User education in the ELTE University Library

Abstract

In the late 2000s user education related to the integrated library system was organised in the University Library and in the library network of ELTE for students. The courses applied a new approach and new tools. In 2009 the Rector commissioned the University Library with conducting user training for faculty; this new target group brought about new requirements and new opportunities. In 2010 a survey was conducted among faculty in order to tailor trainings to their demand. The results and experience of user education among faculty and librarians in 2009−2010 were summarised in a report. Using an EU-funded grant (TÁMOP 3.2.4/09/1-KMR-2010-0021) new opportunities arose for training in the promotion of reading. At the same time new target groups appeared: pensioners and secondary-school classes. With integrating the libraries of ELTE under the umbrella of Library Services co-operation in the field of user education has assumed great importance. The User Education Plan 2012 is closely associated with the upload of records to MTMT (the Database of Hungarian Research Publications). The activities are based on the needs of faculties, using unified curricula, on regular and reliable trainings on site and at external locations. The plan’s implementation requires co-operation from faculty and institute libraries in the following fields: surveys, curricula, selection and education of trainers, organisation and management of trainings.