Would you prefer a Friday afternoon or a Wed. afternoon? Let us know.
This is your opportunity to...
- Benefit from training time directly with a ResourceMate® representative.
- Leave the training session completely comfortable with the use of ResourceMate® to achieve complete control of your library.
- Ask any questions you have related to ResourceMate®.
- Network with other ResourceMate® users to trade tricks and tips.
We currently offer two courses to supplement the ResourceMate® family of products:
ResourceMate® Level 1
(Next available course – Mar. 24, 2010)
A 4-hour introduction to the ResourceMate® program, covering all the basics on using the program. Learn how to enter items, search, and do basic transactions. Read More...
Upcoming Level 1 Courses:
- Friday, March 24, 2010, May 28, 2010, Sept. 24, 2010, Nov. 26, 2010
Due to a limited number of spots, call 1-800-815-8370 to register.
ResourceMate® Level 2
(Next available course - April 30, 2010)
A 4-hour hands on seminar demonstrating advanced procedures and in-depth ResourceMate® Plus features. Read More...
Upcoming Level 2 Courses:
- Friday, April 30, 2010, June 25, 2010, Oct. 29, 2010
Due to a limited number of spots, call 1-800-815-8370 to register.
ResourceMate® Level 1
Level 1 is our basic training course for ResourceMate®. It is intended to show new users of the program how to do all the basic procedures, as well as enlighten them on the many features and capabilities of ResourceMate®. After completion of this course, you will be able to enter items, search, run reports, and circulate items in your library...all the functions you'll need to integrate ResourceMate® into your library.
SCHEDULE
1:00 - 2:30 - Introductions, tricks and tips of entering data into your library
2:30 - 3:00 - Modifying items and advanced searching
3:00 - 3:15 - Break and snacks (chance to talk with the instructor and other users, get a breath of fresh air)
3:15 - 4:30 - Reports, patron search and circulation
4:30 - 5:00 - Question & Answer time about anything related to ResourceMate®; brief demonstration of importing of full cataloguing data from the Library of Congress; wrap-up
Location: Guelph, ON, Canada (map/directions sent upon registration)
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Shara Blackmore - Customer Support
Cost: $70.09 + $4.91 GST = $75.00
Call 1-800-815-8370 to Register
Course Notes:
- ResourceMate® Level 1 Training assumes that you are familiar with basic computer operations such as the use of the keyboard and mouse, however no prior knowledge of ResourceMate® is required.
- Training takes place on the latest version of ResourceMate®.
- The ResourceMate® Training Videos, normally $35 each, are available for $25 each on the day of training.
- If you have an old manual or need an extra manual, you can purchase one at the training session. The cost is $20 plus tax.
ResourceMate® Level 2
Our Level 2 training course is for those users who are proficient with the basics of ResourceMate®, and/or for those who wish to learn more about ResourceMate® 3.0 Plus. Those who wish to take this course will have already completed ResourceMate® Level 1 or demonstrate that they are comfortable with ResourceMate® fundamentals.
ResourceMate® Level 2 covers advanced topics such as bar coding, modifying reports, importing, and more. After finishing Level 2, you will have mastered the basics of the program, been exposed to the features of ResourceMate® Plus, and learned ways of customizing and enhancing your ResourceMate® program.
SCHEDULE
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Resource types - adding new ones and customizing field names
- Review of entering items
- Advanced searching
- Reports / Listings - several more advanced examples
- Advanced item entry - working with a team of volunteers (Plus version)
- Bar coding (Plus version)
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
- Break / refreshments (chance to talk with the instructors and other users, get a breath of fresh air)
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
- Circulation - bar coding, extend return dates (renew items)
- The Waiting / Reserve lists
- ISBN Retrieval and Import from Internet - Hands-on examples
- Advanced security - restricting individual users/accounts (Plus version)
- Basic modifications to change report layout/fonts etc.
- Miscellaneous advanced topics (if time permits)
- How to have volunteers accumulate LOC data to a file that can be merged
- Import from MARC - examples
- Import from EntryMate™ - examples
- Question & Answer time about anything related to ResourceMate®; Miscellaneous topics - time permitting
Location: Guelph, ON (map/directions sent upon registration)
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Shara Blackmore - Customer Support
Cost: $70.09 + $4.91 GST ($75.00)
Call 1-800-815-8370 to Register
Course Notes:
- ResourceMate® Level 2 Training assumes a) that you are familiar with basic computer operations such as the use of the keyboard and mouse; b) that you have a general understanding of how to enter items into ResourceMate®; and c) you know how to find items using simple search techniques and the Advanced Search to include/exclude items from your reports.
- Training takes place on the latest version of ResourceMate® (currently 3.0.0.28).
- The ResourceMate® Training Videos, normally $35 each, are available for $25 each on the day of training. The videos are a good reminder of what you've learned and a great tool with which to teach future staff and volunteers.
- If you have an old manual or need an extra manual, you can purchase one at the training session. The cost is $20 plus tax.
