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Playing Well With Others At Work

November 10, 2025October 14, 2025 by Tiah Frankish

Kieran Hixon

We all know that children learn through play, but what about adults? Research shows that when humans, at any age, play, they learn and grow into healthy, happy, well-functioning individuals. Indeed, embedding playful work techniques into your day can lead to greater creativity, productivity, and resilience in you and your library. And knowing others’ play styles will help build better teams, improve collaborative work, and create a more enjoyable work culture.

Technology Classes: Example Curriculum

February 25, 2021December 23, 2020 by Christine Kreger

The Denver Public Library offers links to their technology class curriculum and resources to use as examples for your own library technology class planning.

Online Tech Training for Staff: Design a Class

March 20, 2023July 25, 2013 by Christine Kreger

Learning Objectives: Use effective class preparation techniques and promote active learning in a classroom setting

Online Tech Training for Staff: Evaluating Information

March 20, 2023July 25, 2013 by Christine Kreger

Learning Objectives: Consider authority, accuracy, objectivity, and currency when critically evaluating information.

Online Tech Training for Staff: How Adults Learn

March 20, 2023July 25, 2013 by Christine Kreger

Learning Objectives: Adjust training techniques to accommodate the specific needs of adults.

Online Tech Training for Staff: Dealing with Sticky Situations

March 20, 2023July 25, 2013 by Christine Kreger

Learning objectives: Use a three-step process for dealing with challenging patron situations in a positive way.

Online Tech Training for Staff: Tech Training Tips

March 20, 2023July 25, 2013 by Christine Kreger

Learning objectives: Use effective training techniques when working with patrons, in both impromptu and scheduled situations.

Online Tech Training for Staff: Find Answers

March 20, 2023July 25, 2013 by Christine Kreger

Learning objectives: Become familiar with effective technology resources and tutorials, and create your own resources for common questions.

Online Tech Training for Staff: Proficiency with Technology

March 20, 2023July 25, 2013 by Christine Kreger

Learning objectives: Assess current level of technology knowledge, and use a list of proficiencies as a plan for learning.

Online Tech Training for Staff: Use a Technology Reference Interview

March 20, 2023July 25, 2013 by Christine Kreger

Learning objectives: Apply the reference interview to technology related questions, and gain confidence in answering those questions.

Technology Proficiency Checklist

July 8, 2021May 18, 2012 by Christine Kreger

Recommended proficiencies necessary to engage in the digital world Basic computer skills o Turn on & shut down the computer o Turn the monitor on and off o Know basic parts of the computer: monitor, CPU, mouse, keyboard, CD drive, USB port, printer o Use the mouse: left-click, right-click, drag and drop o Know how … Read more

Technology Trainer Competencies

July 8, 2021April 16, 2012 by Christine Kreger

Assisting patrons with technology is an increasingly common responsibility for public service library staff. However, simply knowing how to use technology is not enough. Library staff need to be equipped with the skills and knowledge to effectively assist patrons with technology. These competencies outline the skills and knowledge necessary for library staff to be effective … Read more