Ooo! I am especially excited about this upcoming webinar! I am consistently impressed with Lori Reed’s ideas about training and am looking forward to getting to work with her more (she’s getting involved with some cool things we’re doing at MaintainIT). I’m definitely planning to attend this free WebJunction webinar next week.
Cultivating a Culture of Learning in the Library
6/10/08 11 AM-12 PM PT / 2-3 PM ET
How much time does your library spend on “training?” Statistics show that most learning takes place on the job or with a coworker, yet as trainers we spend an inordinate amount of time preparing for and delivering classroom training. In this webinar you will learn why you need to get your staff out of the classroom and instead focus on creating a culture of learning in your library.
We will explore:
- The differences between training and learning
- The benefits to libraries for creating a culture of learning
- The key elements of a learning organization
- Tips for creating a culture of learning in any size library
Presented by guest speaker Lori Reed, Training Specialist for the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County.
Brenda Hough 
Brenda you are too kind. I’m looking forward to working with you and meeting you at ALA.