Six articles discuss the need for improved training of library personnel and strategies for attaining this goal. Areas discussed include training objectives, training methods, the role of library education, staff development at Indiana State University, the role of library management, and the creation of effective training methods. (CLB)

Guidelines are given for training teachers to use computers, based on staff development experiences with the Hampshire (Massachusetts) Educational Collaborative's computer literacy program. Topics covered include training goals, course scheduling, staffing, participant needs, educational strategies, and evaluation. (PP)

Describes the organizational goals and training objectives of the staff development policy; areas of training; training programs; broadening staff experience through participation in library activities; the role of total quality management; the staff development group; continuing professional development; and budget. Includes guidelines for staff…

This booklet is a collection of five articles from the Child Development Associate Program (CDA) in Texas, part of a nationwide program for training child care workers. "Skills Needed by a CDA Training Counselor" outlines three skills: facilitation of learning, interpersonal skills, and management. "Some Findings and Recommendations…

These two manuals provide a suggested format and materials for a one-day workshop designed to train the trainers of counselors who wish to be consultants, as well as to train the counselors to be consultants. Although counselor-consultants can serve many populations, the focus of these manuals is on services to teachers. The trainer's manual…