Explore why microlearning is an effective way to develop library staff — from boosting motivation and engagement to fostering collaborative learning across teams. This session unpacks the science behind short-form, consistent training and how it drives real behavior change, then introduces FOCUS Microlearning, Novare's weekly inbox-delivered lessons designed to make staff development easy, practical, and sustainable.
Learning Objectives:
Understand why microlearning improves knowledge retention and engagement compared to traditional training formats.
Identify practical strategies to implement microlearning.
Explore collaborative learning techniques to strengthen team-wide skill development.
Presenter:
Diana Silveira is a librarian with over 20 years of experience training library staff and president of Novare Library Services, where she helps libraries develop, implement, and effectively use technology. Previously, she worked at the Tampa Bay (FL) Library Consortium and the Charlotte Mecklenburg (NC) Library. Diana holds an MLIS from UNC-Greensboro and a BS in Psychology from Catawba College, and is the author of Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow.
Location
Setting: Live Virtual Online via Zoom UNITED STATES