Training

Engaging Library Staff in Social Media Promotion: Practices and Experience by Dar al-Hikmah Library, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan Campus

By Nor Hasyimah Mustapa, Rosyidah Taju Rahim, Nurusy Syahidah Shamsudin, Amirah Hafit, Yasmin Mastura Mustafa Byrnes and Siti Nor Md Idris Abstract: The power of social media fulfils the dynamics of communication to the public. Libraries are also taking advantage of social platforms now more than ever before. Social media promotion in libraries is a […]

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Trial by Fire, Boot Camps and Brown Bags: How Do We Learn to Teach?

By Rajen Munoo Abstract:Remember teaching your first instruction class? What worked and what bombed? How much preparation time did it take you? What was the student’s reaction? Did you get any help? Very often, librarians are required to teach with little or no formal training and this can cause a lot of anxiety and stress.

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