Basic Level Training for Capacity Development of Library Assistants in Schools/Colleges
“Investing in Library Personnel to Support High Standard of Learning”
Introduction
The professionalization of the services of library professionals/personnel can play a critical and paramount role in the nation’s efforts to build a knowledge-based society. Supporting the development of professional efficiencies and competencies of library professionals could contribute towards creating libraries in schools/colleges as a learning hub that draws the interest and motivation of the young children and adults to engage themselves meaningfully and to pursue learning as a lifelong endeavour. Enhancing the professional capacity, knowledge and skills of librarians especially working in the school system would also add to the systemic approach of addressing the educational issues we are encountering in our education system.
Despite the paramount role library professionals can potentially play in building a knowledge-based society or institutions,the majority of the school libraries in the country are served by library assistants with either Class X or XII – education qualification without any prior formal training to work in the libraries. These library staff need basic training in key areas of library knowledge and skills such as identification of relevant library resources, techniques of processing library materials, digital cataloguing of online information sources, locating and sharing information related to teaching and learning, designing and delivering effective information literacy programmes – providing help to students and teachers in their teaching-learning process, and development of basic library operation policies and procedures.
Therefore,thisBasic Level Training for Capacity Development of Library Assistants in Schools/Colleges is a needs-based professional development training programme developed with a deliberate attempt to fill these professional gaps and enhance the professional services of library staff so that they acquire the basic knowledge and skills of not just managing the library resources but also take initiatives to transform the physical ambiance of the libraries into a knowledge and learning hub.
General Aim of the training programme
The broad purpose of the programme is to develop and enhance knowledge and skills of the school library assistants to enable them to develop and manage library resources to support school education, personal development and lifelong learning skills of the school children. The programme is structured around essential elements of library services and skills pertinent to the current needs and emerging ICT-based school education system and library services in the country. The programme also aims to provide and enhance practical skills of library assistants for their professional improvement and personal development through application of knowledge and skills gained from the training.
Specific Learning outcomes of the Programme
Upon successful completion of the training, the participants will be able to:
- identify and procure appropriate library and information materials based on currency, authority, accuracy and relevancy to the school curriculum;
- use varying methods of handling and processing both print-based – and digital information resources;
- classify library resources effectively by applying Dewey Decimal Classification system and online classification tools;
- perform basic level of descriptive and subject cataloguing using AACR2 and SEARS list of Subject Headings;
- create an appealing library atmosphere to encourage the use of library;
- search and retrieve authentic and current information from multiple sources by applying information search strategies;
- develop an effective library policies and procedures;
- maintain dynamic and relevant library resources for educational and recreational needs of the school children;
- conduct information literacy and user education for teachers and students to support in their teaching-learning process;
- promote reading and provide resources and services.
Target Participants
This training programme is specially designed to address the needs of library assistants working in the schools, colleges of RUB and other relevant government agencies and institutions, who have not availed any training programme and require basic training for effective management of library services.
Outline of the Training Programme
PD Programme in Library Classification and Cataloguing for School Library Assistants:Daily Sessions Overview
Session I | Session II | Session III | Session IV | |
Days | 9.00AM – 10.30AM | 11.00AM – 12.30PM | 1.30PM – 3.00PM | 3.30 PM – 5.00PM |
Day 1 | Registration Introduction to training programme Types of libraries and their functions HTML links to : types of libraries & LIS101 SIM History of libraries | The School library : its roles and functions Html links to School library The School Library PPT | Information sources Concept of information and need for information Online resources (ejournals, ebooks, Research4life,DOAJ & other OA Resources , Html links to : · Information sources · LRS102 SIM
| Finding and using information Information search Practical Html links to: Information search Library skills workshop Information sources &retrieval PPT APA citation style |
Day 2 | Finding and using information Information search Practical Html link to information search practical exercises | Finding and using information Information search Practical Html link to information search practical exercises | Finding and using information Information search Practical Html link to information search practical exercises | Collection Development: Process and Procedure Html links to LTS201 SIM SCHOOL LIBRARY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT PPT |
Day 3 | Classification of library resources Html links to : Classification PPT | Classification of library resources DDC summaries, Schedules, relative index and Tables HTML links to: DDC First Summa DDC Second Summary DDC Third Summary History of DDC Introduction to DDC | Classification of library resources : Steps in DDC classification Number building using DDC Three Summaries schedules and relative index HTML links to: Classification Excercises DDC summaries Classification exercises1 DDC exercises _answers _scheduels and index | DDC classification : Number building using schedules and relative index Html links to : DDC exercises _answers _scheduels and index |
Day 4 | DDC Classification : Introduction to T1 Standard Subdivision T1 | DDC Classification : Practical exercises in number building using T1 Practical Exercises T1 | DDC Classification : Introduction to T2 T2 PPT | DDC Classification : Practical exercises in number building using T2 T2 Exercises |
Day 5 | DDC Classification: Introduction to T3 Html links to: Use of T3 | DDC Classification using T3 notations Use of Table 3 notation to build DDC numbers | DDC Classification : Introduction to T4 Presentation on Table 4 | DDC Classification : Practical exercises Table 4 |
Day 6 | Classification of fiction Genrefication 1 Genrification 2 | Classification of fiction HTML links to: DDC 800 classification Cutter application rules http://www.unforbi.com.ar/herramientas/tablascutter/cutterABC.html | Classification of Dzongkha Literature The National Library of Bhutan_Classification | Classification of Dzongkha Literature HTML links to: The National Library of Bhutan_ Classification |
Day 7 | Basic Library Cataloguing Descriptive Cataloguing | Basic Library Cataloguing Descriptive Cataloguing | Basic Library Cataloguing: Practical Descriptive Cataloguing | Basic Library Cataloguing: Practical Descriptive Cataloguing |
Day 8 | Subject cataloguing SUBJECT HEADINGS 1 | Subject cataloguing SUBJECT HEADINGS 2 | Subject cataloguing SUBJECT HEADINGS 3 | Subject cataloguing SUBJECT HEADINGS 4 |
Day 9 | Classification of Govt. Documents Gov Doc Classification 1 | Classification of Govt. Documents Gov Doc Classification 2
| User Education (Theory)
| User Education (Practical) |
Day 10 | Stack maintenance / Library Routines: shelf arrangement, shelf rectification. HTML links to: House keeping routine schedule | Stack maintenance / Library Routines: shelf arrangement, shelf rectification. | Physical verification & Weeding of unwanted materials HTML links to: Book Weeding Policy | Feedback, closing ceremony and certificates HTML links to : Feedback questionnaires Sample Certificate Closing ceremony programme |
Number of participants: 25 participants
Duration of workshop: 10 days (4 sessions per day)
Cost per person: Nu.20,000/- (Nu.2000 per day inclusive of working lunch and refreshments, stationery, training reading materials, etc.)
Profile of the facilitators
SL. | Name | Qualification | Teaching Experience | Teaching Philosophy |
1. | Mr. Yeshey Dorji | M.Sc (ILS) | 33 Years | Committed to Library Science development in the country |
2. | Mr. SangayDawa | Dip.in Library Studies | 15 years | Dedicated and highly motivated in professional development and exploring new ideas |