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The learning center: what to do until the librarian is hired
Cross-Reference on Human Resources Management
|December 12, 1981
Summary
Healthcare institutions can establish self-instructional learning resource centers to enhance employee training and education. This approach expands educational capacity without immediate staffing increases, detailing setup and management procedures.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Educational Administration
- Human Resources Development
Background:
- Healthcare institutions face challenges in expanding training and education programs.
- Staffing limitations can hinder the growth of educational initiatives.
- The need for accessible and flexible learning resources is critical for professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a strategy for establishing a self-instructional learning resources center.
- To provide practical procedures for managing an educational resource collection.
- To enable healthcare institutions to scale training functions cost-effectively.
Main Methods:
- Developing a framework for a self-instructional learning resources center.
- Defining procedures for collection development and organization.
- Establishing guidelines for resource management and user access.
- Outlining steps for interim management before professional librarian hiring.
Main Results:
- A scalable model for a self-instructional learning resources center is presented.
- Practical management procedures are detailed for initial setup and ongoing operation.
- The strategy allows for the expansion of training without immediate staff augmentation.
Conclusions:
- Self-instructional learning resource centers are a viable solution for healthcare institutions.
- Effective management procedures can support educational expansion.
- This model offers a cost-effective method to enhance employee development and training.