Paraprofessional Training

1. CHILDREN'S REFERENCE
   1. Philosophy and Purpose of the Collection
   2. Adult Reference Comparison
      1. Differences
      2. Similarities
2. REFERENCE INTERVIEW
   1. Interview process -- what you ask and how you ask it
   2. Sample questions -- role playing
3. DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES -- HOW CHILDREN LEARN
4. RESEARCH SKILLS
   1. Homework Assignments
5. ADULT USE OF CHILDREN'S COLLECTION
   1. Basic subject information
   2. Information for Children's homework/interests
   3. Children's Literature Students / Teachers / Parents
6. CHILDREN'S REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHY/ ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
   1. Selected titles -- 000's -- 400's
7. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS / PROFESSIONAL LITERATURE HANDOUTS