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New Library Student

SmartSuite Basics: Getting started

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Date - March 3rd 2025
Time - 2:30pm - 3:10pm (AEST)

Join us for an insightful webinar designed to introduce you to the foundational aspects of
SmartSuite Library Management System. Whether you’re new to the system or seeking a
refresher, this session will provide you with the knowledge and tools to confidently
manage your library's digital interface.

Key Highlights:

Overview of the SmartSuite Interface and Navigation
- A guided tour of the system's menu, layout and features.
- Learn how to access and customise your profile settings for a more personalised
experience.

Patron Management
- Printing Student Barcodes by Homeroom:
  *Generating and printing barcodes for students grouped by homeroom for
streamlined circulation processes.
- Creating a New Patron:
  *Adding new users with their permissions and roles.
- Check who has a User Role of Administrator or Librarian:
  *Identifying existing Administrators or Librarians and understanding their specific
access privileges to the system.

Accessing Support
- Practical advice on how to utilise the system’s help features and support tools
effectively.


Who Should Attend
New Library Staff: For an introduction to SmartSuite.
Existing Users: Looking for a skills refresher.
Library Administrators: Managing roles and permissions.
Support Staff: Interested in streamlining library processes.

Library Circulation

Circulation Essentials:
Borrow, Return, Renew and Reserve

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Date - March 11th 2025
Time - 2:30pm - 3:10pm (AEST)

Enhance your library's efficiency with this practical webinar on managing circulation tasks. Learn workflows for borrowing, returns, renewals, reservations, and automated welcome emails.

Key Highlights:

Borrowing, Returning and Renewing Workflows
Circulation:
Issuing and returning items using the circulation module.
Renewing items for patrons
Pop up messages (Admins can override)
Self-Circulation:
Setting up and troubleshooting self-circulation kiosks..

Handling Reservations
Adding a Reservation:
Reserving items for patrons, including managing waitlists.
Removing a Reservation:
How to cancel or modify reservations.

Sending a Welcome Email to New Teachers or Students
Automating welcome emails for new users, including teachers and students..

Who Should Attend:
Library staff managing circulation and reservations.
New team members learning the circulation processes.
Anyone interested in learning circulation essentials.

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With limited time, I find the FSI online training a great way to catch up with other librarians and new features,

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Resource Centre Coordinator/Librarian

Building an Accessible Library Collection

Cataloguing Fundamentals:

Date - March 19th 2025
Time - 2:30pm 3:10pm (AEST)

Description

Discover how to enhance your library’s collection with accurate and user-friendly
cataloguing.

This webinar introduces essential cataloguing tasks and principles,
empowering beginners and those looking to refine their skills to create a well-organised and accessible library system.

Scroll down to have a look in detail what will be covered in this session.

Understanding the Dewey Decimal Classification System

A beginner-friendly explanation of how the Dewey Decimal system works.

Introduction to Cataloguing: Input, Edit, and Delete, Titles and Copies

- Navigating the cataloguing interface
- A step-by-step walkthrough of adding new titles and copies to your library’s database.
- Leveraging cataloguing tools and templates for consistency.
- Time-saving strategies for batch processing records.
- Learn how to edit existing titles and copies for updates or corrections.
- Delete outdated or irrelevant records while maintaining database integrity.

Tips for Creating Detailed, User-Friendly Metadata

- Adding descriptive fields such as author details, summaries, subject headings, and
keywords.
- How to ensure consistency and accuracy in metadata for seamless user experiences.

Who Should Attend:

- Library staff new to cataloguing responsibilities.
- Experienced library staff looking to enhance metadata quality and organisation.
- Anyone interested in understanding cataloguing essentials to improve library
operations.

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