Posted on October 1, 2014 at 11:11 AM by Brian Herder
The No-Nonsense Guide to Training in Libraries (2013)
Barbara Allan
978-1-85604-828-6
Facet Publishing, UK
In order to make an impact with their users, library staff must be well
trained and up-to-date. Training is often delivered by library managers,
development officers and trainers who may have limited budgets with
access to few resources. This accessible guide uses case studies and
examples of best practice from public, school, academic, special, and
government libraries to help library and information workers deliver
excellent training. Aimed at helping experienced trainers, as well as
those who are still developing their skills, Allan's book offers
guidance on the design and delivery of effective training courses,
including:
- The people side of training
- Use of technologies to support training practices
- Different approaches to learning and teaching
- Planning and designing training
- Delivering training: face-to-face and blended learning
- Evaluation of training events and continuous improvement
- Learning and development in the workplace