Training wherever,
whenever suits you.
Online training isn't just for new staff, it's a great way to connect with other professionals in your position.
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.
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.
With limited time, I find the FSI online training a great way to catch up with other librarians and new features,
Building an Accessible Library Collection
Date - March 19th 2025
Time - 2:30pm 3:10pm (AEST)
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.
A beginner-friendly explanation of how the Dewey Decimal system works.
- 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.
- Adding descriptive fields such as author details, summaries, subject headings, and
keywords.
- How to ensure consistency and accuracy in metadata for seamless user experiences.
- 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.