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CALL FOR TRAINERS
A train-the-trainer session for the Serials Cataloging Cooperative
Training Program (SCCTP) Serial Holdings workshop will be held in
conjunction with the ALA Annual conference in Chicago on Friday, July 10,
2009. The session will be held from 8:30-5:00 and will include modeling of
selected course materials as well as training tips.

Requirements:
Trainers should have experience using the MARC Format for Holdings Data
(MFHD), familiarity with serials, and some training experience. Trainers
will be expected to be available to give a minimum of two workshops per
year. The holdings course is designed to be given by a single trainer or a
pair of trainers using PowerPoint, a trainee manual, and hands-on
exercises.

Costs:
There is no cost for the train-the-trainer session.  Your institution will
be responsible for travel, lodging and per diem costs while you are
attending the training.  Training materials will be provided online for
printing free of charge.

For more information on the SCCTP program, see
http://www.loc.gov/acq/conser/scctp/scctp-home.html

Application Process:  If you are interested in becoming a trainer for this
workshop, please send an email to CONSER Program email address
conser@loc.gov by March 20, 2009 with the following information:

1) Your name, title, mailing and email addresses and telephone and fax
numbers.

2) A brief description of your experience in MARC Format for Holdings Data
(MFHD), your experience with cataloging serials, and your experience with
providing cataloging or other training

3) Names of three references who can attest to your experience and
training ability

Selection of participants:
When choosing participants for the train-the-trainer session, selectors
may wish to consult with the applicant's supervisor or another reference
who can provide helpful details on qualifications.  A maximum of 15 people
in the session may limit acceptance.

The Serials Cataloging Cooperative Training Program (SCCTP) requires a
statement of support from the prospective trainer's home institution if
the participant will be using official time to prepare, travel, and
instruct at another institution. When the applicant becomes a trainer, the
group sponsoring the SCCTP event will cover the travel and lodging
expenses of the instructor, and optionally, may offer an honorarium.

Confirmation Required for Course Attendance:
Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be placed in
the training session. Accordingly, you should not make any travel
arrangements before receiving official confirmation.  The registrar will
acknowledge all applications as they arrive.  The registrar will notify
each potential candidate of the response to their application by March 27,
2009, sending confirmation notices and additional details to participants.

Please direct any questions to:
Les Hawkins
CONSER Coordinator
Library of Congress
lhaw@loc.gov
202-707-5185