Training Paraprofessionals for Reference Service: A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians

Pamela J. Morgan

Training Paraprofessionals for Reference Service: A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc
Country
United States
Published
1 January 2009
Pages
205
ISBN
9781555706432

Training Paraprofessionals for Reference Service: A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians

Pamela J. Morgan

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Using paraprofessionals to answer reference questions is a great way to expand your library’s reference reach while getting the most value out of your staff. But how do you begin training them? What training materials should be used? What skills should be taught? How important is the reference interview for paraprofessionals? What are the pros and cons of using paraprofessionals in this manner? Morgan answers these and other questions in a new edition of this bestselling book. Revised and updated to include basic and advanced skills using both print and electronic resources, this volume includes modules on government information, international and corporate information, statistics, medical and health information, and more. This guide will help you prepare paraprofessionals for the issues front line library staff face on a daily basis. Once you’ve trained them, you can turn again to the book for tips and strategies on evaluation and supplemental training. If your library has catalogers, students, newly hired staff, or other staff members with untapped potential, this book is for you.

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