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WebJunction Pathfinder: Developing Computer Classes for Patrons   
Start here for resources to help develop and deliver computer training for your patrons.

Look in the main content area:
Patron Training

Look in the main discussion area:
Patron Training

Get an overview of the topic:
Six Components to Consider When Developing a Training Program  (downloadable pdf)
Creating a Training Program in Your Local Libary  (downloadable pdf)
Evaluating Training: Why, What and How (article)
Building Library Training Programs (discussion topic)
Create & Design Training (section)

Learn how to deliver training:
Training Tools Chapter 5, Delivering Training (downloadable pdf)
Presenting Like a Pro Handout (article)
Training Tips for Novice Users (article)

Find computer training materials:
Tools Materials (section)
Creating Lesson Plans for Teaching the Public (article)
Applications (section)
Using the Internet (section)

Read success stories from other libraries:
How One City Got Information Literacy Brewing (Library of the Month feature)
Librarians with Class  (external link to trainers' blog)

This is not an exhaustive list, but it will get you started in the right direction.


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