A Comprehensive Library Staff Training Programme in the Information Age
- 1st Edition - February 28, 2007
- Latest edition
- Author: Aileen Wood
- Language: English
This book discusses the issues surrounding the implementation and ‘selling’ of a comprehensive library staff training programme. Importantly, it contains many tried and tested… Read more
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Description
Description
This book discusses the issues surrounding the implementation and ‘selling’ of a comprehensive library staff training programme. Importantly, it contains many tried and tested techniques used by the author; it also includes standard documentation that readers can use in their own organisation for training purposes.
Key features
Key features
- Covers the different types of training and the pros and cons of each
- Discusses the administrative role as a change agent
- Shows how to develop programme objectives and measureable outcomes
Readership
Readership
Library staff and information professionals who are responsible for the development and implementation of staff training programs
Table of contents
Table of contents
LIS competencies and skills; Training needs analysis; Performance appraisal; Curriculum vitae and interviewing tips; Learning styles; Developing courses; Selected course examples; Informal non-conventional training techniques; Facilitation; Academic, professional and vocational learning; Conclusion.
Review quotes
Review quotes
"The book is well researched and draws on the author's wide experience."—Karen Gray, Lawrence Graham LLP
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: February 28, 2007
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Aileen Wood
Dr Aileen Wood has a professional background in Training and Development, Records Management, Information Science and Special Librarianship. She is self-employed but continues to work with the information profession running training workshop and supporting staff completing professional qualifications. For her PhD she researched the need for a national Health Information Policy. Aileen has written or co-authored a number of publications.
Affiliations and expertise
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