> Many thanks to all those of you who responded to my question about the
> best time to provide library skills training to post-reg part-time
> students. I thought I would just summarize for the list:
>
> It seems as if many others have tried the approach we use here, namely
> getting students to sign up for regular scheduled sessions, and have found
> that it doesn't work. Health professionals are reluctant to give up work
> time to attend library sessions prior to their course. Also, many are not
> able to, due to pressures of work rotas, child care etc.
>
> Most of you prefer to liaise with tutors to get library training
> incorporated into the course timetable. We already do this with some
> longer courses, but may have to consider doing it with the short courses
> as well. Some have the library sessions incorporated into an introductory
> day or two, alongside IT sessions. Some liaise with individual tutors and
> arrange a mutually convenient time.
>
> One respondent scheduled sessions before 9am, after 5pm and at lunchtimes,
> and many of you indicated that you were prepared to be flexible about
> times if approached for training. One suggested being prepared to give
> training on the spot if possible, or at least booking a time for students
> when asked for help.
>
> All responses gave us food for thought, and we'll have to consider where
> we go from here.
>
> Thanks to all!
>
> Debbie Parsons
> Subject Support Librarian, IHCS
> Bournemouth House Library
>
> Bournemouth University
> 17-19 Christchurch Road
> Bournemouth
> BH1 3LH
> Tel: 01202 504350
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