Complimentary Training and Classroom Presentations
ProQuest Trainers are available to conduct training sessions for your class, either in person or online. For asynchronous online courses, Trainers can provide a recorded session. We offer presentations on the following topics, and all sessions can be customized.
Careers in Electronic Publishing
ProQuest employs more than 100 individuals with library degrees. These employees work in a variety of positions throughout the company and around the world. In this hour-long presentation learn more about some of their alternative careers in librarianship, the products these information science professionals help make possible, and the steps you can take to better position yourself to enter the job market, no matter what type of library work appeals to you! This presentation is also offered via webinar. Click here to view upcoming sessions and to register.
Improving Vendor Relations
In this hour-long presentation, learn about how libraries and vendors interact, including information about the sales call, pricing models, consortia, and trade shows. We also discuss deceptive sales techniques and how librarians can influence vendors. In short, learn how to make your vendor work for you!
Product Training
Whether you are teaching Reference, Online Information Retrieval, Collection Management, or any other course our Trainers can help your students to better understand the tools they will be using after they graduate. Some commonly requested training sessions include:
- ProQuest platform training—for students of Online Information Retrieval
- RefWorks—for Reference courses
- Ulrichsweb.com and Ulrich's Serials Analysis System—for Collection Management
Training is also available via webinar on an ongoing basis. Please select one of the following links to view upcoming sessions and to register:
We may also be able to deliver a customized presentation for your students. Just ask!
For more information or to schedule a presentation for your class, please contact your regional LSP representative: Maria Ziemer [North America], Sophie Panagi [Europe], Clare Bristow [Australia/New Zealand], or Patricia Martins [Latin America].
