Searching is a skill that is more difficult to master. You have to understand the search process, how to choose keywords, boolean searching, the differences between search engines, etc. Information professionals have been providing patron training for years, but it is only recently that these training responsibilities have evolved to include Internet training and the development of training programs and materials. Obstacles Information professionals may encounter obstacles to their undertaking training responsibilities. One roadblock encountered is the belief that information professionals should not be Internet trainers.
Time can be another obstacle.
Training does not occur only on the day it's scheduled. It requires a lot of planning, preparation, and advertising. The time it takes to design training sessions depends on the format, complexity of instruction, experience level of the author, degree of inter-activity, and the types of media used. Ignorance can also have an impact. Many Internet users doubt they need additional training.