The folks who brought you Soaring to Excellence introduce a new concept for the library professional who needs a cost-effective, easy-to-use source of staff training and development. Each Workshop in a Box contains a short video and Leader’s Booklet with outlines activities and evaluation materials to deliver high-value training for a low price.

Ranganathan’s Five Laws of Library Science
Looking to the past to help shape the future

This first in the Workshop in a Box series is taken from a classic Soaring to Excellence satellite broadcast and has proven to be a trainer’s favorite. The package was conceived and written by Linda Slusar. Libraries are continuing to look for new ways to improve their services and resources for their patrons. With an abundance of printed and electronic options available today library staff has many choices. In meeting such challenges, they may look to the past for answers. Meet Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan. A native of India (1892 – 1972), he was recognized as a distinguished figure in the world of library science. He is known for creating the fundamental laws for libraries, whose relevance and the importance are recognized today. His five laws of library science embody the “spirit of the library” and helped define the goals of any library. This brief video and compact Leader’s Booklet, chock-full of ideas, will introduce this intriguing historical figure, explore his laws, discuss his significant contributions and review the updated version of these laws.

Price: $79, includes video and leaders booklet in an attractive ready for shelving and accession case. (Price includes the rights to duplicate training materials for your in-house staff development; booklet size is 8.5" by 11".)