Academic Libraries and Training

Part 1 Staff training and orientation: the new horizons in library training programme - computer-based training using Hypercard, Pauline S. Bayne; a trainee's perspective, Tessa Killian; use of a checklist in staff orientation - a response to a trainee's perspective, Carol J. Richards; training volunteers, Linda Lou Wiler and Linda Maries Golian. Part 2 Automation training: using professional training techniques for library automation projects, Joanna M. Walsh; training staff for system changes, Margaret R. Wells. Part 3 Retraining: crossing the great divide - retraining public service librarians for technical services, Kristin Senecal; retraining of support staff in libraries, Jean Purnell. Part 4 Staff development: creativity training in academic libraries, Susan P. Besemer; peer training for reference, Sara B. Sluss; staff development and mentoring, Lynn K. Milet. Part 5 Networks and electronic access: electronic journals in the academic library, Suzanne Bell and Lina Coppola; training librarians to network part 1 - OPACs on the Internet, Billy Baron; training librarians to network part 2 - training on the Internet - a personal view, Peter Scott; electronic discussion groups - a primer, Philip C. Baczewski.