Workplace Learning & Leadership: A Handbook for Library and Nonprofit Trainers

by Lori Reed, Lori Reed

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.

Genres: Librarianship, Leadership

166 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Lori Reed is a learning and customer experience strategist, consultant to libraries, speaker, and author.

With more than fifteen years experience in workplace learning & development and more than ten years experience in libraries, Lori is the coauthor, with Paul Signorelli, of Workplace Learning Leadership A Handbook for Library and Non-Profit Trainers.

In 2009, Lori was named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker for her contributions in lifelong learning and advocacy for library support staff. Lori has given keynotes and presented at conferences across North America. She lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with her two teenagers and two cats.

Reviews

[Naomi Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mild disclaimer: I am also a member of the ALA Learning Round Table, as are the authors. I'm pretty sure I've at least said howdy to them, but given my face/name deficits, I can't really say. This is an unsolicited review of my library's print edition.

My only "gripe" with this book so far is a very good-natured one. Every few pages I have to stop and jot down notes about a web site I want to visit or a book I should read later.

[Samantha Hines · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little book with tons of ideas and inspiration.