If you are uneasy when you have to speak to a group of colleagues, board of trustees, professional organization, class of students, or any other assembly, you know it impacts your effectiveness in your current job and your career opportunities. We can arrange a public speaking workshop for your organization, club, or group to offer you some tips and techniques that will help you present in a more confident and effective way. Contact the Professional Development Studies office at 732-932-7169 or pds@scils.rutgers.edu for more information.

In your work life you use a wide range of written formats to communicate with your colleagues, such as phone messages, email, formal memos, and promotional flyers. We can arrange a workshop or series of workshops for your organization, club, or other group to cover some basic techniques that are effective for all types of writing. We will also cover strategies to improve specific types of written formats such as email, memos, and meeting minutes. Contact the Professional Development Studies office at 732-932-7169 or pds@scils.rutgers.edu for more information.

This training program is designed for people who work in academic and research libraries as support staff, library assistants and associates, and technicians. The class offers you the opportunity to explore some of the "big picture" issues in libraries beyond the specific tasks of the everyday job. The program includes an overview of library values, functions, and practices; an understanding of how each function fits into the mission and processes of the library; support for the development of excellent service skills; and the chance to consider your own performance and your library's operation within the broader context of best library practices. You will have the chance to interact with staff from a wide variety of institutions and learn how other libraries are addressing the business of libraries today. Assignments in the class often involve exploring how your own library implements policies and practices in the different areas we cover. For details about the program and how to register, go to http://scils.rutgers.edu/pds/imls-olatp.jsp

This certificate program is designed to offer collections professionals who have a special interest in preservation a grounding in preservation issues and technologies. This unique program allows you to both learn in class and conduct preservation activities for your institution.