NEW HAMPSHIRE EDUCATION MODULES
by Tom Ladd, Education Consultant
North Country Office, Lancaster

The New Hampshire State Library continues providing basic library training for New Hampshire library staff. While primarily designed for those without a library degree, many of these training modules may be of great interest as refresher or update training for librarians of great experience and education.

Some modules are designed to stand alone; others may be taken individually or as part of a track to approximate the content of a full course in the topic.

The cost for each student varies with the module - please be sure to check the cost listed by each course. This program is self-supporting and this fee pays for the instructors, the texts, printing, site fees, etc. Texts for modules will be provided on a "book-bag" basis. They will be loaned to enrolled students for the duration of the module.

FALL 2003 MODULES -

Descriptive Cataloging (CAT-02) - 9 contact hours (Part 2 of the Cataloging Track) - intended for librarians who will be cataloging materials
This course is designed for new catalogers and as a refresher and update for the experienced cataloger who wants to "brush up". (Prerequisite: Cataloging Overview or by permission - contact Tom Ladd at (603) 788-5197).

Section CAT 02-2003A	Site: Fuller Public Library, Hillsboro
Instructor: Linda Kepner	Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Dates: Thursdays, October 9, 16, 23, 2003
Tuition: $100 or see combination offer below

Analytical Cataloging (CAT-03) - 9 contact hours (Part 3 of the Cataloging Track) - intended for anyone working in a library and as a beginning course for catalogers
This course is designed for new catalogers and as a refresher and update for the experienced cataloger in applying subject headings and added entries. (Prerequisite: Cataloging Overview or by permission - contact Tom Ladd at (603) 788-5197).

Section CAT 03-2003A	Site: Fuller Public Library, Hillsboro
Instructor: Linda Kepner	Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Dates: Thursdays, October 30; November 13, 20, 2003
Tuition: $100 or see combination below

Cataloging Special Combination Offer (CAT-special-2003)
We are offering a special deal this Fall only! Take all 3 cataloging courses offered above for the combination fee of only $250. This is a $50 savings over taking each individually. Register for "CAT-special-2003." Questions? Call Tom Ladd at (603) 788-5197. Note: We anticipate offering CAT-04 (Classification) in the spring of 2004.

Children & Youth Services Overview (JUV-01) - 9 contact hours - intended for anyone working in a library that provides services to children & young adults
This course will familiarize students with the concepts of library services to children & young adults, and how they fit into the library's service response to the community. It is intended to be a general orientation for all public library employees and as a beginning module for children's and YA services staff. (No Prerequisite)

Section JUV 01-2003A	Site: Nesmith Library, Windham
Instructor: Michael Sullivan	Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Dates: Mondays, October 20; November 3, 24, 2003
Tuition: $100

The Reference Interview (REF-02) - 9 contact hours - intended for anyone doing any reference work with the public
This course is designed for anyone working in a library who helps the public with any sort of reference questions. Students will learn and practice the best methods of clarifying exactly what the patron wants to know. Studies have shown that using these interpersonal interview skills contribute more than any other factor to reference patron satisfaction. (No Prerequisites)

Section REF 02-2003B	Site: North Hampton Public Library
Instructor: Pam Schwoetzer	Time 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Dates: Thursdays, October 2, 9, 23, 2003
Tuition: $100

The Reference Answer (REF-03) - 12 contact hours - intended for anyone doing reference work
This course is designed for anyone working in a library who helps with any sort of reference questions. Students will learn skills and strategies for effective searching of common print and electronic resources. (No Prerequisites)

Section REF 03-2003A	Site: Barrington Public Library
Instructor: Val Harper	Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Dates: Wednesdays, November 5, 12; December 3, 10, 2003
Tuition: $120