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Zusatztext 'Rarely have so many leading experts in the training of library staff been brought together to advise the sector on how to achieve outstanding results through both internal and external training programmes. This volume is essential reading for any library manager with a staff training responsibility.' Peter Brophy! formerly Manchester Metropolitan University! UK 'For an industry conscious of the impact of technological development and emerging competitors in information management and provision! this third volume of the Handbook is a good! broad resource of best practice for skill development to meet the challenges of the modern library...some excellent chapters! notably on mentoring! and some very good suggestions for learning activities...training managers will benefit most from the book's content.' Australian Academic & Research Libraries 'a solid contribution to the field of library training practice and development...' New Library World Informationen zum Autor Dr Alan Brine is Head of Technical Services at De Montfort University, UK. He is also an active member of the Personnel, Training and Education Group of CILIP Klappentext This Handbook of Library Training Practice and Development addresses new aspects of service provision both in the UK and abroad, and provides an up-to-date review of the current developments which are becoming increasingly important to librarians through the influence of the electronic age and the widening of areas of professional involvement. It will be invaluable to those responsible for the development of staff as well as providing a crucial insight for anyone new to this career path or looking to develop their knowledge within it. Zusammenfassung Although training in libraries is well developed in most parts of the country, access to that training is not consistent across sectors or regions. This handbook addresses various aspects of service provision as well as significant areas in which the library profession is involved. It is suitable for those responsible for the development of staff. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 1: Teaching and Training Users; 1: Teaching and Training Users of University Libraries Via Learning Technologies; 2: Training For Pedagogical Development; 3: Facilitating Information Literacy Education (FILE); 2: Resource Management; 4: Preservation Training; 5: Management of Electronic Resources; 3: Services to Users; 6: Inclusion: Training to Tackle Social Exclusion; 7: Customer Service Training; 4: Management; 8: Supporting First Line Managers; 9: Training and Continuing Professional Development (Recruitment, Selection and Interviewing, and Induction); 10: Strategic Development; 11: Mentoring; 5: Professional Development; 12: National and Vocational Qualifications; 13: Communities of Practice; 14: Evidence Based Practice; 6: International Developments; 15: The Australian Training Scene; 16: Library Training Practice and Development in the United States...
