Download or read book Competency Skills Using Library Resources and Reference Material written by Sherrill Fleming Samuels and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Developing Librarian Competencies for the Digital Age written by Jeffrey G. Coghill and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Librarianship is both an art and a science. Librarians study the science of information and how to work with clients to help them find solutions to their information needs. They also learn quickly that there is an art to working with people, to finding the answers to tough questions using the resources available and knowing which information resources to use to find the information being sought in short order. But, what technical skills do librarians need to be successful in the future? How can library managers best develop their staffs for success? Developing Librarian Competencies for the Digital Age explores questions such as: What is the composition of a modern library collection? Will that collection look different in the future? What are the information sources and how do we manage those? What are the technical skills needed for a 21st century librarian? How will reference services change and adapt to embrace new ways to interact with library patrons or clients? What kinds of library skills are needed for the librarian of today to grow and thrive, now and into the future? How will service models change to existing clients and how will the model change going into the future of librarianship? What kinds of budgeting challenges are there for libraries and the administrators who oversee these libraries? What do the library professional organizations see as the core skills needed for new graduates and those practicing in the profession going into the future? In answering those questions, the book identifies specific digital skills needed for success, ways of developing those skills, and ways of assessing them.
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Doing the Work of Reference written by Linda S Katz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become more versatile, competent, and resourceful with these practical suggestions! Becoming a first-class reference librarian demands proficiency in a wide range of skills. Doing the Work of Reference offers sound advice for the full spectrum of your responsibilities. Though many aspects of a reference librarian's work are changing with astonishing speed, the classic principles in this volume will never go out of date. This comprehensive volume begins with hints for orienting yourself to a new job and concludes with ideas for serving the profession. On the way, Doing the Work of Reference covers such diverse topics as working with student assistants, offering reference services to remote users, and keeping up your professional development. In addition, you will find strategies for dealing with technological change--not high-tech information that will become obsolete before the ink is dry, but ways of approaching the process of change that will work today, next week, and ten years from now. Doing the Work of Reference will help you increase your competence in: getting along with other staff members marketing the library to users and faculty handling ephemeral materials keeping students’attention in library instruction courses maintaining good relations with faculty increasing your subject knowledge and much more! This comprehensive guide is an essential handbook for librarians in the trenches. Whether you are a new librarian or a veteran at the reference desk, Doing the Work of Reference will help you burnish your skills.
Download or read book Core Technology Competencies for Librarians and Library Staff written by Susan M. Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for public and academic libraries, Core Technology Competencies for Libraries provides an excellent starting point for you to define and evaluate the right inventory of technical skills and management attributes for yourself and your staff. Lita experts share their experience on technical competencies expected of all libraries and library staff; technical competencies needed by specialists like technology managers, or systems and IT librarians, and success stories about meeting performance standards that will show you how major libraries have demonstrated best practices in technology competency. Employing the skill enhancement tools in this book will help staff that work hard to also ¿work smart¿, and take advantage of technology to improve collections and service.
Download or read book Competencies for Science Librarians written by David Stern and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the expectations and resources available to develop a set of important core skills needed for this profession. Leading authorities in the field of librarianship offer their extensive experience and insight to help beginners to understand precisely what actual measurable skills are required to become a successful career science librarian. Librarians currently working in the area will gain the data they need to be able to effectively collaborate with more experienced people. Topics include reviews of key concepts, basic skills, terminology, ACRL instruction competencies, teams, and assessment of services. It also provides the latest knowledge on trends, standards, terminology, professional associations, and a brief literature review, and recommended readings for familiarizing librarians with their job responsibilities. Besides job competencies, the book reviews collection development, reference issues, in-depth research assistance, cataloging and metadata, faculty liaison and outreach, career development concerns, continuing education tracks, and issues in collaboration assistance. This source also provides extensive references and tables and figures to clearly present information. This book is a valuable resource for beginners who wonder what they need to know as they start their careers or are considering this as an area of concentration, and as a refresher and professional development track for current librarians working with more experienced people in the area. This book was published as a special issue of Science & Technology Libraries.
Download or read book Teaching the Scans Competencies written by DIANE Publishing Company and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1994-03 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides expanded definitions of the SCANS competencies as well as key concepts involved in incorporating them into the school curriculum. Examples of teaching the SCANS competencies or engaging in skill identification efforts are drawn from 27 different schools.
Download or read book Audiovisual Materials written by Library of Congress and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 1100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Competency Index for the Library Field written by Betha Gutsche and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WebJunction has just completed an update of the Competency Index for the Library Field. The original 2009 edition has been a valuable resource for libraries, helping staff identify and obtain the knowledge, skills and support needed to power relevant and vibrant libraries. However, it was time for an update. With ever-increasing economic, social, and educational demands, libraries have experienced dramatic changes in community needs and the tools available to serve those needs. Three elements in particular have been emphasized throughout: 21st century skills, accountability, and community engagement. WebJunction intends for the Index to be widely shared and adapted by a variety of libraries to meet their individual needs. -- Publisher description.
Download or read book Instruction in Libraries and Information Centers written by Laura Saunders and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This open access textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to instruction in all types of library and information settings. Designed for students in library instruction courses, the text is also a resource for new and experienced professionals seeking best practices and selected resources to support their instructional practice. Organized around the backward design approach and written by LIS faculty members with expertise in teaching and learning, this book offers clear guidance on writing learning outcomes, designing assessments, and choosing and implementing instructional strategies, framed by clear and accessible explanations of learning theories. The text takes a critical approach to pedagogy and emphasizes inclusive and accessible instruction. Using a theory into practice approach that will move students from learning to praxis, each chapter includes practical examples, activities, and templates to aid readers in developing their own practice and materials."--Publisher's description.
Download or read book Technical Education Program Series No 8 written by United States. Education Office and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Peterson s Graduate Programs in Business Education Health Information Studies Law Social Work 2012 written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 13784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peterson's Graduate Programs in Business, Education, Health, Information Studies, Law & Social Work 2012 contains a wealth of info on accredited institutions offering graduate degrees in these fields. Up-to-date info, collected through Peterson's Annual Survey of Graduate and Professional Institutions, provides valuable data on degree offerings, professional accreditation, jointly offered degrees, part-time & evening/weekend programs, postbaccalaureate distance degrees, faculty, students, requirements, expenses, financial support, faculty research, and unit head and application contact information. There are helpful links to in-depth descriptions about a specific graduate program or department, faculty members and their research, and more. Also find valuable articles on financial assistance, the graduate admissions process, advice for international and minority students, and facts about accreditation, with a current list of accrediting agencies.
Download or read book Research in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 1280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Quality in Library Service written by Jennifer Burrell and published by Totalrecall Publications. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: QUALITY IN LIBRARY SERVICE: A Competency-Based Staff Training Program First North American Edition (Library Science Series) A Complete Professional Development Package: Training Manual With Slides, Role Plays, Forms, Quizzes: This practical staff training program for libraries is rooted in two key concepts: 1) the quality management philosophy and techniques of famed "Total Quality" expert William Edwards Deming and 2) the constant need for library staff to keep up to date with changing customer needs, new technology, and new ways to save time and costs. The program has been field tested and used effectively in many Australian libraries, and now has been thoroughly adapted for North American venues in this special edition. Its purpose is to achieve consistent, high-quality performance at all library information service points by. Focusing staff on agreed service expectations and client satisfaction Providing staff with the skills and support needed to achieve and maintain identified service standards Identifying and addressing skills gaps Extending the competencies of inexperienced and experienced staff Emphasizing teamwork as an essential extension of individual competency Integrating electronic with print resources and document delivery with inhouse resources Obtaining staff input into policies and procedures Encouraging lifelong learning in staff The program involves self-paced reading; ?hands-on use of resources; ?review questions; activities; ?role-plays; ?evaluation of electronic resources; ?mock inquiries requiring the development of search strategies and the evaluation of resources; and ?small-group or individual discussion and debriefing. Learning aids include downloadable and customizable electronic text, including trainee material, overhead/PowerPoint slides, and handouts. Quality in Library Service is one of 12 library skills study aids published by TotalRecall Publications, Inc. Please see the back of this book for a complete listing, or visit www.totalrecallpress.com Jennifer Burrell has served in a number of management positions during her 25 years in librarianship and is currently Manager of Library and Information Service for the City Council in Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia. Brad McGrath is a professional librarian who currently serves as Manager of Customer Service and Order Management for James Bennett, a major library book wholesaler in New South Wales, Australia. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Program Introduction The QILS Program Assessment A Basic Client Service System Trainer Manual Unit 1: Identifying Client Needs Role-plays 1 Unit 2: Search Strategy and Common Resources Unit 3: Values, Policies and Procedures Review of Units 1 - 3 Unit 4: Complex Searching Role-plays 2 Unit 5: Assessment Self-Assessment Form Colleague Survey Form Client Survey Form Colleague and Client Feedback Simulations Unit by Unit Assessment and Final Review Sample Certificate Slides Trainee Material Downloadable Files
Download or read book Reference and Information Services written by Kay Ann Cassell and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the ongoing flood of misinformation to the swift changes occasioned by the pandemic, a myriad of factors is spurring our profession to rethink reference services. Luckily, this classic text is back in a newly overhauled edition that thoughtfully addresses the evolving reference landscape. Designed to complement every introductory library reference course, Cassell and Hiremath's book also serves as the perfect resource to guide current practitioners in their day-to-day work. It teaches failsafe methods for identifying important materials by matching specific types of questions to the best available sources, regardless of format. Guided by a national advisory board of educators and experts, this thoroughly updated text presents chapters covering fundamental concepts, major reference sources, and special topics while also offering fresh insights on timely issues, including a basic template for the skills required and expectations demanded of the reference librarian; the pandemic’s effect on reference services and how the ingenuity employed by libraries in providing remote and virtual reference is here to stay; a new chapter dedicated to health information, with a special focus on health equity and information sources; selecting and evaluating reference materials, with strategies for keeping up to date; a heightened emphasis on techniques for evaluating sources for misinformation and ways to give library users the tools to discern facts vs. “fake facts”; reference as programming, readers’ advisory services, developmentally appropriate material for children and young adults, and information literacy; evidence-based guidance on handling microaggressions in reference interactions, featuring discussions of cultural humility and competence alongside recommended resources on implicit bias; managing, assessing, and improving reference services; and the future of information and reference services, encapsulating existing models, materials, and services to project possible evolutions in the dynamic world of reference
Download or read book Kids and Libraries written by Ken Haycock and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Five Year Program for Library Development in New Mexico 1977 1981 written by New Mexico State Library and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
