SPEC Kit 349: Evolution of Library Liaisons · 73
If yes, please briefly describe the training that new liaisons receive. N=51
All liaisons receive basic training in data management and use of the library’s high-tech spaces, including for large-
scale visualization. They take the lead in working with researchers in their liaison departments and learn by doing.
Peer-led seminars and workshops external courses, seminars, workshops custom introductory training on emerging
research support areas including content mining, research data management, data visualization, and data analysis.
Liaisons develop deeper subject matter expertise by attending seminars within departments and actively participating in
discussions of disciplinary topics and research with faculty and students.
All liaisons receive training on The Open Access Harvester tool. There are regular trainings on newly acquired resources.
All librarians get mentoring new librarians also receive training.
An orientation schedule was established for new employees to help them acclimate and help them learn about
the organization.
As programs develop around data management support and scholarly communication, liaisons will be receiving training.
Collections training, instruction training, reference training
Could be orientation as a new employee, going to a workshop, going to a conference, etc.
Cross-training, team-teaching, coaching, internal and external workshops
Data management/curation, scholarly communications issues
Formal training program to support all of their activities throughout the year coupled with online materials.
Frequently, in the past it has been peer mentoring, a colleague who works in the same library. We are developing more
structured and system-wide training modules.
Guidance from formal mentor, reporting officer LibGuides and kickoff events
I’m not sure which new responsibilities this question refers to. If you are asking if new liaisons receive training, the
answer is yes. Liaisons are oriented to their specific liaison role by their immediate supervisor. They are provided
reports the prior liaison created, e.g., environmental scans, if this is not a new relationship. They are introduced to a
key contact person within the constituent group they will be working with, who they may have already met during the
recruitment process.
Informal at this point, as there has only been one recent new liaison.
Informed supervisors/orientation process
It depends on the library unit and the discipline.
Liaisons are provided with significant training in new areas. For example, our Data Library Coordinator, along with our
Research Data Management Team, have provided—and continue to provide—training to support liaisons taking on
the new roles of educating faculty about our data services support. Our Staff Development and Training Coordinator
organizes Spring and Fall training events, as well as brown bag sessions, for all staff on a wide range of areas, include
new areas of responsibilities for liaisons. The Libraries also provide access to a wide range of webinars relevant to new
areas of responsibilities. In additions, librarians are well supported in their participation in training and development
opportunities through the Libraries Staff Development and Training fund and their individual Professional Expense
Reimbursement Fund.
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