training – Circulating Ideas

Steve chats with Maurice Coleman, Technical Trainer at the Harford County Public Library in Maryland and longtime host of the T is for Training podcast, about the origins of his podcast, how he got involved with libraries and training, and why makerspaces are within scope for libraries.

podcast — #alaac18 Podcasting Panel (l. – r.) Maurice Coleman, Angela Ocana, Sara Benson, Steve Thomas

Maurice Coleman is currently the Technical Trainer at the Harford County Public Library in Maryland. For 25 years he has facilitated live and virtual workshops and learning opportunities across the country.

Areas of expertise include technology planning, implementation and geek/non-geek translation, successful staff development and training, not for profit organizational and management development and fundraising, presentation and public speaking skills, community organizing, and leveraging social media for organizational growth.

In addition to his work with libraries across the country, he hosts the longest running library training and presentation podcast T is for Training and was named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker in 2010.

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Steve speaks with Lori Reed and Paul Signorelli, authors of the new book Workplace Learning & Leadership.

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Lori Reed is a learning strategist with expertise in training trainers, online training, learning communities, and communication skills. 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.” Her new consulting practice, Lori Reed Learning Solutions, can be found at www.lorireed.com.

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. He can be reached at paul@paulsignorelli.com, through his website (http://paulsignorelli.com), and through his Building Creative Bridges blog.

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