Staffing+Knowledge+and+Training


 * Staff Training Plan**

Staff includes:
 * library director
 * three librarians
 * three library assistants
 * 15-30 volunteer staff members

Training for BiblioCommons
 * All code and hardware managed by BiblioCommons (software as a service).
 * Staff learning will build on prior knowledge of collection, ILS, previous OPAC, and similar social tagging sites.
 * Online training materials will be presented to all paid staff upon initiation of service, four months before go-live date.
 * Library director will assess need for in-person training by BiblioCommons staff, based on observation of library staff.
 * Library staff will train volunteers as needed, prior to go-live date.
 * Users will be able to test new OPAC and offer feedback prior to go-live date.
 * Staff will assess need for user training, creating a checklist and handout.
 * Staff will create online tutorial videos for various user groups and offer individual instruction to users as needed.

Training for LibGuides
 * All code and hardware managed by LibGuides (software as a service).
 * Librarians will attend webinar trainings and view online videos to learn to import, create and manage LibGuides.
 * Librarians will train other staff in use of LibGuides, using online videos if necessary.
 * Staff will create online tutorial videos for various user groups and offer individual instruction as needed.

Training for LibAnalytics
 * Director and librarians will attend webinar training and view online video from Springshare.
 * Staff learning will build on prior knowledge of similar statistical analysis applications.