NLB Academy
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E-Learning
For the busy library para professionals, NLBA courses also come in E-Learning mode, designed to help you get up to speed on essential concepts such as article indexing, cataloguing, library marketing, organising your library collection, storytelling, etc.
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Job Seeker 2.0
Job opportunities exist even in economic downturns. The better you know yourself and the job you want, the better and more efficient your job hunt can be. A systematic methodology ensures you are well-prepared and confident to take on and complete the job-seeking journey. Beyond simply providing information, this course also includes hands-on practice activities to help you become comfortable using the techniques that are taught. For example, you can develop your personal itch and run through interview answers, and then invite feedback on your performance. The Job Seeker 2.0 course is packed with useful tips regarding how to job seek effectively.
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Storytelling to Kids
This course about using storytelling techniques to better engage your child when it comes to introducing them to early literacy skills, stroking their imagination or just extending their learning. The course is filled with short videos on storytelling techniques and even has a collection of 100 plus storybook titles, all categorised for easy selection. You will also get a set of tools and checklists that you can download and use. This course is designed to bring out the storyteller in you!
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Raising Readers Series : Storytelling to Kids 培育读者系列：讲故事给孩子听
讲故事一点也不难，还能与孩子培养亲子关系；讲故事给孩子听，除了能帮助孩子提升读写能力，也能激发他们的想象力、拓展他们的学习视野。“讲故事给孩子听”的网上课程，有许多指导讲故事技巧的录影片段，还有超过100个经过精心挑选的故事书列表，以及可供您下载使用的相关工具与检查清单。完成课程之后，您将发现，您也可以成为讲故事的高手！
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Cataloguing Essentials Part I
"Cataloguing Essentials Part I" introduces you to cataloguing. You'll learn how to create catalogue records and apply standards and rules, such as AACR2, LCSH, DDC and MARC. This course includes videos of practicing cataloguers who share about their work experiences. It also offers a list of useful resources and links to help you learn more about cataloguing. This course will benefit new cataloguers or those considering cataloguing as a career choice.
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Article Indexing Essentials
“Article Indexing Essentials” introduces you to the fundamentals of indexing and abstracting. You will come to appreciate the expertise of indexers and abstractors, who aim to achieve completeness in information for purpose of search and retrieval. This course also includes videos of practicing indexers who share about their work experiences. This course will benefit new indexers or those considering indexing as a career choice.
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Raising Readers Series : Instilling the Love for Reading in Kids 养成阅读好习惯系列：激发孩子阅读的兴趣
关心孩子的父母都希望自己的孩子能养成阅读的好习惯，这是基本的生活学习技能之一。越早帮助孩子养成阅读的习惯就越早开发孩子的想象力，记忆力和处世的信心。本课程引导您认识系统阅读过程，给您介绍阅读材料，帮助您带领孩子进入不同的阅读层次和阶段，并提供您一套可供下载使用的相关工具与检查清单。培育孩子无比的阅读潜能是本课的宗旨。
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Cataloguing Essentials Part II
"Cataloguing Essentials Part II" continues onward from Part 1 of the course, which laid the foundation of the cataloguing process. Cataloguing Essentials Part 2 introduces more in depth knowledge in cataloguing. In this course, you'll learn to assign Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) and Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) numbers to books. Through engaging instructional content and video snippets featuring practicing librarians, you’ll learn about the steps involved in assigning LCSH and DDC numbers to library materials. You’ll also have a chance to practice the same steps yourself through exercises designed to give you a taste of cataloguing. This course will benefit new cataloguers or anyone who is interested in cataloguing as a career option.
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Organising Your Library
“Organising libraries” is an introductory course that gives you a big-picture view of the many aspects that you need to consider when organising libraries of any size. The course will guide you in understanding the needs of your patrons and the collection and the library services that will meet those needs. The course is designed to be visual and practical to give you the confidence to take those important first steps in organising your library!
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Library Marketing Essentials
"Library Marketing Essentials" introduces you to the concepts and techniques to help you market your library's programmes and services more effectively and efficiently. Learn from actual examples and processes and use templates to speed things up. This course is designed to bring out the marketer in you!