Download or read book The No-nonsense Guide to Training in Libraries written by Barbara Allan and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is aimed at helping experienced trainers, as well as those who are still developing their skills, and provides guidance on the design and delivery of effective training courses with topics including: the people side of training; use of technologies to support training practices; different approaches to learning and teaching; planning and designing training; delivering training: face-to-face and blended learning; evaluation of training events and continuous improvement; and learning and development in the workplace. This guide uses case studies and examples of best practice from public, school, academic, special, and government libraries.