Description
Throughout 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). This training must only be completed once.
If library staffing arrangements change during 2026, please send a staff member to this training to ensure a smooth transition for your library.
1. Introduction to TALIS and Circulation
Mandatory 1 day 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.
Note: Completing the Circulation course is a prerequisite.
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 3 – 2026
Hobart
All training sessions will be held in the Hobart Library training room.
Access from the carpark under the library.
Link to book: Hobart https://forms.office.com/r/22SyMqyRAh
Introduction to TALIS and Circulation (1 day) – Enrol by Thursday 30th July 2026
- Date: Monday 3rd August 2026
- Time: 9.00am until 3.30pm
- Cost: Free
Item Maintenance and Reports (1 day) – Enrol by Thursday 6th August 2026
- Date: Monday 10th August 2026
- Time: 9.00am until 3.30pm
- Cost: Free
Devonport
All training sessions will be held in the Melrose 2 room (level 1) at Devonport Library.
Link to book: Devonport https://forms.office.com/r/iVGiHhtXxg
Introduction to TALIS and Circulation (1 day) – Enrol by Friday 14th August 2026
- Dates: Tuesday 18th August 2026
- Time: 9.00am until 3.30pm
- Cost: Free
Item Maintenance and Reports (1 day) – Enrol by Friday 21st August 2026
- Date: Tuesday 25th August 2026
- Time: 9.00am until 3.30pm
- Cost: Free
Launceston
All training sessions will be held in the Digital Hub training room (level 1) at Launceston Library.
Link to book: Launceston https://forms.office.com/r/agUJW4uYWF
Introduction to TALIS and Circulation (1 day) – Enrol by Wednesday 19th August 2026
- Dates: Friday 21st August 2026
- Time: 9.00am until 3.30pm
- Cost: Free
Item Maintenance and Reports (1 day) – Enrol by Wednesday 26th August 2026
- Date: Friday 28th August 2026
- Time: 9.00am until 3.30pm
- Cost: Free