Description
At the beginning of Term 4 Libraries Tasmania will provide free in-person training for school library staff undertaking library responsibilities.
This training is mandatory because school libraries are part of the statewide TALIS Network. TALIS libraries share the same Library Management System (Symphony/WorkFlows).
These will be the last TALIS library training sessions for 2025. If library staffing arrangements will change in 2026, please send a staff member to this training to ensure a smooth start to the year.
The next training for new school library staff will be in February 2026.
Two training sessions are offered in Term 4.
1. Introduction to TALIS and Circulation
Mandatory 2 days training
- Dates: Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st October 2025
- Times: 9.30am – 3.00pm each day
- Location: Training Room, Hobart Library, 91 Murray St, Hobart
- Cost: Free
This session covers:
- Library circulation basics: checkin, checkout and renewing loans
- Staff and student record creation and maintenance
- How to search WorkFlows and the library catalogue for resources
- Helping staff and students to find what they need in the library catalogue
- Basic library reports
2. Item Maintenance and Reports
Optional 1 day training for staff who need to add new resources to the library management system (1 day)
Prerequisite: Introduction to TALIS and Circulation
- Date: Monday 27th October 2025
- Time: 9.30am – 3.00pm
- Location: Training Room, Hobart Library, 91 Murray St, Hobart
- Cost: Free
This session covers:
- Adding and removing resources to WorkFlows and the library catalogue
- How to organise and maintain the library collection, including editing and deleting item records
- Run reports to support library operations
Contact Systems Support & Delivery at Libraries Tasmania for further information libtas.support@decyp.tas.gov.au
Enrol by Thursday October 16, 2025. Please note this course is limited to maximum of 10 people.
Enrol via this online form https://forms.office.com/r/22SyMqyRAh
Learning Outcomes
Develop basic knowledge concerning how to use the library management system to circulate and manage school library collections.
Gain an understanding of the statewide TALIS Network