Training

VTLS offers a comprehensive catalog of courses that provide the skills necessary to fully implement Virtua and VITAL, as well as courses to teach the background knowledge that is necessary prior to taking the required courses.  VTLS Customer Service Librarians hold MLS degrees or the equivalent, and/or have extensive experience working in libraries. Technical Analysts hold BS degrees in Computer Science or the equivalent, and have extensive experience in the computer field.
 
Your Place or Ours?
 
To meet the varying needs of libraries, we try to make the contents, scheduling and delivery method for training sessions as flexible as possible. For initial implementations, onsite training is recommended to allow the most flexibility and interaction between the trainer and your staff.  We work with your library to determine the training schedule that will best meet your needs. VTLS also offers interactive web-based training that provides a lower-cost alternative to onsite training.  In addition, training classes are scheduled at VTLS offices and at Users' Group meetings to give VTLS users additional training opportunities.
 
Training Videos, Training Manuals and Users Guides
 
VTLS offers a variety of resources to allow self-paced training for your staff.  Training manuals and Users guides are available to all VTLS users for download and online training videos are available for the most popular topics.