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Technology Training for Library Staff: TechWAGGIN Initiative

TechWAGGIN is a technology training program for public libraries in Pennsylvania. Staff will gain computer skills, software knowledge, and help patrons with library resources. The initiative aims to enhance library support, increase resource usage, and stay relevant in the digital world.

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Technology Training for Library Staff: TechWAGGIN Initiative

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  1. Tech Technology Training for Front Line Library Staff Presented by Jackie Wright and Katy Pretz PaLA Conference, September 29th 2014

  2. Overview of TechWAGGIN • Choosing Training Topics Aligned with Staff Needs & EDGE Benchmarks • Setting Up an Online Training Using Free & Inexpensive Tools • Q & A Today’s Agenda

  3. TechWAGGINis a technology training initiative for public libraries in the Washington Library District in Southwest Pennsylvania. • Why technology training? • Staying Up To Date • Libraries and Transliteracy Overview

  4. Staff will: • Gain basic computer/mobile device and internet skills • Become familiar with commonly used software • Be able to direct and assist patrons with all available library resources Overview: Goals

  5. Libraries will be able to provide exemplary support to patrons requiring technology assistance at any time. • Library resource usage will increase. • Libraries will stay relevant with high quality services in today’s ever-changing digital world. • Up to 12 hours of CE Credit Overview: Benefits

  6. Libraries will participate in entire program from start to finish. • Staff members, including Directors, will be given up to 1 hour per topic of paid time and a training station to complete tasks. • Participants must be able to perform basic computer skills prior to training, including: • Hardware--Turn on/off computer, monitor, printer • Mouse--Moving cursor, left-click, scroll page, click and drag • Programs--Find, open and close programs, including internet browser • Internet--Typing website URL in address bar Overview: Expectations

  7. 4 Assignments per topic • 15 minutes each • Resources compiled and/or created • Directions, images, videos, links Format

  8. Ask! • Experience • EDGE Assessment • Objectives • Needs Choosing Topics

  9. EDGE Assessment: Community Value Benchmark 1: Libraries provide assistance and training with the goal of increasing the level of digital literacy in the community. 81% of PA Libraries offer one-on-one technology help on-demand for at least 10 minute sessions. Benchmark 2: Libraries provide access to relevant digital content and enable community members to create their own digital content. 98% of PA Libraries have office productivity software. Benchmark 3: Libraries provide technology resources to help patrons meet important needs related to personal goals & community priorities. 59% of PA Libraries offer access to online testing preparation tools through its website and/or through career testing software. Choosing Topics: EDGE

  10. EDGE Assessment: Organizational Management Benchmark 8: Libraries have sufficient staff with technology expertise to help patrons achieve their goals. 85% of PA Libraries provide staff with work time to engage in technology related learning activities. Choosing Topics: EDGE

  11. Make a list of all of the digital resources & services available at your library. • ILS • Software on Public Computers • Downloadable eBooks or Streaming Entertainment • Databases and Library Subscriptions Don’t forget about state and federal resources. • POWER Library • Government Resources Choosing Topics

  12. Polaris ILS • Email • Web Browsers and Websites • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Powerpoint and Publisher • Facebook and Social Media • OverDrive, Mobile Devices, and Apps • Reference Resources (Legal, Health, Local, Government, Social) • Career Resources • Genealogy and Local History Resources • Student Resources • RA and Programming Resources Choosing Topics: WAGGIN

  13. Dedicated e-mail • Storage • Webpage • Survey tool • Data management Setting Up

  14. Google Drive

  15. Google Drive: CE Credits

  16. WordPress

  17. Screencasting Software • Topic-specific software • Image Capture & Editing Creating Content

  18. Demonstration Creating Content

  19. Q & A

  20. Jackie Wright Digital Services Manager Citizens Library & District Center jwright@citlib.org 724-222-2400, ext. 228 Katy Pretz Library Director Flenniken Public Library fpl@windstream.net 724-966-5263 CONTACT US www.techwaggin.wordpress.com

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