Database Training for Librarians
1. Statewide Database Training
NSW.net offers training for public library staff who wish to increase their knowledge of the NSW.net Statewide Databases, improve their skills in using them and build their confidence.
Training is available on the following databases:
- Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre (EBSCO Publishing)
- MasterFILE Premier (EBSCO Publishing)
- Science Reference Center (EBSCO Publishing)
- Consumer Health Complete (EBSCO Publishing)
- Literary Reference Center (EBSCO Publishing)
- NoveList (EBSCO Publishing)
- Standards Australia Online Public Library Service (SAI Global)
In August and September 2008, training will focus on the Literary Reference Center and NoveList databases only. The dates for this training are now available at the calendar page. More information on the half day course is available in the NSW.net Statewide Database Training flyer. If your library is interested in NSW.net training, please contact us via the Inquiry form or phone Kathleen Alexander on (02) 9273 1493.
2. "Free Database" Vendor Training
On occasion, vendor provided training is coordinated by NSW.net when:
- NSW.net has taken on a new free state wide database
- There is insufficient training capacity and/or experience with the database for NSW.net to take on the training role for the database
- The vendor has introduced a new search interface, or major changes to database functionality
In these circumstances, NSW.net will schedule training dates, provide or arrange suitable training venue/s, and take bookings for scheduled events.
Notification of training events to public libraries is via the NSWPLN mailing list and DotNetNews. To view pre-arranged training dates, see the calendar page.
If your library is interested in NSW.net training, please contact us via the Inquiry form or phone Kathleen Alexander on (02) 9273 1493.
