Book description
The best kind of learning is that which never ends-and a culture of
training means that staff will be more flexible and responsive to new
ideas and strategies, imperative in today's libraries. In this practical
resource, leading workplace trainers Reed and Signorelli offer guidance
on improving the effectiveness of training programs. Their book takes
readers through the entire process of developing, implementing, and
sustaining training programs and communities of learning, in order to
Empower individuals to become leaders and teachers by cultivating a
culture of ongoing learning Connect library staff and users to
information resources so they can effectively use them to their benefit
Develop skills among both managers and workers for practicing continuous
formal and informal training Using real-life examples of trainers who
serve as leaders within libraries and their communities, this book sheds
light on an underappreciated but important component of library
operations. Lori Reed is the Employee Learning & Development
Coordinator for the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg
County, where she plans and oversees the learning and development of
over 550 employees at 23 libraries. With over 15 years of experience in
the workplace learning and development field, Lori is a North Carolina
Master Trainer, certified Synchronous Learning Expert, and was named a
2009 Library Journal “Mover & Shaker.” Paul Signorelli has more than
20 years of experience as a learning leader for libraries and other
organizations and businesses. As Director of Staff Training (six years)
and Volunteer Services (14 years) for the San Francisco Public Library
system, he created, implemented, and managed numerous training plans. He
continues to serve as a writer, trainer, onsite and online presenter,
and consultant for a variety of organizations and remains active in the
American Library Association Learning Round Table and with ASTD (the
American Society for Training & Development), where he has held
leadership positions at the local and national level, including his
current role (January 2011-December 2013) as a member of ASTD's National
Advisors for Chapters.
