Training events
SINTO runs a wide range of training and CPD events to meet the needs of LIS organisations and individuals. Events are open to everyone. SINTO member organisations and their staff receive a discount on most events
Each of the events highlighted below is described in more details when you click on the link.
There is a flyer/ booking form available for each course or you can use the generic booking form. Word or PDF.
Full conditions can be found here.
Events are planned by the SINTO Training Group. For a statement of the overall aims of the SINTO training programme see Preparing Libraries for the Future.
SINTO holds the CILIP Seal of Recognition.
Presentations from many SINTO events are available on Slideshare.
Programme of events
Measuring and communicating impact: advanced advocacy
Tuesday 6th December 2011
Introduction to training skills
Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th January 2012
Answering enquiries successfully
Thursday 16th February 2012
Social Media and Professional Updating
Friday 2nd March 2012
Effective online search tools and techniques
Tuesday 1st May 2012
Measuring and communicating impact: advanced advocacy.
Tuesday 6th December 2011 £100 / £130
This workshop follows on from Gaining support and influence. This session takes advocacy a step further. It looks at ways of raising the profile of your organisation by making sure you demonstrate how it already plays a part in the delivery of key policy agendas.
Flyer (Word)
Flyer (PDF)
Booking form
Introduction to training skills
Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th January 2012
£180 / £230 2 day course.
An introduction to training skills for library staff. Suitable for people with little or no experience of delivering training. Will cover the planning and delivery of training for library staff who have to deliver staff training, IT taster sessions, information literacy workshops or similar events.
Answering enquiries successfully
Thursday 16th February 2012. Half day event
£60 / £70
A repeat and update of the successful Enquiry desk techniques events that we have run in the past this workshop will cover the essential interaction with the enquirer - whether they are face to face or remote - and the skills needed to find the information. So much is changing in libraries but this remains a core competence for library staff.
Social Media and Professional Updating
Friday 2nd March 2012. Half day event.
Presented by Phil Bradley. Why librarians need to use social media. As information professionals we need to underestand and use social media as a tool for professional updating and involvement, and as a search resource for our users.
Effective online search tools and techniques
Tuesday 1st May 2012
Finding information on the Internet with Karen Blakeman. Google and other search engines.