Congratulations to MLIS Graduate Paul Signorelli

Paul Signorelli at ALA Midwinter 2009 in snowy Denver, CO

ALA Learning contributor Paul Signorelli graduated in December with an MLIS  from the University of North Texas. I asked Paul about his experience getting the degree through an online program and here is what he had to say:

I thoroughly enjoyed the University of North Texas MLIS program. The instructors are first-rate, accessible, engaging, and supportive. The courses help students remain grounded in the traditions of the library and information management professions while also improving our skills and immersing us in the contemporary issues and challenges we face. I also should add that the experience of learning about online learning by being engaged in a well run distance learning program was extremely stimulating and rewarding.

For those of you who do not know Paul, he has a wealth of experience in libraries and in training. I asked Paul what it was like to go back to school after already having so much experience in libraries. Here’s what he said:

As just about anyone in the ALA Learning Round Table will tell you, one of the best ways to become—and remain—good at what we do is to engage in workplace learning and performance from every possible vantage point. Being a student in an online graduate-level program after working in libraries for many years reminded me at a visceral level why I love libraries, why I love training-teaching-learning, and what it feels like to be a participant in a great learning program. It was a lot of work, and it was well worth it. I feel completely re-energized and inspired by the entire experience, and attribute a lot of that to the level of instruction offered through the University of North Texas.

Congratulations Paul!

Lori Reed

Lori Reed, Managing Editor of ALA Learning, has more than 15 years experience in training and is the Learning & Development Coordinator for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library where she oversees the learning & development of a diverse group of staff at twenty libraries. Lori’s passions are performance consulting, learning strategies, and e-learning. Lori is coauthor, with Paul Signorelli, of Workplace Learning and Leadership: A Handbook for Library and Nonprofit Trainers. Lori also blogs at LoriReed.com and can be reached at lori[at]lorireed.com.

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