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Rockin' Staff for Everyone: Empowering Your Staff Through Technology Skills Building Sarah Houghton-Jan Digital Futures Manager, San Jose Public Library Author, LibrarianInBlack.net
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“ So, Sarah... Do tell us what happened!”
It didn't happen.  Plus, I cried  (just a wee bit) .
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Tech2Know Program Plan ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
3 Follow-up Elements ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Some core principles of the Tech2Know program  (and other successful  staff training programs)‏
Allen County Public Library's “Innovation Through Technology” Program:  http://blog.acpl.lib.in.us/blog/?p=202 Photo by Helene Blowers:  http://flickr.com/photos/hblowers/1109669563/
 
Why Invest in Staff Tech Training? Show institutional commitment to lifelong learning Strengthen staff skills and confidence Save money Improve customer service Increase staff retention rate Increase efficiency and productivity Motivate staff to keep learning
What does your staff need to know how to do with technology  to do their jobs well? Photo by Korean Resource Center: http://flickr.com/photos/krcla/1376627377/
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Four Types of Learning
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Have a gaming party! Photo by Jenny Levine: http://flickr.com/photos/shifted/2113776727/ Staff trading cards! Image by me.
Have cake! Photos by Homer Township Library: http://flickr.com/photos/homerlibrary/433104519/ and http://flickr.com/photos/homerlibrary/433102240/in/photostream/
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Empowerinng Staff Through Tech Skills Building: Tech2Know?

  • 1. Rockin' Staff for Everyone: Empowering Your Staff Through Technology Skills Building Sarah Houghton-Jan Digital Futures Manager, San Jose Public Library Author, LibrarianInBlack.net
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  • 9. Some core principles of the Tech2Know program (and other successful staff training programs)‏
  • 10. Allen County Public Library's “Innovation Through Technology” Program: http://blog.acpl.lib.in.us/blog/?p=202 Photo by Helene Blowers: http://flickr.com/photos/hblowers/1109669563/
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  • 12. Why Invest in Staff Tech Training? Show institutional commitment to lifelong learning Strengthen staff skills and confidence Save money Improve customer service Increase staff retention rate Increase efficiency and productivity Motivate staff to keep learning
  • 13. What does your staff need to know how to do with technology to do their jobs well? Photo by Korean Resource Center: http://flickr.com/photos/krcla/1376627377/
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  • 32. Have a gaming party! Photo by Jenny Levine: http://flickr.com/photos/shifted/2113776727/ Staff trading cards! Image by me.
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