Four individual computer stations and two VCR carrels have been installed at the far end of the Library. Training programs available on CD-ROM (and soon Web-based training) are accessible from the computer stations, while training videos may be viewed from the VCR carrels.

Jia Fan, Old Dominion University student and JLab Library intern, reviews one of the instructional programs Staff Development and Training has available on CD-ROM.

Most of the courses and programs currently available are on the Library shelves adjacent to the self-study area. A few "reserved" items are available at the front desk. The JLab Curriculum Catalog lists the programs and courses that may be taken through self-study. Many of the courses are linked to broad Lab employee competencies or desired skills.

"We recognize that there are more ways to get training than sitting in a class," said Bruce Ullman, Staff Development and Training manager. "We want to offer a program that is flexible--providing training options from formal classes to self-paced study. If you need to take a class but just can't get to it, this is the way to go," he added.

He foresees fewer formal classes in the future and more training on demand and self-paced instruction. Training on demand is not self-study -- it involves a supervisor, working group, or team identifying their training objectives and having HR tailor a specific training program to meet their needs. The group/individuals decide when and where they will receive the training.

Ana Lima, George Washington University and Hall B user, checks out a training video in one of the new video carrels located in the Library.

The Training and Development office has about 40 self-study or training on demand programs including management & supervisory skills, teamwork, public speaking, Quality Management, business grammar, data base design, how to use Windows, and improving communication skills. The course listing will continue growing. New offerings will be available in the Fall Curriculum Catalog due out toward the end of the summer.

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