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Course Content
Module 1
Introduction
• What Do We Hope to Achieve?
• Library Aid Development Analysis
• Objective
• Sample Question Log
• How often and how long does it take?
• Inventory of Instructional Products
• Timing
• Goodwill Gestures and Long Range Benefits
- • Beginning genealogists
- • Experienced researchers
- • New users
- • Specialized Researchers/Special Audience
- • Internet-focused
Module 2
A wide Selection of Finding Aids
• Bibliographies
• Collection Profiles
• Listings of Local Genealogical Libraries & Repositories
• Pathfinders, How-to-Guides and Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) Fact Sheets
- • Pathfinders
- • Self-Guided Classes and Programs
- • Program Calendars
- • Program Summary Sheets and Seminar Syllabi
- • Charts, Maps and Graphic Representations
- • Family History Forms
- • Conclusion
Module 3
Design & Production of Library Aids
• Objective
• Audience
• Content
• Type of Tool
• Format
• Size/Quantity of Finding Aid
• Shelf life
• Navigation
• Cost
• Searching the Field
• The Look
• Proof It
Module 4
Paper Guides
• Customer Advantages
• Operational Advantages
• Selection of Paper Format
- • Sheet(s) containing Microfilm Roll Counts
- • Listing of Local Genealogical Resources
- • Orientation Materials
- • Program Support
- • Pathfinders on Specialized Topics
- • Special Request Slips
- • Navigation and Layout
• Arrangement
- • Headings
- • The Look
- • The Cost
• Printing on Demand
• Disadvantages of Printed Guides
Module 5
Online Genealogy Tools
• Customer Advantages
• Operational Advantages
• Selection of Electronic Format
• Microfilm Roll Count
• Listing of Local Genealogical Resources
• Orientation Materials
• Program Support
• Pathfinders
• Navigation and Layout
• Arrangement
- • What's on Top?
- • Position on the Screen
- • Headings
- • Flow
- • Links
• The Look
• Translating Text to an Online Format and Printing
• PDF (Portable Document Format)
• HTML(HyperText Markup Language)
• Creating Databases
• Disadvantages of Electronic Library Aids
Module 6
Multi-Media Tools: Powerpoint & Video Editing
• Customer Advantages
• Operational Advantages
• Selection of Multi-Media Format
• Orientation Materials
• Program Support
• Pathfinders on Specialized Topics
• Entering Content
• PowerPoint
• Video Editing
• Navigation and Layout
• Arrangement
- • Headings
- • Flow
- • The Look
- • Speed
- • The Cost
• Copying & Distribution
• Disadvantages of Multi-Media Library Aids
Module 7
Course Project
• Design a Library Finding Aids
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