# Demystify and democratize Find Tool SQL for library staff: strategies for engaging trainings

**URL:** https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/demystify-and-democratize-find-tool-sql-for-library-staff-strategies-for-engaging-trainings/2336
**Category:** IUG Conference 2025
**Tags:** iug-2025, staff-training, polaris-sql, polaris
**Created:** [March 19, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/demystify-and-democratize-find-tool-sql-for-library-staff-strategies-for-engaging-trainings/2336 "2025-03-19T16:32:24Z")
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#### Post date: [March 19, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/demystify-and-democratize-find-tool-sql-for-library-staff-strategies-for-engaging-trainings/2336/1 "2025-03-19T16:32:24Z")

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**Program Title:** Demystify and democratize Find Tool SQL for library staff: strategies for engaging trainings  
**ILS:** Polaris  
**Program Description:** This presentation aims to share training strategies to make SQL Searching in the Find Tool more accessible for more library staff. In-house training on this powerful Polaris tool can be engaging and helpful. However, several pitfalls often seem to plague 101 Trainings: not directed at front line staff, don’t reduce the intimidation associated with ‘coding,’ or struggle to convey how it can be useful. Our library held a session on Find Tool SQL for our annual Staff Education Day, which is transitioning to regularly available training due to staff interest. These trainings, along with redesigning our circ training modules, have provided insight into more effectively introducing complex information to a wide staff audience.  
**Speaker/ Information:** Suri Smith - Circulation Coordinator @ Lexington County Public Library @ssmith  
[2025 IUG PPT\_Demystify and Democratize Find Tool SQL.pdf](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/uploads/short-url/A2CKrcx23i0J7cS2d1edmCeEQKX.pdf) (1.6 MB)