Library Skills training online

This guide supports UCL library staff in designing and delivering online library skills training materials and activities.

It includes:

• General principles and best practice for designing and delivering online library skills training, including differentiating between synchronous and asynchronous training.
• Links to our guide on Live online training (synchronous).
• Guidance on formats of delivery and tools available for asynchronous training delivery.
• How to get feedback for your skills training;

This guide is a working document that is in development. If you have tips, guidance or links to share, please contact Angela Young or Sabrina Squires

Put briefly, synchronous learning refers to lessons where all the students participate at the same time, i.e. live sessions. Asynchronous lessons allow the student to use learning materials at the time of their choice, so includes recorded and self-paced material. Both techniques have advantages and disadvantages in an online environment.

The LibrarySkills@UCL Online library skills developers' toolkit comprises a framework for the design and development of online library skills materials, together with tools designed to support each stage of the design process, from conception to ongoing review and development, and links to resources for further insight.