Why Join Our Virtual Book Club?
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Earn CEUs Effortlessly
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Gain 3 CEUs for each book you read and pass a short online quiz (score 80% or higher).
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Complete all six books to earn up to 18 CEUs per year.
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Explore Curated Social Work Literature
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Dive into six handpicked books annually that resonate with your field.
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Stay updated with the latest insights and apply new knowledge to your practice.
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Connect and Grow Your Network
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Engage in enriching discussions with a community of passionate social workers.
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Share experiences, exchange ideas, and learn from peers nationwide.
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Flexible, On-Demand Participation
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Access our online community forum anytime, anywhere—no scheduled meetings!
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Fit your professional development seamlessly into your busy schedule.
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Stay Motivated and Accountable
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Be part of a group that encourages you to meet your reading and professional goals.
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Enjoy the collective energy of like-minded professionals committed to growth.
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Affordable Investment in Your Career
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NASW Illinois Chapter Members: $69 per year (Use code MOAK2018277 at checkout)
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Non-Members: $89 per year
Note: The participation fee includes access to the online community and CEU quizzes. Books are purchased separately.
Embark on a journey of learning, connection, and professional enrichment—all from the comfort of your home.
To sign up, visit https://www.pbc.guru/socialworkers
Please note: The book club and virtual discussion platform are managed by PBC Guru. Please email them at info@pbc.guru with any questions or visit their website at http://www.pbc.guru to learn more.
How it Works
The book club will be an opportunity for social workers to read interesting books as a group and discuss them online through a private forum. Participants will earn 3 continuing education credits for each book that they read and pass a short quiz with a score of 80% or more. Participants will have two chances to take each quiz for credit. The group will complete a book every two months (six books per year) allowing participants to earn up to 18 CEUs per licensure renewal cycle. Please note your specialty CEUs will likely need to be acquired via another means to meat licensure requirements. Books will be selected based on the interests of the members and a vote between several options each period.
The time commitment for the group will depend on how fast you read and how much you choose to participate. This allows a lot of flexibility which we hope will be appropriate for people's busy lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often will books be read, what is the time commitment, and what are the expectations?
The group will start by reading one book every two months but this may change based on members feedback. The books selected will be popular non-fiction related to social workers and take an average of 7 hours to read cover to cover. If you have between 15 and 30 minutes a week to read you should be fine. There are no strict expectations on members for this virtual community; if you are particularly busy with work, family or other obligations and can't read one of the books then it's OK. If you can only read part of a book and contribute a little to the online discussion then that's OK too. The goal of this program is to connect social workers together through important topics so participate as much as makes sense for you.
Will there be any in person meetings of the book club?
The book club will be completely online so people can participate from work, home or traveling.
Is there any cost to participate?
Participation is $69 per year for members and $89 per year for non-members. This includes taking the quizzes online for credit. We charge this fee to offset the administrative cost and to help ensure that participants are committed to this online community.
How do I get the books?
Participants can get books for free at their local library or purchase them.
How do book club discussions work?
The book club will be managed by PBC Guru. One of their book club experts will moderate the private forum where discussions occur online. The moderator will pose questions to the group, share relevant articles and encourage conversation about topics in the book. Members will be able to post and share as well. This format allows for ongoing conversation and makes it easy for participants to connect with each other.
What if I don't have a Forum Profile?
We're using a private forum to host the virtual book club so it's easy to connect with fellow participants. During our sign up process, you will enter the information to auto-generate your free profile. After you complete the sign up, we'll send you a link to the forum and you can begin to post right away!
What exactly is PBC Guru, and what do they have to do with social workers?
Professional Book Club (PBC) Guru is a company founded to help organizations implement and manage professional reading programs. NASW-IL teaming up with PBC to put this program in place for members.
What if my question isn't answered?
Feel free to send an email to info@pbc.guru and we'll be happy to help.