Teaching Technology in Libraries Creative Ideas for Training Staff, Patrons and Students
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A Michigan resident, Carol Smallwood has practiced in school, public and special libraries. Her primary interest is practical librarianship, and she is the author of journal articles and editor of numerous books. Lura Sanborn is the instruction & research librarian at St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire.“An impressively informed and informative collection of new essays by experienced librarians and library researchers...includes out of the box lessons, as well as outreach successes and technology instruction programs applicable to patrons and staff at public, academic and school libraries. Exceptionally well organized and presented...especially recommended for college and university Library Science collections”—<i>Midwest Book Review</i>; “This book provides valuable insights on library internal trainings and should be a must-have on the shelf of librarians who carry administrative responsibilities.”—Wei Fang, Assistant Dean for Information Technology and Head of Digital Services, Rutgers Law School; “Turn to this volume for varied perspectives, cogent strategies, and fresh ideas on technology training for both public and academic libraries.”—Shana Gass, Research & Instruction Librarian, Albert S. Cook Library, Towson University; “Helpful compilation with nuts and bolts tips and case studies, useful to anyone, with a broad range of applications pertinent to emerging technologies.”—Roland Barksdale-Hall, Library Director, Quinby Street Resource Center in Sharon, Pennsylvania; “The anthology is saturated with innovative practices shared by public, school, and academic librarians that will benefit beginning as well as experienced instructors.”—Vera Gubnitskaia, Reference Librarian, Valencia College, Florida; “The wide range of topics in this anthology addresses varied subject areas, library specialties, and I.T. skill sets, providing practical tips for technology instruction for users at varied skill levels.”—Jeannine Berroteran, Independent Researcher and Scholar; “Readers of this anthology will find examples of practical teaching and training strategies applicable to all types of libraries.”—Wayne Finley, Northern Illinois University Libraries.