Training Paraprofessionals for Reference Service A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians

This manual is designed for librarians who must create, implement, and evaluate a training program for paraprofessionals working in reference services. The complete training process is explored in logical steps, starting with goal setting and continuing through the responsibilities and methods of training, the training manual, selection and orientation, and evaluation. Throughout, case studies provide examples of when to make a referral, controversial materials, and other issues faced by frontline library personnel on a daily basis.Ohles, Judith K. is the author of 'Training Paraprofessionals for Reference Service A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians', published 1993 under ISBN 9781555700843 and ISBN 1555700845.