Teaching and Training in a Library Setting

When: Friday, December 10, 2010 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Facility: Burnaby Public Library, Tommy Douglas Branch
Location: 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

Register: www.bcla.bc.ca/training

Description:

BCLA's Continuing Education Committee presents:
Teaching and Training in a Library Setting with Kay Cahill

Workshop goals:

* To provide practical advice on creating and delivering interesting, engaging training sessions
* To explore different instructional styles to establish the best approach for instructor and audience
* To introduce strategies for dealing with common training challenges, including nervousness and training mixed ability groups

Who should participate:

This workshop will be of interest to anyone who is currently involved - or may be involved in the future - in training or programming in their library.

Description:

Training has become an integral part of our profession, whether providing instruction for patrons or other library staff. Working with adult learners creates a unique set of challenges, which can often seem quite daunting to the new or inexperienced trainer. This workshop will explore a variety of different instructional styles, tools and techniques for designing and delivering engaging training sessions, motivating your audience to learn, and overcoming common training challenges.

Instructor Bio:

Kay Cahill is a popular presenter at library conferences and workshops. She is the Coordinator of AskAway, BC's collaborative virtual reference service, and the Assistant Manager for Website and Community Development at Vancouver Public Library. She was previously VPL's Training Librarian, where she was responsible for coordinating the staff and public training portfolios for the system. She has worked in public libraries in the UK and Canada for more than 15 years and has extensive experience in training library staff and patrons of all ages and abilities.

Prices:

$95 BCLA members / $125 non-members. Lunch is not included in the price, but there will be a short break.

This event is limited to 14 participants. Please register early to avoid disappointment! If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation after registering, contact the BCLA Office immediately (office@bcla.bc.ca) to ensure that your registration has been received.

Cancellations are subject to a $20 handling fee if received in writing (office@bcla.bc.ca) by the registration deadline (noon on Dec. 6, 2010). Participants may not be eligible for any refund if cancellations are received after this date.


Location and Parking Info:

Burnaby Public Library, Tommy Douglas Branch
7311 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

The library is located on the north side of Kingsway, just west of Edmonds Street. Take the Millennium or Expo line to Edmonds station, or take the 106, 112, 129 or N19 bus. There is parking underground and on the side streets. For more information, see:
http://www.bpl.bc.ca/locations-hours/tommy-douglas

Ticket(s):

BCLA Members $95.00
Non-members $125.00

Register: www.bcla.bc.ca/training