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Peer reviewedGuy, Robin Frederick – Education for Information, 1989
Discusses reasons for establishing in-house training programs with the installation of library automation systems. Training issues discussed include who should provide training; who should receive training; program objectives; program content; training methods; documentation; and future training requirements. A program provided at the National…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Information Technology, Library Automation
Peer reviewedFreeman, Gretchen; Clement, Russell – Electronic Library, 1989
Identifies and discusses seven critical issues in the implementation and maintenance of a library automation staff training program: timing, a modular learning approach, training location, trainers, documentation, lesson reinforcement, and continuity. An appendix describes some of the options available for computer assisted training programs.…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Guidelines, Learning Modules
Micciche, Pauline F. – 1978
Library staff training methods and training manual construction should be part of the overall implementation plan for an online processing system. An effective training program to introduce staff to the new system and increase confidence in it would aid in efficient implementation. A manual consisting of a detailed outline of the training plan and…
Descriptors: Educational Media, Guides, Inservice Education, Library Automation
Peer reviewedAlemna, A. Anaba – Information Development, 1990
Outlines current and past library and information education and training in West Africa, focusing on the impacts of technological advancement; suggests information technologies that training programs should be able to access; and discusses formulating new curricula, staffing requirements, and further implications for the countries in this region…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedGherman, Paul M., Ed.; Painter, Frances O., Ed. – Journal of Library Administration, 1990
Eight articles discuss issues and strategies related to library personnel training necessitated by new technologies. Areas discussed include vendor training; aligning library planning, resources, and commitment to integrated library system staff training; training for public services; instructor-led versus computer-based training; leadership…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Integrated Library Systems, Leadership Training, Library Automation
Peer reviewedHallmark, Julie; Garcia, C. Rebecca – Information Technology and Libraries, 1996
The automation administrators of 49 recently automated libraries were interviewed regarding staff and user training for the systems. Discussion focuses on training objectives and procedures, timing and effectiveness, problems encountered, and factors necessary for training success. Vendor perspectives on library needs for detailed and customized…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Interviews, Library Administrators, Library Automation
