Library Staff Training

Format: Self-paced Course
Developed by: LibraryU, a program of the Illinois State Library and the regional library systems
Length: 1 hour

This course provides a great introduction for any library staff, assistants or volunteer needing to learn how to shelve items by the classification system used by the Library of Congress (LC).
One of the most time-consuming tasks for library staff is training assistants and volunteers about classification systems and how to properly shelve materials. Few tasks are more vital for shelf maintenance and patron access. This lesson provides online training that will help new staff members and volunteers become productive as quickly as possible with a minimum of time investment by the professional librarian.
After completing this training, the learner will be able to accurately read shelves and properly file materials according to Library of Congress (LC) standards.

Format: Self-paced Course
Developed by: LibraryU, a program of the Illinois State Library and the regional library systems
Length: 1 hour

This course, aimed at library staff new to cataloging, provides an introduction to the purpose, importance and varieties catalogs. It also provides the learner with a basic orientation to standard cataloging activities.

Topics covered include

The underlying concepts of cataloging
A brief history of cataloging
An explanation of why cataloging is important
An overview of the characteristics and varieties of library cataloging.
The varieties of OPAC displays
The three different types of cataloging activity

Enroll in this tutorial to learn the basics of book repair.