Description
Throughout 2026 Libraries Tasmania will provide free in-person training for school library staff undertaking library responsibilities.
This free training is mandatory because school libraries are part of the statewide TALIS Network. TALIS libraries share the same Library Management System (Symphony/WorkFlows). It must only be completed once.
If library staffing arrangements will change in 2026, please send a staff member to this training to ensure a smooth start to the year.
1. Introduction to TALIS and Circulation
Mandatory 2 days training
This session covers:
- Library circulation basics: checkin, checkout and renewing loans
- Staff and student record creation and maintenance
- How to search WorkFlows and the library catalogue for resources
- Helping staff and students to find what they need in the library catalogue
- Basic library reports
2. Item Maintenance and Reports
Optional 1 day training for staff who need to add new resources to the library management system.
Note: Completing the Circulation course is a prerequisite.
This session covers:
- Adding and removing resources to WorkFlows and the library catalogue
- How to organise and maintain the library collection, including editing and deleting item records
- Run reports to support library operations
Contact Systems Support & Delivery at Libraries Tasmania for further information libtas.support@decyp.tas.gov.au
Term 2 – 2026
South
All training sessions will be held in the Hobart Library training room.
Access from the carpark under the library.
TALIS training sessions at Hobart Library
Introduction to TALIS and Circulation (2 days) – Enrol by 5th May 2026
- Dates: Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th May 2026
- Time: 9.30am until 3.00pm
- Cost: Free
Item Maintenance and Reports (1 day) – Enrol by 12th May 2026
- Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026
- Time: 9.30am until 3.00pm
- Cost: Free