Morton Grove Public

Library

Book a Librarian

Melissa Mayberry

“Quaint!”

Technology Training @ MGPL

Increase of technology questions E-Readers, tablets, smartphones Support Library services

MyMediaMall Zinio hoopla

Hands-on Technology Training

Small Group Classes

Pros

─ Structured

─ Staff Time

─ Group Dynamics

Cons

─ Equipment/space

─ Patron skills/goals

─ Low attendance

Tech Help Drop-in

Pros

─ Variety of topics

─ Personalized

Cons

─ Preparation

─ Repeat patrons/topics

One-on-One Instruction

Pros

─ Flexibility

─ Personalized

─ Preparation

Cons

─ Staff time

─ Repeat sessions

─ Patron devices

Book a Librarian @ MGPL

Setting up Book a Librarian

Who will teach?

Who will schedule?

What topics will be covered?

Policies!!

Marketing

Website

Newsletter

Handouts

Staff Referral

Our Experience

Sep-

13

Oct-1

3

Nov-1

3

Dec-1

3

Jan-

14

Feb-

14

Mar

-14

Apr-1

4

May

-14

Jun-

140

2

4

6

8

10

Book a Librarian Appointments

Issues

Patron expectations

Patron no-shows/repeat sessions

Staff consistency

Tips

Reference Interview

Handouts

Stay on task

Sell your library resources

Build relationships!

Questions?