The Practical Library Trainer

Author : Ruth C Carter,Bruce E Massis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136418273

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Develop a library staff training program that really works! To stay on top of the lightning-fast changes in the library field and provide your patrons with the best service possible, you need to establish and sustain an effective program for training your staff. The Practical Library Trainer examines the concept of the library as a learning place for patrons and staff, offering a comprehensive view of training from an administrator’s perspective. Bruce E. Massis, author of The Practical Library Manager (Haworth), addresses the essential issues of how to develop a strong program of continuous instruction, including customer service, reporting, recruitment, and retention of staff. The book focuses on the integration of staff training as a blended activity instead of an intervention, quelling the notion of training as an “add-on” to existing staff duties. The current information-rich environment provides your patrons with an abundance of resources to choose from for their research needs. But they can’t do it alone-they need direction from a knowledgeable librarian who can recognize the pedigree, currency, and validity of licensed resources, particularly those available through electronic means. The Practical Library Trainer uses the goal of long-range customer service as a starting point, emphasizing the return on investment possibilities from blended training methods as a key to meeting your patrons’ high expectations of service. The book also provides examples from outside the library community to demonstrate the importance of training on a non-library setting and looks at future training issues. The Practical Library Trainer examines: types of staff training (formal, informal, employer-provided, qualifying, skill improvement) strategies for recruiting and retaining a staff blended learning e-training in-house training how to use professional conferences as continuing education opportunities how to evaluate your training program a sample of an “anywhere, anytime” education and training program and much more! The Practical Library Trainer is an important resource for making sure your patrons get the most from your library—and your staff.

Author : Ruth C Carter,Bruce E Massis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781135792039

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The Practical Library Manager by Ruth C Carter,Bruce E Massis Pdf

Examine the nuts and bolts of successful management in today’s rapidly evolving libraries!This book is an essential primer for new library managers and directors. In addition to providing an overview of the practical aspects of management, it is a vital reference tool for managing your library and its staff. The Practical Library Manager’s informative text and comprehensive bibliographies of print and electronic resources can guide you to solutions to the issues that every fledgling library manager must deal with upon appointment.While there are many publications on library management, The Practical Library Manager is one of very few to focus on the practical issues of staffing and the importance of continuous staff training. Also, unlike other books on the subject, this book features a chapter that points you to relevant management texts originally written for the corporate world rather than the library profession.The Practical Library Manager is the perfect single source to help you: understand the challenges of staffing your library and training your staff explore new technology’s impact on library workers and evaluate training programs to help them keep up ensure that your staff has the core competencies they’ll need in the current climate build a “virtual library” decide whether your library should join a consortium and much more! In the words of the author: “Today, the most successful libraries in the country are those addressing the needs of both external and internal customers. However, it takes more than technology to change the working relationship between the institution and its customer. The guiding force for change must include a strong and respectful relationship between the library manager and staff. Much of what is written in this book can assist the fledgling manager in creating an environment of trust, teamwork, and respect.”

Author : Ruth C Carter,Bruce E Massis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781135791964

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Examine the nuts and bolts of successful management in today’s rapidly evolving libraries! This book is an essential primer for new library managers and directors. In addition to providing an overview of the practical aspects of management, it is a vital reference tool for managing your library and its staff. The Practical Library Manager’s informative text and comprehensive bibliographies of print and electronic resources can guide you to solutions to the issues that every fledgling library manager must deal with upon appointment. While there are many publications on library management, The Practical Library Manager is one of very few to focus on the practical issues of staffing and the importance of continuous staff training. Also, unlike other books on the subject, this book features a chapter that points you to relevant management texts originally written for the corporate world rather than the library profession. The Practical Library Manager is the perfect single source to help you: understand the challenges of staffing your library and training your staff explore new technology’s impact on library workers and evaluate training programs to help them keep up ensure that your staff has the core competencies they’ll need in the current climate build a “virtual library” decide whether your library should join a consortium and much more! In the words of the author: “Today, the most successful libraries in the country are those addressing the needs of both external and internal customers. However, it takes more than technology to change the working relationship between the institution and its customer. The guiding force for change must include a strong and respectful relationship between the library manager and staff. Much of what is written in this book can assist the fledgling manager in creating an environment of trust, teamwork, and respect.”

Author : Bruce E. Massis
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Employee motivation
ISBN : 9780789031419

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The Challenges to Library Learning by Bruce E. Massis Pdf

The Challenges to Library Learning: Solutions for Librarians offers practical strategies for librarians dealing with challenges including depleted training budgets, overworked staff, and rapidly-changing technology, that hinder the ability--and willingness--of employees to continue job education in library sciences.

Author : Debby Wegener
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780630915

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Training Library Patrons the Addie Way by Debby Wegener Pdf

This book takes an informal and in-depth look at the five steps of the ADDIE model - Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation – as used in library training programmes. With hints and tips and practical advice from other trainers, the aims of the book are to (1) make the training of library patrons a simple task and (2) to show library staff that training can be rewarding and extremely satisfying. Anyone who has had to design a library training programme will know that it can be quite a daunting task without guidelines, but when it comes to the various learning theories and the associated instructional design models, the choice can be overwhelming. This book will help the reader overcome these problems. Looks at training within the library context Includes surveys to ascertain learning styles Provides simple lesson plans

Author : Selma Nachman Friedrich Adolf Ebert
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1022015117

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The Training of the Librarian by Selma Nachman Friedrich Adolf Ebert Pdf

This book serves as an extensive guide to the principles and practices of librarian training. It covers topics such as library science, cataloging and classification, and collection development. With practical advice and comprehensive research, this book serves as an indispensable resource for aspiring librarians and library professionals. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Alan Brine
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0754670449

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Handbook of Library Training Practice and Development by Alan Brine Pdf

This Handbook of Library Training Practice and Development addresses new aspects of service provision both in the UK and abroad, and provides an up-to-date review of the current developments which are becoming increasingly important to librarians through the influence of the electronic age and the widening of areas of professional involvement. It will be invaluable to those responsible for the development of staff as well as providing a crucial insight for anyone new to this career path or looking to develop their knowledge within it.

Author : Paul M. Gherman,Frances O. Painter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000760040

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Training Issues and Strategies in Libraries by Paul M. Gherman,Frances O. Painter Pdf

This book, first published in 1990, provides analysis - applicable to any library, regardless of size - for the training and development of library personnel. Contributors from varying types of libraries, from a small private woman's college to a multinational bibliographic utility, discuss training in busy public services departments, address vendor and in-house perspectives on training for online automated systems, and examine leadership training. This practical volume provides direction for library administrators who seek to establish a climate where well-trained staff confidently and consistently perform their jobs successfully.

Author : Beverley E. Crane
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781538104156

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How to Teach by Beverley E. Crane Pdf

How to Teach: A Practical Guide for Librarians is designed for librarians and other educators who must instruct library patrons on subjects ranging from research skills to understanding and using electronic tools to providing self-paced instruction. This book provides public, academic, school, and special librarians with practical applications based on theoretical approaches to adult learning; instructional design principles to help them plan, deliver, and assess learning; examples and model lessons illustrating face-to-face instruction and online training; and descriptions and step-by-step instructions showing them how to create self-paced materials to complement their teaching. Ready-to-use, customizable worksheets; handouts; and evaluation forms serve as models. Exercises in each chapter reinforce its content. URLs identify additional ideas and materials from librarian colleagues to enhance teaching.

Author : Library Leadership and Management Association. Human Resources Section. Staff Development Committee
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838911495

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Staff Development by Library Leadership and Management Association. Human Resources Section. Staff Development Committee Pdf

This new edition offers unique, state-of-the-art perspectives on library staff development and training.

Author : Sarah Houghton-Jan
Publisher : ALA Neal-Schuman
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Librarians
ISBN : 1555707068

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Technology Training in Libraries by Sarah Houghton-Jan Pdf

This book ptovides practical, start-to-finish guidance so you can easily and successfully implement a low-cost, comprehensive, and effective staff technology training program in your library. Houghton-Jan outlines various types of technology training programs and helps you determine which one is right for your library. You'll learn how to create a list of important technology skills to include in training, how to integrate popular technology training tools into your program, and best practices for dealing with common problems like working with different learning styles, dealing with difficult learners, and finding a suitable location.

Author : Carol Smallwood,Lura Sanborn
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781476664743

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Teaching Technology in Libraries by Carol Smallwood,Lura Sanborn Pdf

Libraries are charged with fostering new skills and capabilities, a challenging task in an era of rapid technological change. Developing new ways of teaching and learning--within budget and time constraints--is the key to keeping up-to-date. Written by librarians, this collection of new essays describes an array of technology outreach and instruction programs--from the theoretical to the practical--for public, academic and school libraries, based on case studies and discussions of methodology. Content includes out of the box lessons, outreach successes and technology instruction programs applicable to patrons and staff at public, academic and school libraries.

Author : Jeanette Larson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780810891333

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Children's Services Today by Jeanette Larson Pdf

Here, one of America’s foremost experts in public library services to children cover the basics of library services for children. Jeanette Larson highlights best practices and "toolkits" that provide tools and resources to quickly implement programs and services. She includes model programs, checklists and forms, and ready-to-use examples of programs, with an emphasis on programs that are inexpensive to implement and simple to replicate. From start to finish, learn how to plan, implement, and manage public library programs and services for children, ages birth to twelve years old. Children's services are a critical part of today's library services and staff need basic background information, practical advice, and specific examples of how to perform the fundamental duties required of them. Special features of the book include: Basic information on how to implement the fundamental services and programs of library services to children Background and rationale for the provision of these services and programs Enhancements for children's programs and services that support literacy and learning Templates for successful programs Examples of inexpensive and ready-to-use programs ranging from simple to on-going and more elaborate programs Children’s Services Today: A Practical Guide for Librarians offers basic background, practical experience, and best practices necessary for the successful provision of children's services in today's public library. Whether you are a part-time children's librarian in a small, rural library, a generalist assigned to provide children's programming in a medium-sized library, or a paraprofessional working in the children's department in a large urban library, this practical guide will help you implement dynamic programs and services that meet the needs of today's children and families

Author : Douglas Cook,Ryan L. Sittler
Publisher : Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780838984581

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Practical Pedagogy for Library Instructors by Douglas Cook,Ryan L. Sittler Pdf

Presents case-studies that cover the broad spectrum of education from behavioral to cognitive to constructivist. This casebook is suitable for librarians who have had little formal training in education.

Author : Raymond John Prytherch
Publisher : Aldershot, Hants, England ; Brookfield, Vt., USA : Gower
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Bibliothèques
ISBN : UCAL:B4197411

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Staff Training in Libraries by Raymond John Prytherch Pdf