The NH State Library continues providing basic library training for NH
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.
Spring 2008 Modules
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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)
CANCELLED due to lack of enrollment
Section REF-02-2008A
Site: Madison Town Library
Instructor: Thomas Ladd
Dates: Tuesdays 29 April, 06& 20 May 2008 10am - 1pm
Tuition: $100.
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The Reference Answer (REF-03)
12 contact hours - intended for anyone doing any 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 but Reference Interview recommended)
CANCELLED due to lack of enrollment
Section REF-03-2008A
Site: Conway Public Library
Instructor: Thomas Ladd
Dates: Tuesdays 03, 10, 17, 24 June 2008 10am - 1pm
Tuition: $120.
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NH Legal Reference for Public Librarians (REF-05)
3 contact hours - intended for anyone doing any reference work
This course is designed for anyone working in a library who may be called
upon to help with any NH law or legal question. It will provide a brief
overview of the sources and systems available to aid patrons with their
legal questions in NH. (no prerequisites, REf-02 and Ref-03 recommended)
Section REF-05-2008A
Site: Rochester Public Library
Instructor: Law Library Staff
Date: Wednesday 30 April 2008 1pm-4pm
Tuition: free (pre-registration required - may be restricted)
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Juvenile Non-Fiction Collection Development and Management (CD-05)
9 contact hours - intended for children's librarians and elementary school library media personnel.
This course is designed for anyone who needs to make decisions on what to add to, keep in, or remove from their collection of J-NF. (no prerequestites)
Section CD-05-2008A
Site: Farmington - Goodwin Library
Instructor: Ann Hoey
Dates: Thursdays 10 & 17 April and 01 May 2008 9am - noon
Tuition: $100.
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Budgeting for the NH Public Library(BUD-01)
9 contact hours - intended for public librarians and trustees
This course is for those who want to examine the budget process, evaluate budgets by program, and learn to plan, analyze, prepare, and present a library budget. (no prerequisite)
Section BUD-01-2008A
Site: Windham - Nesmith Library
Instructor: Carl Heidenblad
Dates: Fridays 18 & 25 April and 09 May 2008 9am - noon
Tuition: $100.
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Weeding, Thinning, and Cultivating Your Collection (CD-04)
9 contact hours - intended for public library staff
This course is designed for those who need to evaluate existing collections of all media, stressing techniques, methodologies, and print & electronic resources for decision making. (no prerequisites)
Section CD-04-2008A
Site: Haverhill - Municipal Building
Instructor: Andrea Thorpe
Dates: Mondays 02, 09,23 June 2008 9am - noon
Tuition: $100.
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Librarian Orientation(ADM-02)
3 contact hours - intended for any public library staff member (no
prerequisite)
This brief course is designed to make librarians aware of the organization
and services of the NH State Library. While it is of primary interest to new
librarians, it is open to any library staff member.
Section ADM-02-2008A
Site: Concord - NH State Library
conducted by a variety of NHSL staff
date: RESCHEDULED to 02 June 2008 (was Monday 12 May 2008) 9am - noon
Tuition: FREE (pre-registration required)
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