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Information Services Training Program (old): All Staff

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The information services training program offers systematic, comprehensive, and ongoing training to support all MIT Libraries staff who offer any information service to the MIT community.  Trainings will be held year-round; there will be sessions scheduled each month to attend.  Even though the tabs are organized by audience, you are welcome to attend any session that interests you.  You can also view current sessions in a calendar format or view session recordings.

Introduction to IDLA

  • Trainer: Greg Padilla
  • Learning outcome: Participants will learn about IDLA's locations, people, and services.
  • Date/time: Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Registration: 
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Overview of Enterprise Environment

  • Mode: Documentation
  • Learning outcome: Reading this documentation will inform staff of how e-resource linking works, the systems we use, and what the system-related problems that patrons encounter might stem from.
  • See information services training documentation.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Overview of Basic User-Facing Technologies

  • Mode: Documentation
  • Learning outcome: Reading this documentation will inform staff of basic troubleshooting of printers and scanners, and differences in privileges for patrons on time-limited public computers vs. privileges on MIT-only computers.
  • See information services training documentation.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Introduction to Wellness in the Libraries

  • Trainers: Courtney Crummett and Nina Davis-Millis
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn about wellness resources at the Libraries, and where to refer students in distress.
  • Date/time: January 2021
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Introduction to Copyright and Fair Use

  • Trainers: Katie Zimmerman
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn basic copyright and fair use topics, and where to refer for more advanced questions.
  • Date/time: May 2021
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

EDISJ in Virtual Teaching and Service Interactions (Part 1 of our EDISJ & Accessibility Education series)

  • Trainers: Kai Alexis Smith and Christine Malinowski
  • Learning outcome: In part 1 of this two-part education series, participants will gain an understanding of necessary considerations and best practices for addressing EDISJ in online instruction and service interactions.  Part 1 focuses on race & gender bias and multicultural sensitivity & inequalities.  Part 2 will focus on multiple learning styles and accessibility challenges.
  • Date/time: July 2021
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.  While those who deliver instruction or help the MIT community at our virtual service points will find this topic particularly relevant, all will gain by attending.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Accessibility in Virtual Teaching and Service Interactions (Part 2 of our EDISJ & Accessibility Education series)

  • Trainers: Kai Alexis Smith and Christine Malinowski
  • Learning outcome: In part 2 of this two-part education series, participants will gain an understanding of necessary considerations and best practices for addressing accessibility in online instruction and service interactions.  Part 1 focused on race & gender bias and multicultural sensitivity & inequalities.  Part 2 focuses on multiple learning styles and accessibility challenges.
  • Date/time: July 2021
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.  While those who deliver instruction or help the MIT community at our virtual service points will find this topic particularly relevant, all will gain by attending.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Government Documents

  • Trainers: Jen Greenleaf and Kim Maxwell
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn what government documents are, their locations, how to search for them, and policies for serving users.
  • Date/time: December 2021
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Overview of the Institute Records Management Program

  • Trainers: Kari Smith, Jessica Neal, and Greta Suiter
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn the services provided by the Records Management Program; how it connects to other Library and Institute services; types of records management training and guidance provided; and where to find documentation, policies, and training for users.
  • Date/time: January 2022
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Rowing Remotely: Recent Description Work on the MIT Crew Records and the Indie Tarot Collection

  • Trainers: Ashley Tooke and Greta Suiter
  • Learning outcomes: Participants will learn about the MIT Crew Records and the Indie Tarot Collection and what description exists for them; understand where to find archival description (we’ll look at description in MIT ArchivesSpace)
  • Date/time: May 2022
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Overview of Digprob and Other A&A Helping Queues

  • Trainer: Martina Anderson and Eugenia Beh
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn what questions are appropriate to ask A&A folks, and how to refer to them
  • Date/time: September 2021
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Supporting Students in Distress, Part 1

  • Trainers: Kester Barrow, Tina Chan, Nina Davis-Millis, Ray Feller, and Jen Greenleaf
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn about the CARE Team, how their services apply to the Libraries, and how we can support students in distress.
  • Date/time: June 2022
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Supporting Students in Distress, Part 2

  • Trainers: Kester Barrow and Ray Feller
  • Learning outcome: Trainers will respond to participant questions from Part 1, including what happens after a student is referred to the CARE team, how the CARE team fosters trust with students, and more!
  • Date/time: October 2022
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Introduction to Primo

  • Trainers: Tina Chan and Jen Greenleaf
  • Learning outcome: Participants will understand basic and advanced search strategies with Primo and Google Scholar, and will apply these strategies in the session and their work.
  • Date/time: November 2023
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Introduction to Citation Management and Writing Tools (CMWT) Services

  • Trainers: S Kohler
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn which tools the Libraries support, and how to refer questions to this group.
  • Date/time: February 2023
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

  • Trainers: Paxton LaJoie
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn what GIS is, GIS services available at the Libraries, and how to identify & refer GIS questions.
  • Date/time: March 2024
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Introduction to Open Access (OA)

  • Trainers: Katharine Dunn
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn policies and basic topics related to OA publishing, and to whom you should refer more advanced questions.
  • Date/time: March 2024
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Writing for the Web

  • Trainers: Dhruti Bhagat-Conway and Stephanie Hartman
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn writing for the web and accessibility best practices to improve webpage and libguides content for all users.
  • Date/time: March 2024
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Technology Basics

  • Trainers: Nick Albaugh and Phoebe Ayers
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will understand some reasons why e-resources cannot be accessed, how to do basic troubleshooting, and where to refer when basic troubleshooting doesn't work.
  • Date/time: April 2024
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Introduction to Data Management Services

  • Trainers: Amy Nurnberger
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn the services that DMS provides, how to refer questions to DMS.
  • Date/time: April 2024
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Overview of Research Services

  • Trainer(s): Tina Chan
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn which subjects are held in which libraries; how to find research guides and the librarian experts and general content in these research guides; and how to search some of these subject-based resources.
  • Date/time: July 2024
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Patron Data Privacy

  • Trainers: Nick Albaugh and Katie Zimmerman
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn how to comply with the MIT Libraries Privacy Policy and how to protect patron privacy in their everyday work.
  • Date/time: November 2024
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Overview of Course Reserves

  • Trainers: Howard Martin
  • Learning outcome: Participants will gain a high level understanding of course reserves including equitable access to course materials, the Federal Textbook Information Provisioning mandate, collaboration with other library departments, and more! 
  • Date/time: November 2024
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Technical Demonstration of DSpace

  • Trainer: Sadie Roosa
  • Learning outcome: Participants will learn what content is in DSpace@MIT, how to search it, and how MIT community members can submit content to various collections.
  • Date/time: October 2024
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Emergency Training

  • Trainers: IDLA ASMs
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn about emergency procedures and emergency preparedness plans.
  • Date/time: TBA
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Introduction to Distinctive Collections

  • Trainers: DDC
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn the services Distinctive Collections provides, and how to refer questions to this group.
  • Date/time: TBA
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

30 Minute Visit to DDC Reading Room

  • Trainer: DDC
  • Learning outcome: Participants in this session will learn about reading room policies, and what patrons should know when requesting material.
  • Date/time: TBA
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

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