1. BILL ANDERSON
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
INDIANA STATE LIBRARY

2. • Technology has
forever altered the
landscape of our
libraries
Technology has forever
altered our work
landscapes
Why do we need trained in technology?

3. INFORMATION
CURATION
What skills do librarians need for the future?

4. IN-DEPTH
HIGH VALUE
RESEARCH
What skills do librarians need for the future?

5. DIGITAL
PRESERVATION
What skills do librarians need for the future?

6. MOBILE
ENVIRONMENTS
What skills do librarians need for the future?

7. COLLABORATION
COACHING
FACILITATION
What skills do librarians need for the future?

8. • What public libraries are doing to meet this need? Is there a
need?
• What academic libraries are doing to meet this need? Is there a
need?
• What school libraries are doing to meet this need? Is there a
need?
• My experiences in the ALA Train the Technology Trainer Class
• Some tips and tricks
• My research project and how you can help
Objectives

9. People of all socioeconomic
backgrounds need to be able to
participate in web based training,
send email, or to apply online for
a job.
Public libraries

10. • A 2010-2011 Study
by the American
Library Association
showed that 87% of
libraries do some
form of technology
instruction.
Public libraries

11. Types of training offered by public libraries:
• Internet
• Computer basics (using the mouse, etc.)
• Microsoft Applications (Word, Publisher )
• Email
• Database searching and catalog searching
Public libraries

12. Many teachers are clamoring for training on how to
use new technology when they teach.
School libraries

13. • In a nationwide survey of more than 600 K-12
teachers, 50 percent reported inadequate
assistance when using technology in the classroom.
School libraries

14. • A Pew internet survey was done in connection with
the College Board of 2462 teachers and said 75
percent of 2462 teachers felt technology had a
positive impact on student research skills.
School libraries

15. • 21 percent of urban educators said that lack of
access to digital technologies is an issue for their
students.
• 56 percent of teachers in low income schools
reported this same issue
School libraries

16. • Partner with your technology
department – Hold a tech fair in
your library.
• Become the technology
instruction expert in your school.
• Offer workshops on databases,
ebooks, new technologies,
portable audio devices both to
students and teachers before,
during, and after school
How school librarians can help?

17. • OFFER to go into schools to possibly teach research classes?
Literature classes.
• OFFER technology experts to teach skills after school to teachers
• HOST teacher technology fairs – what are the latest tools in
teacher technology?
How libraries might help teachers?

18. Research is showing that
academic librarians are
typically expected to
know how to train when
they accept their posts.
Academic libraries

19. • I am a trainer.
• I was a trainer in my previous library employment as a branch
manager, collection development librarian, and a volunteer
coordinator.
• Technology impacted my job. We don’t do things entirely with
pencil and paper anymore.
• I wanted new techniques to develop my skills (professional
development).
• I have to learn new skills regularly to keep up (personal and
professional development).
How has this affected me?

20. • 99 percent of the time,
Librarians are
ACCIDENTAL technology
trainers
The Accidental Technology Trainer class

21. • Presented by ALA
• Offered usually annually
• Taught by Stephanie Gerding
• Lots of very useful material if you do
ANY kind of teaching.
The Accidental Technology Trainer class

22. • Every staff member is an expert in every technology
you are currently using.
• Every staff member is self-motivated to keep up
with new technologies and self – train on
everything
Your library DOESN’T need tech training if

23. • Some staff know more than others
• You want every staff member to be able to help
users equally
• Your library / school / college is adding new
technologies to the workplace.
• The library lacks a coordinated technology program.
Your library does need tech training if…

24. • Training principles
• How to identify library technology training skills
• Learning interactively
• Creating and maintaining interest
• Planning technology training
• Organizing and designing a workshop
• Examining best practices in technology training
Some of the subjects covered

25. Keep it Relevant and Varied
How to Design a Workshop
Types of training: Evenings, after school, when the library
is closed, on-the-fly, online
Delivery methods: creating a learning blog, developing a
staff wiki, create an online discussion list
Some tips and tricks I learned

26. Tips & Tricks When Designing a Workshop
• Learning Objectives
• Description
• Modules and Training
• Evaluation
• Title
• Target Audience
• Length
• Have a workshop
goal

27. Learning objectives for a 3 hour beginning level workshop on
Creating Your First Blog
• As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Define Blog and RSS
Identify reasons for having a blog
Analyze existing blogs and select favorites
Create a blog
Apply guidelines for effective blogging
Develop an action plan for continued use of blogs
How to design a workshop sample

28. • My research project
• Handouts
Results of my Class

29. Fuel Indiana’s need for train the trainer resources that are available
to public, school, and academic librarians throughout the state.
GOAL # 1
Fuel Indiana’s need for librarian technology train the trainer
resources

30. • Implementation of a statewide technology survey
to determine the status of technology training in
Indiana.
GOAL # 2
Development and implementation of a statewide library
survey of the current state of technology training.

31. GOAL # 3
Development and manifestation of trainer materials to be
presented at workshops throughout the state of Indiana.

32. GOAL # 4
Development and manifestation of trainer materials to be
hosted on the Indiana State Library website.

33. GOAL # 5
Partner with existing Indiana organizations in the marketing
of library technology training being available at libraries.

34. EVALUATION
effectiveness
questionnaires
data
testing
Evaluation and update of training materials as technology
needs evolve and continue to be addressed.
GOAL # 6
Information
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