Library User Orientation and Education Plan
Objective
To equip new library users with foundational knowledge of library resources and services while
reinforcing skills for continuing students to enhance their research and learning experiences.
Key Components
1. Orientation Services for New Patrons
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Objective: Familiarize new users with library facilities, services, and tools.
Key Activities:
o Welcome Session: Brief introduction to the library’s purpose, services, and staff
roles.
o Library Tour: Walkthrough of physical spaces, including reading areas, study zones,
computer labs, and multimedia sections.
o Digital Library Tutorial: Live demonstration on accessing and navigating the digital
library platform.
o Policy Overview: Explanation of borrowing policies, late return fines, and library
etiquette.
Delivery Mode:
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o In-person group sessions or guided tours.
o Virtual orientation via pre-recorded videos or live webinars.
Materials Provided:
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User guides and brochures.
FAQ sheets for common issues.
Login credentials for digital library access.
2. Refresher Sessions for Continuing Students
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Objective: Update returning users on new resources and advanced techniques for
maximizing library use.
Key Activities:
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o Workshops on using new or updated databases.
o Tutorials on advanced search techniques, filtering, and citation management tools.
o Hands-on sessions for troubleshooting digital access issues.
Delivery Mode:
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o Scheduled workshops and drop-in help desks.
o Online sessions for flexibility.
Materials Provided:
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Advanced user guides.
Video tutorials on specific tools or platforms.
3. Specialized Training Programs
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For Research and Academic Skills:
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o How to access academic journals and interlibrary loan services.
o Training on citation tools like Zotero or EndNote.
For Creative Learning:
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o Navigating multimedia resources for creative projects.
For STEM Enthusiasts:
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o Accessing technical journals, research databases, and STEM-focused eBooks.
For Language Learning:
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o Tools and resources for learning foreign languages.
Delivery Mode: In-person and online sessions tailored to specific user groups.
4. Interactive Learning Activities
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Library Scavenger Hunt: Engage users in locating specific resources or sections in the library.
Challenges and Rewards: Offer badges or certifications for completing orientation tasks.
Book Club Starter Kit: Encourage library users to start or join book clubs.
5. Regular Communication and Updates
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Send newsletters to inform users of new resources, training schedules, and policy updates.
Maintain a user-friendly library website with FAQs, how-to guides, and video resources.
6. Feedback and Continuous Improvement
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Collect feedback from users after orientation and refresher sessions.
Use surveys to identify gaps in library services and adapt training accordingly.
Implementation Timeline
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Week 1-2: Orientation for new students.
Week 3: Refresher workshops for continuing students.
Week 4-6: Specialized training programs.
Ongoing: Interactive activities, communication, and feedback collection.