Program Overview

Introduction to the 1st Library Staff Training Week

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Library & Information Centre, in collaboration with the Department of European Educational Programs, is co-organizing its 1st Erasmus Library Staff Training Week.

Program Overview

Academic libraries face significant challenges resulting from declining budgets and aging staff. At the same time, demands for innovative information services are escalating due to dramatic changes in scholarly communication trends and rapid evolution of information technologies. The program invites library staff (librarians, information specialists, Library IT staff, etc.) to share ideas, knowledge, and expertise.

Program Details

• The program will take place from Mon, 05/08/2017 to Fri, 05/12/2017.
• The location of the program is the Central Library amphitheatre.
• The program will include presentations, guided tours, and social events to provide participants with a stimulating stay in Thessaloniki.

Participation

• The maximum number of participants is 20.
• If more applications are received, there will be a selection process based on the effort to find the colleagues that will maximize the outcomes of the week both for the staff and for the rest of the participants.
• Confirmation of those selected and non-selected will be sent to all participants by e-mail until the 20th of April 2017.
• Information about accommodation and the final program will be sent only to selected participants.

Focus Areas

The program will focus on the following areas:

• Open access
• Management of special collections
• Information literacy
• Scholarly communication

Program Materials

• Poster
• List of participants
• Programme