An Interactive Library Classification Systems Module

Abstract

All libraries shelve and organize books according to classification systems, and patrons rely on accurate shelving to easily locate specific books. This article describes the development of an interactive library training module to effectively train student workers in the Access Services Department of the Harvey A. Andruss Library, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA. The training module addresses the following classification systems: Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress and Superintendent of Documents. The module was developed using Asymetrix's ToolBook II. Test scores averaged 94.4%, proving the training to be an effective alternative to individual staff-student training. The library is implementing this training module with current and future Access Services student workers.