Library Learning Online developed by the Idaho Commission for Libraries offers a 6-part self-paced course on Early Childhood services. In section 1, you will learn about purpose and goals of early childhood services in libraries.
This WebJunction self-paced course is designed to help you improve your skills in dealing effectively with angry customers. Note: This course requires setting up a free WebJunction login.
This self-paced course, designed by experts in both the library and autism fields, is a series of four independent, self-paced instructional modules that are intended for librarians and library staff to learn how to better serve their users on the autism spectrum.(Note: You must create a free WebJunction login to access this course).
The Niche Academy has created a free online course for working with those experiencing homelessness.
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course providing an overview of how to evaluate reference sources. Course Objectives In this unit, you will be introduced to: The importance of evaluating reference sources Evaluation criteria for all types of reference materials Specific evaluation criteria for print resources specific criteria for electronic resources
This self-paced WebJunction course serves as an introduction to providing reader’s advisory. (Note: Participants must create a free WebJunction account in order to take this course).
The information in this course is relevant to all types of libraries and addresses the weeding of all types of library materials, including adult and children’s collections, as well as print and non-print materials. (Note: You will need to create a free WebJunction account to access). Access this course Learning Objectives Develop clarity and decisiveness … Read more
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course providing an overview of basic reference sources. Course ObjectivesIn this unit, you will be introduced to:
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course providing an overview of the reference interview. Course ObjectivesIn this unit, you will be introduced to: The value of Reference Methods to make a patron feel comfortable Techniques for discovering the patron’s real information need Steps to check for patron satisfaction
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course providing an overview of the core principles of library service related to ethics and public service. Course ObjectivesIn this unit, you will be introduced to: Professional ethics Equal access for all Intellectual freedom and censorship Privacy and confidentiality The importance of policy and procedure Intellectual … Read more
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course providing an overview of MARC Records. Course ObjectivesIn this unit, you will learn: The history and purpose of MARC How MARC is organized How MARC tags are used Special issues with non-book cataloging, copy cataloging, and cooperative cataloging
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course providing an overview of the Dewey Classification System. Course ObjectivesIn this unit, you will learn: The purpose of classification The organization of the Dewey Classification System The basic steps for classification of an item How to use the Dewey Classification System How to complete a … Read more