1. IR Training Institutional Repository Workshop 1 – 3 April 2009
Presented by

2. Train the various groups
General overview & introduction
Specialised training:
Submitters
Reviewers
Metadata Editors (Cataloguers)
Collection Administrators (Subject Librarians)
End-users - Searching

3. Adult Learners
Adults are autonomous and self-directed. They need to be free to direct themselves.
They need to connect learning to previous knowledge/experience base.
They are goal-orientated and appreciate an educational program that is organized and has clearly defined elements.
Adults are relevancy-oriented. They must see a reason for learning something.
Adults are practical, focusing on the aspects of a lesson most useful to them in their work.
Adults should be treated as equals in experience and knowledge and allowed to voice their opinions freely in class. They want to be respected.

4. Learning Styles Reading (visual) – Passive E-books, textbooks
Listening (auditory) – Passive Audio-streaming, podcasts
Seeing (visual) – Passive Video-streaming, vidcasts, animated tutorials, simulations
Speaking (auditory) – Active , chat, threaded discussion groups
Doing (Tactile/Kinesthetic) – Active Assignments, quizzes, exams, practical application, online gaming
(WorldWideLearn)

5. Training & Support Group/ Individual training – 60 Minute sessions
For Metadata Editors, Collection Administrators – tutorials on IR Intranet web page
IT Help 8/5
Animated Online Tutorial
UPSpace Mailing List:
Collection Policies
Frequent communication
Manuals & Pamphlets e.g. Quick Guide for Metadata, Submission Pamphlet, Pamphlet for Collection Administrators

6. Questions? ina.smith@up.ac.za