Wednesday, January 28, 2004
Session
9:00 am - 12 noon
THE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY: THE TRAIN-THE-TRAINER WORKSHOP
Toronto Reference Library Le@rning Centre
789 Yonge Street
Members, $25; Non-members, $30.
The Virtual Reference Library provides access to on-line library services over the internet from anywhere in Ontario and at any time. The VRL subject guide has thousands of links to Web sites, specialized gateways, digital collections, databases, research guides and on-line reference. This hands-on, train-the-trainer session for library staff who use or may want to use the VRL in their daily work or with their clients moves you through the VRL, showing you how make the best use of its many features. Search the internet, library resources, research guides, and more. The training script is included.
Session
1:30 - 5:00 pm
USER EDUCATION @ YOUR LIBRARY™
Toronto Reference Library Le@rning Centre
789 Yonge Street.
Members $25; Non-members, $30.
Wondering how to answer the many questions your users have about the Internet and other electronic resources? Have you considered developing a user education program for your library? Learn about the goals of user education programs, training methodologies, and scripts you can use with various groups from children to seniors.
Based on work done at Toronto Public Library, using Urban CAP funding, these resources can easily be adapted for use in your library. Participants will receive electronic copies of scripts and handouts (e.g. Web Basics for Seniors, Email Made Easy, Homework Help on the Net). Whether you are interested in one-to-one instruction or group sessions, this workshop will give you a head start on initiating a program or revitalizing your existing program.
