Description
Book SynopsisThis practical guidebook presents an infrastructure for training library staff, starting with a robust onboarding process and continuing through a staff member''s entire duration at an institution.
Because library services and resources can change rapidly, ongoing training is an important aspect of library operations. Training can be a particular challenge at large, multi-branch library systems, because it can be difficult to ensure all staff are able to receive the relevant information.
Written for library managers and training leaders, A Complete Guide to Training Library Staff presents a comprehensive lifecycle for staff development with a focus on tools and techniques to build a sustainable training program, set staff up for success in their positions, and develop a positive and supportive community across the library. Authors Emily Leachman and A. Garrison Libby spearheaded their library''s movement to largely online trainings, which are inclusive of