We're taking sign-ups right now for an Infopeople online course on basic library structure and principles such as intellectual freedom, privacy... For better or worse, you'll have lots of opportunity to interact with me if you sign up - via online discussions, "office hours" etc. It's aimed at new library staff and paraprofessionals without formal library training.
Library 101: What You Need to Know to Provide Good Library Service in the 21st Century (An Infopeople Online Learning Course) Details here.
January 17, 2006 - Februray 13, 2006 This course is aimed at new library staff and paraprofessionals without formal training in library science. It will answer basic questions about the kinds of fundamental library issues that can quickly turn into hot topics: staff rights and responsibilities, user access and fees for service, book selection and censorship, library funding and outsourcing, and reader privacy.
You will receive a basic exposure to library concepts, ethics and principles, with an emphasis on their practical application in real-life situations. For example, how would you respond to parents who ask to see what titles their children have checked out? You'll learn what to do and what not to do and why. Understanding the thinking behind library procedures will help you provide better service and enjoy your work more fully.
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