Description
At the beginning of Term 1 2026 Libraries Tasmania will provide free in-person training for school library stAt the beginning of Term 1 2026 Libraries Tasmania will provide free in-person training for school library staff undertaking library responsibilities.
This free training is mandatory because school libraries are part of the statewide TALIS Network. TALIS libraries share the same Library Management System (Symphony/WorkFlows). It must only be completed once.
If library staffing arrangements will change in 2026, please send a staff member to this training to ensure a smooth start to the year.
1. Introduction to TALIS and Circulation
Mandatory 2 days training
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.
Prerequisite: Introduction to TALIS and Circulation
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
Term 1 2026
Hobart – Enrol by 6th February 2026
Introduction to TALIS and Circulation (2 days)
- Dates: Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th February 2026
- Time: 9.30am until 3.00pm
Item Maintenance and Reports (1 day)
- Date: Wednesday 18th February 2026
- Time: 9.30am until 3.00pm
All sessions are in-person and free. They will be held in Training Room 1 at Hobart Library (entry from the library carpark).
Launceston – Enrol by 13th February 2026
Enrol online for Launceston dates
Introduction to TALIS and Circulation (2 days)
- Dates: Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th February 2026
- Time: 9.30am until 3.00pm
Item Maintenance and Reports (1 day)
- Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026
- Time: 9.30am until 3.00pm
All sessions are in-person and free. They will be held in the Digital Hub training Room (level 1) at Launceston Library.
Burnie – Enrol by 20th February 2026
Introduction to TALIS and Circulation (2 days)
- Dates: Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th February 2026
- Time: 9.30am until 3.00pm
Item Maintenance and Reports (1 day)
- Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
- Time: 9.30am until 3.00pm
All sessions are in-person and free. They will be held at Burnie Library.