Recommended reading on training, virtual reference, and web design.(hard copy)(The Accidental Technology Trainer: A Guide for Libraries)(Teaching Information Literacy: A Conceptual Approach)(Virtual Reference Service: From Competencies to Assessment)(Visual Design for the Modern Web)(Book review)

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Publication Date: 01-JUL-08

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This month I look at books on training for both technology and information literacy, on virtual reference, and on visual web design.

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The Accidental Technology Trainer: A Guide for Libraries

by Stephanie Gerding

ISBN: 978-1-57387-268-0

Published: 2007

Pages: 250 pp.; softcover

Price: $29.50

Available from: Information Today, Inc., 143 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, NJ 08055; (609) 654-6266; www.infotoday.com

Whether it is accidental or not, if you find yourself involved in any sort of training, you are bound to get some practical advice and support from this book. The author has wide experience in training both librarians and patrons, and she provides insights from this wealth of hard-earned wisdom. In addition, she surveyed numerous library technology trainers and combines their experiences with anecdotes with her own. This makes the book more than just a how-to guide--it combines real-life examples with academic training concepts to provide a well-rounded glimpse into the world of library technology training.

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The book is divided into 11 chapters, starting with how librarians get involved with training and ending with how to stay current and share resources. In between, the chapters cover various aspects of training principles and skills, identifying your trainees, planning and organizing your training, and best...

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