Specialist Day is effective form library and information services for workers of a certain specialty, profession or a number of professions.
Includes set of events:
- direct display of primary and secondary documents,
- reading reports and lectures,
- demonstration of scientific and technical films,
- bibliographic review of basic literature,
- specialist consultations.
Speakers leading experts, representatives of other related and higher organizations can speak
Duration– from one to five days. Depends on the topic, number of guests and other factors.
Methodology Holding a Specialist Day is simple, but requires clear organization. Most important points- this is choosing a topic and leaving a plan for the event.
Plan of the Specialist Day is coordinated with a pre-developed thematic plan approved by management. All departments and divisions should be familiar with the plan for holding the Specialist Day.
Highlights of the plan:
Selecting a topic. The theme of the Specialist Day is determined based on the study current problems facing the enterprise or organization and in accordance with the information needs of specialists.
Determination of the category of specialists. Specialists from one or more enterprises, as well as organizations are invited various fields(if the topic of Specialist Day is an intersectoral or complex problem).
Choosing a location. A specialist’s day can be:
- stationary - on the basis of the event organizer, library, NTI service, center;
- away - outside the organizer's base.
- report
- lecture
- presentation
- exhibition
- literature review
- round table
- master class
- video film
- discussion
- consultation on information retrieval methods
Selection of literature. A wide variety of types and types of information materials are presented:
- official
- scientific
- production and practical
- reference
- books
- domestic and foreign
- periodicals
- industrial catalogs
- avenues
- translations in traditional paper form and on machine-readable media
At least ten days before the Specialist Day, it is necessary to inform employees about the topic, place and date of its holding.
- Information is provided through the press, radio television, on the organizers’ website, etc.
- Individual invitations, announcements, posters that are hung in the library, at enterprises and organizations, and advertising booklets are used.
Sample invitation
Dear specialist!
We invite you to take part in the Specialist Day,
which is carried out by _____________ (by whom) ________________
(where) __________ _______ (date, time)
on the topic “_______________ ________________ _____________
______________.” The program includes: ________________ __
________________ ________________ ________________ ____
________________ _______________
Development of registration forms
Participants registration forms:
- tear-off coupons of the invitation form,
- registration cards and coupons,
- registration sheets.
Sample registration card for Specialist Day participant
________________ ________________ ____
Full name
Place of work (for specialists,
invited from other enterprises)
________________ ________________ __
Job title
________________ ________________ ___
Address, telephone number of the enterprise
________________ ________________ ____
Sources viewed
________________ ________________ _(items)
Documents received:
________________ ________________ ____(name)
Ordered by MBA
________________ _____ items.
Comments and suggestions for conducting DS
________________ ________________ _
“_____”________ _______20____
Signature of the Specialist Day participant ________________ ___
Development of questionnaires
Questionnaires for specialists are developed by the organizers of the event in order to study the effectiveness of the Specialist Day.
Application form sample
Is the topic of Specialist Day relevant to you?
Are you satisfied with the organization and conduct
Specialist Day __________
Please rate the selection of literature on the topic
________________ ________________ _____
Do you consider holding a Specialist Day necessary?
________________ ____ if yes, please indicate why
________________ ________________ _____
Suggest a topic for the next Specialist Day
________________ ________________ _____
Your comments and suggestions for holding the Day
specialist ________________ _____________
________________ ________________ _____
Thank you for your participation!
Room decoration- exhibitions from previously selected documents are placed on tables, stands, display cases;
- the title of exhibitions and their sections are drawn up;
- install technical means for showing presentations, watching videos, and oral presentations by participants:
- microphones;
- multimedia projector;
- TV, etc.
Registration of participants is carried out using tear-off coupons of the invitation form or registration cards.
The event opens introductory remarks responsible for its implementation.
You should definitely tell:
- about the objectives of the Specialist Day;
- the procedure for obtaining information materials;
- introduce speakers, specialists who will give consultations, ask to fill out questionnaires.
Performances may be accompanied by film screenings and presentations.
A library worker or enterprise specialist reviews the presented information materials.
There are bibliographers on duty at the exhibition, who conduct oral reviews of sources and give advice on the rules for using various materials.
After completing the main activities, film screenings, excursions, etc. are organized.
At the end of the event, all participants are given questionnaires and asked to fill them out.
Accounting and analysis The Specialist Day is carried out according to the following indicators:
- number of materials presented, including by types of information sources;
- the number of specialists who took part in the Specialist Day, including by category;
- the number of materials viewed at the event, including by type of information sources;
- the number of originals and copies of information materials issued, including by type of document;
- number of participating enterprises, including by category.
- number of specialists and participating enterprises present (% coverage);
- number of documents submitted and issued (originals and copies);
- percentage of use of the presented literature;
- average number of documents issued to one specialist.
In preparation conclusions from the Specialist Day it is necessary to identify the reasons for the ineffective use of submitted documents:
- incorrect choice of audience (can be determined by the categories of specialists present from the registration cards);
- unsatisfactory organization of the event;
- insufficient information about the Specialist Day;
- poor design of the exhibition of submitted documents (large sections, lack of section headings);
- poorly prepared review of submitted documents, inactive work of consultants.
Participation in the event provides specialists with the opportunity for professional communication and information exchange, and the high level of organization and holding of the Specialist Day improves the image of the library.
* Exhibitions of information materials at various events (conferences, seminars, meetings, etc.), as well as methodological seminars, are NOT considered Specialist Day.
Sources:
- Sheyma E.A. METHODOLOGY FOR HOLDING A SPECIALIST'S DAY
- Competence and professionalism of a modern librarian: Specialist Day [Text]: method.-bibliogr. allowance / MUK "CBS"; Central City Hospital named after. M. Gorky; comp.: I. P. Revinova. – Bataysk, 2011. - 44 p.
Kindergarten is a world full of colors and vivid impressions. The profession of a teacher is one of the most necessary and in demand. This is the person who teaches children the basic concepts of life and leads them step by step to the school desk. Therefore, the teacher must be erudite, because the little “why” can at any moment ask a question that interests him, to which he must receive a competent answer. And to do this, you need to constantly improve your level of skill, master unconventional techniques, and try innovative approaches. The main assistant in this for educators kindergarten No. 5 “Sun” became the Verkhnyakovsky Rural Library. Thus, on the Day of Preschool Education Workers, a Specialist Day was held - “Library to help increase the creative potential of educators.”
Employees of the Verkhnyako Rural Library conducted reviews of websites and literature, as well as book exhibition and an exhibition of bibliographic aids. Interesting point The event was congratulations to the children of their teachers. It’s nice that the teachers themselves shared their experiences creative work. Their topics of speech: “The profession of educator in modern conditions" and "Development of creative potential in children of secondary and senior groups" Head of the institution - Nasonova S.V. awarded letters of gratitude best employees, and also outlined ways for further cooperation with the library.
Specialist Day is an effective form of library and information services for workers in a certain specialty, profession or a number of professions.
Includes set of events:
- direct display of primary and secondary documents,
- reading reports and lectures,
- demonstration of scientific and technical films,
- bibliographic review of basic literature,
- specialist consultations.
Speakers leading experts, representatives of other related and higher organizations can speak
Duration– from one to five days. Depends on the topic, number of guests and other factors.
Methodology Holding a Specialist Day is simple, but requires clear organization. The most important points are choosing a topic and leaving a plan for the event.
Plan of the Specialist Day is coordinated with a pre-developed thematic plan approved by management. All departments and divisions should be familiar with the plan for holding the Specialist Day.
Highlights of the plan:
Selecting a topic. The topic of Specialist Day is determined based on a study of current problems facing an enterprise or organization and in accordance with the information needs of specialists.
Determination of the category of specialists. Specialists from one or more enterprises, as well as organizations in various fields are invited (if the topic of Specialist Day is an intersectoral or complex problem).
Choosing a location. A specialist’s day can be:
- stationary - on the basis of the event organizer, library, NTI service, center;
- away - outside the organizer's base.
- report
- lecture
- presentation
- exhibition
- literature review
- round table
- master class
- video film
- discussion
- consultation on information retrieval methods
Selection of literature. A wide variety of types and types of information materials are presented:
- official
- scientific
- production and practical
- reference
- books
- domestic and foreign
- periodicals
- industrial catalogs
- avenues
- translations in traditional paper form and on machine-readable media
At least ten days before the Specialist Day, it is necessary to inform employees about the topic, place and date of its holding.
- Information is provided through the press, radio television, on the organizers’ website, etc.
- Individual invitations, announcements, posters that are hung in the library, at enterprises and organizations, and advertising booklets are used.
Sample invitation
Dear specialist!
We invite you to take part in the Specialist Day,
which is carried out by _____________ (by whom) ________________
(where) __________ _______ (date, time)
on the topic “_______________ ________________ _____________
______________.” The program includes: ________________ __
________________ ________________ ________________ ____
________________ _______________
Development of registration forms
Participants registration forms:
- tear-off coupons of the invitation form,
- registration cards and coupons,
- registration sheets.
Sample registration card for Specialist Day participant
________________ ________________ ____
Full name
Place of work (for specialists,
invited from other enterprises)
________________ ________________ __
Job title
________________ ________________ ___
Address, telephone number of the enterprise
________________ ________________ ____
Sources viewed
________________ ________________ _(items)
Documents received:
________________ ________________ ____(name)
Ordered by MBA
________________ _____ items.
Comments and suggestions for conducting DS
________________ ________________ _
“_____”________ _______20____
Signature of the Specialist Day participant ________________ ___
Development of questionnaires
Questionnaires for specialists are developed by the organizers of the event in order to study the effectiveness of the Specialist Day.
Application form sample
Is the topic of Specialist Day relevant to you?
Are you satisfied with the organization and conduct
Specialist Day __________
Please rate the selection of literature on the topic
________________ ________________ _____
Do you consider holding a Specialist Day necessary?
________________ ____ if yes, please indicate why
________________ ________________ _____
Suggest a topic for the next Specialist Day
________________ ________________ _____
Your comments and suggestions for holding the Day
specialist ________________ _____________
________________ ________________ _____
Thank you for your participation!
Room decoration- exhibitions from previously selected documents are placed on tables, stands, display cases;
- the title of exhibitions and their sections are drawn up;
- install technical means for showing presentations, watching videos, and oral presentations by participants:
- microphones;
- multimedia projector;
- TV, etc.
Registration of participants is carried out using tear-off coupons of the invitation form or registration cards.
The event opens with an introductory speech from the person responsible for its conduct.
You should definitely tell:
- about the objectives of the Specialist Day;
- the procedure for obtaining information materials;
- introduce speakers, specialists who will give consultations, ask to fill out questionnaires.
Performances may be accompanied by film screenings and presentations.
A library worker or enterprise specialist reviews the presented information materials.
There are bibliographers on duty at the exhibition, who conduct oral reviews of sources and give advice on the rules for using various materials.
After completing the main activities, film screenings, excursions, etc. are organized.
At the end of the event, all participants are given questionnaires and asked to fill them out.
Accounting and analysis The Specialist Day is carried out according to the following indicators:
- number of materials presented, including by types of information sources;
- the number of specialists who took part in the Specialist Day, including by category;
- the number of materials viewed at the event, including by type of information sources;
- the number of originals and copies of information materials issued, including by type of document;
- number of participating enterprises, including by category.
- number of specialists and participating enterprises present (% coverage);
- number of documents submitted and issued (originals and copies);
- percentage of use of the presented literature;
- average number of documents issued to one specialist.
In preparation conclusions from the Specialist Day it is necessary to identify the reasons for the ineffective use of submitted documents:
- incorrect choice of audience (can be determined by the categories of specialists present from the registration cards);
- unsatisfactory organization of the event;
- insufficient information about the Specialist Day;
- poor design of the exhibition of submitted documents (large sections, lack of section headings);
- poorly prepared review of submitted documents, inactive work of consultants.
Participation in the event provides specialists with the opportunity for professional communication and information exchange, and the high level of organization and holding of the Specialist Day improves the image of the library.
* Exhibitions of information materials at various events (conferences, seminars, meetings, etc.), as well as methodological seminars, are NOT considered Specialist Day.
Sources:
- Sheyma E.A. METHODOLOGY FOR HOLDING A SPECIALIST'S DAY
- Competence and professionalism of a modern librarian: Specialist Day [Text]: method.-bibliogr. allowance / MUK "CBS"; Central City Hospital named after. M. Gorky; comp.: I. P. Revinova. – Bataysk, 2011. - 44 p.
On August 18, 2017, the methodological department of the OGONB named after A.S. spent Pushkin Specialist Day for public library workers in the Maryanovsky district on the topic “Directions for modernizing activities public library in modern conditions". Library staff from the Maryanovsky district visited three libraries in the regional center: two libraries of the budgetary cultural institution of the city of Omsk “Omsk Municipal Libraries” - named after Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya and the Library Center “Family House”; main regional library - Omsk State Regional Scientific Library named after A.S. Pushkin.
During the business excursion, Elena Evgenievna Afanasyeva, head of the library named after Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya, spoke about the history, main directions and forms of work of the institution for library and information services to the population of the Leninsky District. Colleagues from rural libraries the activities of the “Book Garden” created on the territory of the library were clearly shown, in which a Literary gazebo with books and periodicals for readers of all ages is constantly open, a children’s play complex where young readers get acquainted with the heroes of fairy tales, there is a place for board games and fine arts, venue for mass events. The center successfully operates on the basis of the library legal information, computer literacy courses for older people. The library named after Z. Kosmodemyanskaya is a popular center for introducing reading, intellectual development and creative leisure for residents of the television plant village.
At the Family House Library Center, chief librarian Olga Vladimirovna Chernaya presented the institution’s experience in enhancing the reading activity of various categories of the population of the microdistrict, as well as fruitful cooperation between the library and public organizations, which results in receiving grant support. Grant funds were used to purchase the necessary equipment for a computer literacy center and a photo studio for training veterans, elderly people and people with disabilities, and a summer reading room was equipped. With great interest, employees of rural libraries got acquainted with the exhibition displays of the “Istoki” museum and left good parting words on the “tree of wishes”.
In the Omsk State Regional scientific library named after A.S. Pushkin there was an acquaintance with the activities of the library’s structural divisions: subscription, youth hall, book museum, Pushkin hall, department of cultural programs . Elena Ivanovna Katkova, chief bibliographer of the information and bibliographic department, conducted training on the use of local history resources regional library in the practice of rural library specialists.
