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Library Assistant Training

This 6-week training program for a new library assistant includes an orientation, introduction to basic library tasks like cataloging and shelving, and more specialized tasks such as book repair and event planning. The assistant will receive ongoing support through weekly meetings, language assistance, and professional development opportunities. After training is complete, the assistant will continue to be mentored and have performance reviews to set new goals that support growth in their role.

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Library Assistant Training

This 6-week training program for a new library assistant includes an orientation, introduction to basic library tasks like cataloging and shelving, and more specialized tasks such as book repair and event planning. The assistant will receive ongoing support through weekly meetings, language assistance, and professional development opportunities. After training is complete, the assistant will continue to be mentored and have performance reviews to set new goals that support growth in their role.

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Week 1-2: Orientation and

Basics Description Notes


- Introduction to the school's mission, - Provide Nhan with a welcome packet
values, and policies.<br> - Tour of the containing school information.<br> - Assign a
Day 1: Orientation library and introduction to colleagues. colleague as her initial point of contact.
- Overview of library systems (Follett
Destiny and Dewey Decimal).<br> - - Share video tutorials in Vietnamese to
Introduction to library equipment and supplement explanations.<br> - Allow
Day 2-5: Library tools.<br> - Basic shelving and hands-on practice with shelving and using
Fundamentals organization techniques. library tools.
Week 3-4: Core Library
Tasks Description Notes
- Introduction to cataloging software and - Provide visual guides in Vietnamese for
data entry.<br> - Basic cataloging using the cataloging software.<br> - Use
Day 1-2: Cataloging principles. sample books for cataloging practice.
- In-depth shelving techniques.<br> - - Demonstrate proper placement of books on
Day 3-4: Shelving and Practice organizing books by Dewey shelves.<br> - Use color-coded labels for
Organizing Decimal system. different Dewey sections.
- Introduction to library layout and
design principles.<br> - Using Adobe - Guide Nhan through basic Illustrator and
Illustrator and Photoshop for creating Photoshop tools.<br> - Task her with
Day 5: Library Layout library signs and displays. designing a simple signage.
Week 5-6: Specialized
Tasks Description Notes
- Introduction to book repair tools and - Provide a list of common book repair tools
techniques.<br> - Hands-on practice and their uses.<br> - Supervise initial repair
Day 1-2: Book Repair with repairing damaged books. attempts.
- Overview of the school's event - Assign her to assist in planning a small
planning process.<br> - Using Nhan's library event.<br> - Emphasize collaboration
Day 3-4: Events Planning skills to plan library events. with colleagues.
- Review Nhan's performance and - Provide constructive feedback on strengths
progress.<br> - Set goals for the next and areas for improvement.<br> - Adjust
Day 5: Progress Evaluation phase of training. training plan based on assessment.
Ongoing Support Description Notes
- Encourage Nhan to compile a list of
- Check progress and address questions before each meeting.<br> - Use
questions.<br> - Discuss challenges video conferencing tools to include remote
Weekly Meetings and provide guidance. colleagues if needed.
- Provide English language resources - Share online language learning platforms or
for improvement.<br> - Encourage Nhan apps.<br> - Pair her with a bilingual mentor
Language Support to practice English with colleagues. for language support.
- Suggest relevant workshops or - Discuss potential benefits of each
courses for further development.<br> - recommended opportunity.<br> - Allocate
Encourage participation in webinars or time for Nhan to attend such events if
Professional Development conferences. feasible.
Post-Training Description Notes
- Continue to provide mentorship and - Encourage Nhan to reach out for help
guidance.<br> - Address any new whenever needed.<br> - Regularly remind
Mentorship challenges that arise. her that continuous learning is normal.
- Conduct periodic performance reviews - Document progress to track improvements
to assess growth.<br> - Set new goals over time.<br> - Celebrate achievements to
Performance Reviews and adjust tasks as necessary. boost motivation.
- Involve Nhan in team projects to
enhance integration.<br> - Encourage - Assign her tasks that align with her skills
her to share her design skills for library and the library's needs.<br> - Foster a sense
Collaboration enhancements. of belonging within the library team.

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