DLC: GI21, 4/2 a.m.
Posted by Valerie on April 4, 2008
Debra S. Van Tassel (DVT), Jennie Gerke (JG), Kirsten Clark (KC) [slides]
DVT:
For basic info, see brochure, webjunction site
Goals:
Develop a group of gov’t info pros who are available to train
- expand the base of library pros who have knowledge of and experience using e-gov resources
- increase level of satisfaction w/e-gov resources in mtg the info needs of their customers
- develop a new model for support and training of participants of the fdlp that can be adopted nationally
21 subject modules on webjunction
tried to customize training as much as possible for participants in session
training will continue through sept 2008
have trained 310 non-depository librarians/staff so far
some training at state/regional conferences, school district sessions, individual libraries and districts
Wyoming is developing webinars for their rural participants
Goal of 500 trained people by the end of the grant (September 2008)
JG: Preliminary data evaluation:
To evaluate training, do a pre- and post- test
‘how comfortable are you? How much do you think you know?
Comfort and knowledge levels don’t go up a ton, but there is interest in return sessions, more handouts, hands-on, etc. much happier with sessions in computer labs [being able to do, as opposed to being lectured to]
KC: next steps:
- Finish training sessions
- Final evaluation of data
- Grant funding ends sept 2008
- Final report to imls
How can we spread this out across the country?
How will an additional grant add something new?
Collaboration between the fdlp libraries and regional networks
Ideas:
Developing implementation models based on different needs of regional networks
- way to incorporate into regional networks, some of whom need to make a profit?
- Creating new module content by providing region-specific training guides
- example, based on different population demographics
develop a 2nd training level for the current grant’s region
developing an evaluation program that measures gov’t info knowledge growth and behavioral change on a national level
testing the ability to coordinate a national program
working with gpo, state professional associations, other national and local groups
DVT:
Why isn’t UColorado taking this forward?
- new people, priorities shifting.
Kirsten is taking this forward at Minnesota, leading the discussion
- strong relationship with regional network (minitex); is also a regional fdl
How can we take this forward?
Small group discussion; not sure if notes will be made available online.
