So Many Resources, So Little Time:
Making Training Possible in the One Person Library

Welcome to the Lake Agassiz Regional Library training resources archive. Take a look at the following lesson plans and handouts, and adapt them for your library. Please send us your comments and suggestions. E-mail pio@larl.org and type training page in the subject line.

LARL Staff Intranet
For Staff Use Only.

Get Ready to Read! Updated 5/14/04
Early Literacy Training presented by Lori Thompson, Training Consultant for the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

Assignment Alert
Teachers: Use the Assignment Alert page to notify branch librarians of upcoming or annual assignments.

Reader's Advisory and NoveList
Reader's Advisory is a popular service offered in all of LARL's branch libraries. Take a look at the Reader's Advisory power point to learn more about how to strengthen your reader's advisory skills, and about tools to find the perfect book.

ReferenceUSA
ReferenceUSA is a terrific database sold only to libraries, educational institutions and government agencies. Use this database to find over 12 million businesses and over 120 million households in the United States.

Evaluating Web Resources and Using Google
With billions of pages on the Web, it is a good idea to consider the five criteria for Web evaluation. In addition, take a look at the Searching Google handout.

Storytime Resources
Take a look at the Storytime agenda, handout and bibliography for hints and tips for a fun storytelling experience.

Updated 4/4/06