General technology skills

ElevateU

MSU HR uses the elevateU platform to offer tutorials in desktop applications and other work skills.

• Log in via the link above (you will need to sign in with netID and password)

• In the top right, click MSU Highlighted Programs and then Use Desktop Applications (see screenshot below)

• Available tutorials include Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, OneNote, Windows 10, and more

  

Cataloging topics & training

• ALCTS Continuing Education YouTube channel

  • offers free viewing of recent ALCTS webinars

  • playlists organized by topic, like “Special Collections Cataloging” and “Core Competencies for Acquisitions”

• Library of Congress PCC Catalogers Learning Workshop

  • tons of slides, presentations, and training manuals on various topics, including LCSH, LC Classification, the new RDA, BIBFRAME, etc.

• PCC NACO training

  • LC’s entire training course on NACO work; includes very detailed PPTs and worksheets divided into modules for different types of headings

Reading

• List of all past TS Article Discussions