The Challenges to Library Learning : Solutions for Librarians EPUB

by Bruce E. (Director, Educational Resources Center, Columbus State Community College, USA) Massis

Part of the Routledge Studies in Library and Information Science series

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The Challenges to Library Learning: Solutions for Librarians is an insightful volume that offers a practical philosophy of engagement that can be used to meet the growing challenges facing librarians, including staffing shortages, depleted or eliminated training budgets, longer hours, greater workloads, and rapidly-changing technology, hindering the abilityâ€”and willingnessâ€”of employees to continue job education in library sciences.

With three decades of experience as a library administrator, author Bruce E.

Massis details an effective plan for inspiring initiative in the learner to pursue a goal-oriented and individualized approach to learning â€“ helping the library to become more efficient, productive, and user-centered.

Topics discussed include overcoming staff disengagement, accepting e-learning as a routine learning model, teaching and measuring information literacy training, creating a flexible alternative staffing model, the Community of Learning Program (CLP) for library staff, and the details of creating and implementing a training program.

The Challenges to Library Learning: Solutions for Librarians is a vital and practical resource for anyone actively involved or pursuing a career in library administration.