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How To Request & Organize a ProQuest Training Session
ProQuest offers several forms of training to help you leverage the information and features
within your databases. The information below is designed to help you understand what type of training
may be best for your organization and how to request and organize a training session.
How to request training for your institution
If you would like to arrange a onsite training session at your organization, either contact the regional
trainer for your state (link to trainer list) or your sales representative. A ProQuest representative will then
contact you to discuss your particular training needs.
Interactive Training Sessions
An interactive session combines live product demonstrations by the trainer and hands-on practice for the
trainee. These sessions are by far the most effective we deliver as they reach learners from all three
learning styles:
| Auditory |
Visual |
Kinesthetic |
| "hear" |
"see" |
"do" |
Who is this type of training for?
- For those who are relatively new to database searching
- For those new to the product
- For those who like to learn by doing
- For those who will need to know the product in detail in order to train others how to use it
Duration of a session:
90 - 120 minutes per product If more than one product is to be reviewed, time must be allowed for short
breaks in between sessions.
Number of trainees:
15-20 trainees is ideal as each trainee will get individual attention, however there is no maximum.
Equipment required:
- Training room/computer lab
- Hardware:
- 1 x PC for the trainer or area for the trainer to use their own laptop
- 1 x projector connected to trainer PC
- 1 x screen or white wall for projection
- 1 x PC for each trainee (they can share 2 people to 1 PC if necessary)
- Internet connection
- Software for the PC:
- Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator
- PowerPoint (Trainers PC only)
Training Objectives:
By the end of the training session the trainee will:
- Have a good understanding of the content provided within the database
- Know which search screen to use to get the best results for your research
The trainee will know how to:
- Confidently search and navigate the database using all the search screens
- Browse the content within the database
- Save search results (dependent on database trained)
- Export bibliographic details (dependent on database trained)
- Email results
- Make links to specific content in the database
- Locate support materials available on ProQuest web sites
Materials Provided:
Each trainee will receive appropriate database handouts. Additional support materials can also be
found in our Library Resource Materials section. (link to the section.)
Structure of training session:
- PowerPoint presentation detailing content and product overviews
- Product demonstration
- Workshop
- Details of support materials available online
Benefits:
Trainees will be able to apply what they are learning immediately and in the presence of an expert
who can answer their questions.
Style of training:
Sessions are interactive and productive, yet informal. Questions and feedback are encouraged and
welcomed throughout.
We see training as a two way process:
- Trainers offer product knowledge to the trainees
- Trainees offer product feedback to the trainers
Who is responsible for what?
ProQuest will be responsible for the organization and costs of all their own travel,
accommodations and they will prepare and copy all the training materials.
The host organization will be responsible for inviting and organizing the
trainees, booking the room and checking correct equipment is available. The
ProQuest training team, are happy to help with any questions you may have when organizing an event.
Please contact the local trainer for your
state should you have any questions.
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Demonstration Training Session (onsite)
A demonstration training session involves the trainer demonstrating the features of the
product as the trainees observe. These sessions reach learners from two out of the three learning
styles:
| Auditory |
Visual |
Kinesthetic |
| "hear" |
"see" |
"do" |
Who is this type of training for?
- For those who want an update on a product rather than a complete interactive training session
- For those who like to learn by observing
- For those who do not have the time for a complete interactive training session
- For those who do not have the equipment for a complete interactive training session
Duration of a session:
60 minutes maximum per product. If more than one product is to be trained in a row, time must be
allowed for short breaks in between sessions.
Number of trainees:
Minimum of 10 trainees. There is no maximum.
Equipment required:
- Presentation room
- Hardware:
- 1 x PC for the trainer or equipment for the trainer to use their own laptop
- 1 x projector connected to trainer PC
- 1 x screen or white wall for projection
- Software for the PC:
- Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator
- PowerPoint
Training Objectives:
By the end of the training session the trainee will know how to:
- Have a good understanding of the content provided within the database
- Know which search screen to use to get the best results for your research
The trainee will know how to:
- Browse the content within the database
- Save search results (dependent on database trained)
- Export bibliographic details (dependent on database trained)
- Email results
- Make links to specific content in the database
- Locate support materials available on ProQuest web sites.
Materials Provided:
Each trainee will receive appropriate database handouts. Additional support materials can also be found in
our Library Resource Materials section.
Structure of training session:
- PowerPoint presentation detailing content and product overviews
- Product demonstration
- Details of support materials available online
Benefits:
Within a short period of time trainees will receive a detailed product overview and be able to ask
questions to a product expert.
Disadvantages:
The trainees will not be able to apply their learning within the training session.
Style of training:
Sessions are interactive and productive, yet informal. Questions and feedback are encouraged and
welcomed throughout.
We see training as a two way process:
- Trainers offer product knowledge to the trainees
- Trainees offer product feedback to the trainers
Who is responsible for what?
ProQuest will be responsible for the organization and costs of all their own travel,
accommodations and they will prepare and copy all the training materials.
The host organization will be responsible for inviting and organizing the
trainees, booking the room and checking correct equipment is available. The
ProQuest training team, are happy to help with any questions you may have when organizing an event.
Please contact the local trainer for your
state should you have any questions.
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No-Cost Online Training
Free online training classes are scheduled each month for most of the ProQuest databases
used by elementary and secondary schools. These live one-hour training classes are conducted by a
ProQuest database specialist. They offer ample opportunities for asking questions and learning the best
way to search ProQuest databases.
You can register for online classes, and
view a list of upcoming, pre-scheduled
online classes.
Private online training classes can also be scheduled for individuals or groups. Please contact the local trainer for your state to arrange a
private online class.
These sessions reach learners from two out of the three learning styles:
| Auditory |
Visual |
Kinesthetic |
| "hear" |
"see" |
"do" |
Who is this type of training for?
- For those who want an update on a product rather than a complete interactive training session
- For those who like to learn by observing
- For those who do not have the time for a complete interactive training session
- For those who have access to a PC and telephone line.
Duration of a session:
60 minutes maximum per product.
Number of trainees:
The pre-scheduled online training sessions are open to the first 10 attendees who register. The
attendees could be from several different school districts or organizations.
Equipment required:
- Hardware:
- 1 x PC for each trainee or PC with projector in conference room
- 1 x telephone located near the PC or speakerphone Internet connection
- Software for the PC:
- Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator
Training Objectives:
By the end of the training session the trainee will know how to:
- Have a good understanding of the content provided within the database
- Know which search screen to use to get the best results for your research
The trainee will know how to:
- Browse the content within the database
- Save search results (dependent on database trained)
- Export bibliographic details (dependent on database trained)
- Email results
- Make links to specific content in the database
- Locate support materials available on ProQuest web sites.
Materials Provided:
Each trainee will receive appropriate database handouts. Additional support materials can also be found in
our Library Resource Materials section. (link to the section.)
Structure of training session:
- PowerPoint presentation detailing content and product overviews
- Product demonstration
- Details of support materials available online
Benefits:
Within a short period of time trainees will receive a detailed product overview and be able to ask
questions to a product expert.
Disadvantages:
The trainees will not be able to apply their learning within the training session.
Style of training:
Sessions are interactive and productive, yet informal. Questions and feedback are encouraged and
welcomed throughout.
We see training as a two way process:
- Trainers offer product knowledge to the trainees
- Trainees offer product feedback to the trainers
Who is responsible for what?
ProQuest will be responsible for scheduling the online training class and sending class participation
and access information to trainees. ProQuest will prepare and email all the handouts.
The host organization will be responsible for registering online and providing correct
equipment. The ProQuest training team, are happy to help with any questions you may have
about online training or schedule a private online training class. Please contact your local trainer for your state should
you have any questions.
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