Allan, Barbara, 1954-

The no-nonsense guide to training in libraries / Barbara Allan. - London : Facet Publishing, 2013. - x, 212 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliograpical references (pages 206-208) and index.

Part 1: Training practices. Different approaches to learning and teaching -- Making training interesting -- Use of different technologies to support training practices -- Making it happen -- Delivering face-to-face training sessions -- E-learning and blended learning -- Part 2: Learning in the workplace. Learning and development in the workplace.

This book is aimed at helping experienced trainers, as well as those who are still developing their skills, and provides guidance on the design and delivery of effective training courses with topics including: the people side of training; use of technologies to support training practices; different approaches to learning and teaching; planning and designing training; delivering training: face-to-face and blended learning; evaluation of training events and continuous improvement; and learning and development in the workplace. This guide uses case studies and examples of best practice from public, school, academic, special, and government libraries.

9781856048286 1856048284

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Library employees--Training of.
Librarians--Training of.
Information services--User education.

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