Online training
The State Library promotes the development of online skills and knowledge in the Queensland public library community by providing access to online training resources.
Web conference online training is scheduled monthly. These sessions include database of the month and other informal web conference training tutorials. Please check the schedule for upcoming sessions.
Courses
Please note: some documents over 500kb in size are available to download in parts.
Emerging technology [new window 
181 kb]
Blogs, wikis, RSS, XML, aggregators, newsfeeds, MP3s, WiFi, Podcasting and Screencasting are terms that you may have heard mentioned, but do you know what they are and what are the implications for libraries? How are libraries utilising these technologies? How can they be applied in a library environment?
Family History Resources on the Internet [new window 395 kb] Discover how to use Internet resources to trace a family tree, find births, deaths and marriages on indexes from cemetery and newspaper notices and shipping and immigration records, convicts, the military, libraries and other sources as well as sources from other countries.
Finding information in the 21st century [new window 948 kb]
Interactive course providing new and experienced staff with enhanced searching skills and awareness of the latest resources including online databases available from the State Library
Part 1 [new window 293 kb]
Part 2 [new window 394 kb]
Part 3 [new window 336 kb]
Getting Started on the Internet [new window 
1 MB]
Anyone interested in finding out about the Internet is encouraged to attend this practical 'hands-on' session. We will cover the basics, explain some of those mysterious terms and get you started as a 'net' user.
Cover & topics covered [new window 140 kb]
The Internet, WWW & browsers [new window 484 kb]
Directories & search engines [new window 262 kb]
Library 2.0: Blogs, wikis & feeds [new window 465 kb]
Discover how libraries interested in enhancing user services are are creating online communities by using blogs, wikis and feeds. Create a blog, a wiki and register for an aggregator and begin to add feeds.
Library 2.0: Communicating instantly with customers [new window 673 kb]
Learn how libraries are communicating directly with their markets using Instant Messaging, SMS, and Web Conferencing.
Part 1 [new window 448 kb]
Part 2 [new window 238 kb]
Library 2.0: Podcasts, vodcasts & MP3s [new window 1.3 MB]
How are libraries using podcasts, vodcasts and mp3s? Find out how new web technologies can connect and establish relationships with clients. In this session you will learn how to subscribe to,download and even create your own podcast using free software.
Part 1 [new window 400 kb]
Part 2 [new window 506 kb]
Part 3 [new window 396 kb]
Multicultural Bridge [new window 1.5 MB]
Discover how to access the following services in 19 languages: information on public library services throughout Queensland; State Library of Queensland's collections, services and activities; online newspapers and radio broadcasts; searching the Internet; machine translation sites; Federal and State Government services, and more.
Train the Internet trainer [new window 475 kb]
For new and experienced trainers wishing to develop and enhance their skills and knowledge in order to provide effective community training.
OPAL Training blog - Keeping librarians up-to-date with new and emerging web technologies.
More information
- Telephone +61 7 3842 9049
- Fax +61 7 3842 7860
- Email pls@slq.qld.gov.au
Last updated: 23rd September 2009
Creatively linking Queenslanders to information, knowledge and each other
