Conclusion & Questions

One on Ones

Mobile Computer Labs and

Computers and Patrons

• Forty- five minute sessions
• Covering various technology topics
• Replaces classes missed by patrons

Pitfalls and Setbacks

• Not establishing limitations
• Inconsistent from branch to branch
• Too Personal???

Broad Strokes

Classes vs. Roundtables

Basic Computer classes

At this time will not providing classes in the use of certain topics

Roundtable are more relaxed with few people.

Used for more in depth topics and discussion

• How to go about teach technology with limited resources.
• What has and has not worked in terms of teaching technology to patrons.

Questions

Mountain Regional Library System

• Trainer and Outreach
• Covering the grayest counties in Georgia
• Worked with patrons ranging from preschoolers to 100 years old
• Teaching all things to technology

Out and about in the community...

Learning from my mistakes...

• Set realistic goals and expectations
• Start small
• Be flexible
• Learn from you mistakes

• Public Schools
• Nursing Homes
• Senior Centers
• Community Events
• Health Fairs

Finding a focus

• Patron survey
• Staff survey
• Be creative and new
• Listen to your patrons