Guidelines for Creating a Self-Directed Training Program for the New Reference Librarian: A Framework and Checklist of Activities

Although surveys of entry-level reference librarians have revealed that holding a Master of Library Science degree does not guarantee instant success at the reference desk, a majority of academic libraries do not have formal training programs. This article describes a framework for designing a self-...

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Published in:The Reference librarian 2001-10, Vol.34 (71), p.59-70
Main Author: Fagan, Jody Condit
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic libraries
Library staff
Professional development
Reference training
Reference work
Self directed learning
training programs
USA
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Summary:Although surveys of entry-level reference librarians have revealed that holding a Master of Library Science degree does not guarantee instant success at the reference desk, a majority of academic libraries do not have formal training programs. This article describes a framework for designing a self-directed training program for the entry-level reference librarian and lists examples of goals and activities to include in such a program. Hopefully, supervisors will continue formal orientation and training efforts and support and encourage self-directed long-term training as well.
ISSN:0276-3877
1541-1117
DOI:10.1300/J120v34n71_05