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Information Services Training Program: DDC - Core

Welcome!

This list includes information services training sessions on the core topics that all new (and current) DDC staff need to know.

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Overview of IDLA

  • Trainer(s): Greg Padilla
  • Learning outcome: Participants will learn about IDLA’s locations, people, and services.
  • Date/time: TBA
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

MIT Libraries Copyright Services

  • Trainer(s): Katie Zimmerman
  • Learning outcome: Participants will learn about the copyright services available to them and to library patrons. Introduction to the Libraries' Copyright Strategy Program, resources for patron questions, resources for staff questions (can I get this book digitized?), and other services available through the Copyright Strategy Program.
  • Date/time: TBA
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Patron Data Privacy

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

Strategies for Using Primo and Google Scholar

  • Trainer(s): Tina Chan
  • 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: TBA
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Overview of Data Management Services

  • Trainer(s): Amy Nurnberger
  • Learning outcome: Participants will learn the services that DMS provides, how to refer questions to DMS.
  • Date/time: TBA
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Overview of Geographic Information Systems

  • Trainer(s): Nick Albaugh and Paxton LaJoie
  • Learning outcome: Participants will learn what GIS is, GIS services available at the Libraries, and how to identify & refer GIS questions.
  • Date/time: TBA
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Overview of Copyright and Fair Use

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

Emergency Training (in-person)

  • Trainer(s): Maria Rodrigues
  • Learning outcome: Participants 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.

Overview of Research Services

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

Overview of the Institute Records Management Program

  • Trainer(s): TBA
  • Learning outcome: Participants 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: TBA
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Overview of Digital Library Services

  • Trainer(s): TBA
  • Learning outcome: Participants will learn about Discovery and Engagement Platforms, Information Technology Services, and Project Management Office
  • Date/time: TBA
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.

Overview of Technical Services

  • Trainer(s): TBA
  • Learning outcome: Participants will ....
  • Date/time: TBA
  • Registration: TBA
  • Anyone interested is welcome.
  • Please contact Tina Chan if you have accessibility accommodation needs.