Make Your People's Network Work for Reading
More Free staff training in using ICT to promote reading
The Society of Chief Librarians - South East Region is offering free training
to Library staff in the South East in the use of ICT for Reader Development.
Following demand we have added two extra dates for training. Please
distribute this to any staff who may be interested and who can pass on their
skills to other staff. Booking details are outlined below.
This training is funded by the Big Lottery Fund and is being carried out by
The Reading Agency. The training will also include a pack and toolkit and
guidance on training front line staff in the skills and knowledge acquired.
Tutorial dates are as follows:
Adult Reader Development
Slough Library
24th February 2005
Tutor David Kendall
Children (Jerry Hurst) - 17th March 2005
Children's Reader development
Slough Library
17th March 2005
Tutor Jerry Hurst
For further information and a booking form, please contact:
Sara Tomkins
Buckinghamshire Libraries and heritage
Amersham Library
Chiltern Avenue
HP6 5AH
01494 586881
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Main elements of the training are:
* Cascade reader development training to large numbers of staff
* Act as an advocate for Reader Development using ICT within
their authority, able to provide expert assistance and information to members
of staff
* Act as a reading champion, ensuring that ICT encourages staff
to communicate enthusiasm for reading to customers
* Make use of web based resources to respond quickly to
enquiries from people wishing to expand their reading range
* Make use of web based resources in order to confidently
recommend books to the public
* Use web based resources to assist in promoting reading and
books, for example through displays, events
* Create interesting content using the library website: this
could include
o Review writing
o Setting up an on-line reading group
o Interactive fora, such as message boards
* Train the public to make use of ICT reader development
resources - run ICT book doctor sessions
* Access the web as a resource for creative writers looking for
advice, support and exposure for their work
* Keep up to date with developments in reader development and
literacy using ICT
Mark Bryant
Resources Development Librarian
Buckinghamshire Libraries and Heritage Service
Gallery Suite
County Offices
Walton Street
Aylesbury
HP20 1UU
Tel: 01296 382252
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