Audience: New or un-trained staff who need or want a hands-on introduction to the DRA system and module, or staff who need or want a review of the DRA system and modules as well as basic computer skills, software knowledge, cataloging vocabulary, and MARC field introduction.

Speaker: Diane Kovacs, Training Designer/Instructor, Kovacs Consulting

Cost: Free

4 contact hours

Learning Objectives: Students will develop or review the basic computer skills and software knowledge required to use the DRA System for copy cataloging and circulation as well as to access the Web-based training materials that support the DRA Staff Training Sessions. Students will gain knowledge of cataloging vocabulary and MARC fields introduction.

Description: Hands-on introduction for new or un-trained staff on the DRA system and modules. Computer practice and skills review is included. Overview and demonstration of Internet Explorer and/or Netscape to access the training Website; Smartterm (or other terminal program) connection to DRA practice database; and program options on the DRA practice database. This course is to be completed by individuals who wish to attach items in the database.

Register online for this class at http://www.kovacs.com/rpls/rplsregister.html

You may also e-mail Diane Kovacs at diane@kovacs.com or  Telephone at 1-(877)408-5812.