1. By SarahThompson

2. • Technology has become increasingly necessary in libraries
in order to remain relevant and provide the services that
today’s patrons want and expect.

3. • New technologies are
constantly emerging, and it
can be difficult for librarians
to learn how to use all of
them.
• How can librarians receive
instruction and training in a
way that is convenient and
efficient?

4. • Web Seminars (e.g. SirsiDynix)
• Online Courses (e.g. WebJunction)
• In-personTraining Sessions (e.g. Infopeople)

5. •Make use of CollaborativeTools, specifically
AnyMeeting, to provide instructional sessions for
librarians on the use of emerging technologies.

6. • CollaborativeTools are a type
of software that allow users to
interact and work effectively
toward a common goal
through communication and
collaboration.

7. • Web conferencing service
• Allows up to 200 participants
• Screen-sharing capability
• Video conferencing for up to 6 participants at once
• https://www.anymeeting.com/

8. • The convenience of learning from home without
missing out on the interactive aspects of an in-
person class

9. •Librarians can practice using the technologies as
they are being instructed, allowing them to gain
hands-on experience which will reinforce what
they are learning.

10. • AnyMeeting provides many useful features
• The ability to discuss technologies face-to-face with colleagues
and instructor
• The ability to share documents – can be used to provide
handouts
• The ability to take notes
• The ability for the instructor to provide follow-up tests in order
to gauge how much was learned
• The ability to record and share sessions

11. •Librarians will have a better understanding of
how to use different technologies.

12. • The librarians who have received the training can
train other staff members on the use of the
technologies, as well.

13. •The implementation of these technologies will help
libraries to flourish and gain more personal,
interactive relationships with their patrons and
communities.

14. •The use of these technologies, particularly social
media sites, will help the library to promote their
events and services and attract new patrons,
allowing the library to continue to thrive in the
future.

15. • Librarians will be able to use their
knowledge of technologies in order
to provide assistance and
instruction to patrons, allowing
others to make use of the
technologies.

16. • Reliable internet
connection
• FreeAnyMeeting
account

17. •No additional staff would be needed by the
library in order to implement this proposal.

18. • Allow the librarians who have received the instruction
to implement the use of the technologies at the
library.

19. • A librarian has been instructed on the use of social media.
• This librarian would be given the task of setting up a
Pinterest page for the library and using it in an effective
manner to provide information and connect with patrons.

20. • This would prove that the librarian had gained
practical knowledge of the use of the technology and
can put it to use in a way that will benefit the library.

21. • Using AnyMeeting to provide instruction and training to
librarians on the use of technologies would be a
convenient and efficient way for the librarians to learn, and
the skills that are learned could be used to benefit the
library.
• There would be no additional costs for the library, nor
would any additional staff be needed.