Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Library Assistant / Technician Training Program

This information was received from NYLA

Library Assistant / Technician Training Program
One-Week Course
September 22-27, 2008

This certificate, non-credit program is sponsored by NYLA in cooperation with Ulster County Community College. It is open to individuals already working or newly hired in libraries, or people interested in working in libraries. To receive a certificate from UCCC, the individual must take all four courses.
Introduction
Monday, September 22, 6pm - 9pm
A survey of libraries, from their beginnings in pre-history to the dynamic institutions they are today. This section introduces students who plan to or are currently working in libraries to the various aspects of library work, to the functions of a library, and to the distinctive role of the library assistant/technician. Attention is given to the development of libraries so that the student may be aware of what a library is, how it has evolved, and what types are found today. The current employment situation is also discussed. This section includes an overview of all library areas and includes Public/Circulation Services, Reference, and Technical Services.
Public / Circulation Services
Tuesday, September 23, 6pm - 9pm and Thursday, September 25, 6pm - 9pm
An introduction to public services in libraries. This section includes circulation services and systems, reserve and special collections, shelving and stack maintenance, customer service, public relations, confidentiality and security.
Reference
Saturday, September 27, 9am - 12pm
An introduction to reference and information services in libraries. Topics include the organization of information, the reference question, and search strategies. Electronic reference products, trends in reference work, library/bibliographic instruction, information literacy, and types of reference materials are discussed. The role of the library technician in this aspect of library service is explored.
Technical Services
Wednesday, September 24, 6 pm - 9 pm and Saturday, September 27, 1pm - 4pm
An overview of the technical processing services that are carried out in libraries to ensure the growth, development, and bibliographic control of all collections of materials. Students will be introduce to the procedures required to acquire, catalog, process, and preserve materials in all formats. This section will also consider the impact computers have had on the technical services of libraries.
Register online at http://www.sunyulster.edu or call Ulster County Community College at 845-339-2025.
The cost is $299.

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