The words “emerging technology” can provoke dread in library staff. A strong focus on training can help take the fear out of change, and instead convert it into enthusiasm. In this short clip from Computers In Libraries & Internet Library Connect 2020, I discuss my keys to training staff. Seeking a speaker for your library or organization?Continue reading “Training Library Staff on Emerging Technologies”
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Virtual Reality: Staff Training and Responsibilities
The following article was adapted from the book Best Technologies for Public Libraries: Policies, Programs, and Services by Christopher DeCristofaro, James Hutter, and Nick Tanzi. Libraries Unlimited, January 2020, 211 pages. The Three Levels of Staff Engagement A well-trained staff is essential for the successful adoption of virtual reality technology at your library. To thisContinue reading “Virtual Reality: Staff Training and Responsibilities”
Advance Copies Have Arrived!
I just received advance copies of my book “Making the Most of Digital Collections through Training and Outreach!” The release date is Monday, 11/23. I’m terribly biased, but I think the book is a great how-to manual on staff training, patron instruction, marketing and outreach, all with the goal of improving use of a library’sContinue reading “Advance Copies Have Arrived!”