Training Librarians: Tips from the Trenches
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Training Librarians: Tips from the Trenches Nicole C. Engard VP of Education, ByWater Solutions Author, The Accidental Systems Librarian 2d [email protected] [email protected] http://tasl.web2learning.net http://web2learning.net Wednesday, October 10, 12
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As presented for TBLC in October 2012
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Training Librarians: Tips from the Trenches
Nicole C. EngardVP of Education, ByWater Solutions
Author, The Accidental Systems Librarian [email protected]
http://tasl.web2learning.nethttp://web2learning.net
Wednesday, October 10, 12
Prepare
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Don’t get stuck in a rut
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Entering the unknown
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Alleviate Fears
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Old is comforting
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Manage expectations
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Change is scary
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Start by empathizing
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Don't Lecture / Ask Questions
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What do you like?
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Provide Examples
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Different learning styles
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Make it Fun
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Ah! Ha! Moment
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You can't win them all
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Tools for Training
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Share your favorites● Links:
– http://delicious.comBookmark tools and useful sites to share in classes
– mine: http://delicious.com/nengard
– http://zotero.orgKeep a running bibliography on the topics you teach and share those resources with the class
– mine: http://www.zotero.org/nengard
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Show Them How● Video:
– recordmydesktop.sourceforge.net Open Source screencasting
– www.techsmith.com/jing.htmlFree of cost screencasting
– www.teamviewer.com Screensharing/Remote control
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Keep the learning going
● Moodle: http://moodle.com Create an online course that students can come back to
● Wiki: http://www.mediawiki.org Create a wiki that students can contribute to as they learn
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Tips from the Book
● Chapter 8: Instruction Techniques– http://tasl.web2learning.net/links/
● Chapter 9: Independent Study– http://tasl.web2learning.net/links/
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Final Tips● In person is always better
– Seeing faces and expressions makes all the difference
● Don't get stuck on your outline– Train to your audience, not to your
schedule● Make it personal
– Always share personal stories, empathize● Be enthusiastic!
– If you're excited your trainees will be too
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Nicole C. EngardVP of Education, ByWater Solutions
Author, The Accidental Systems Librarian [email protected]
http://tasl.web2learning.nethttp://web2learning.net
Thank You!!
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