The ALA Learning Blogging Team
Maurice Coleman (aka baldgeekinmd) is the Technical Trainer at Harford County (MD) Public Library located in the North Eastern corner of Maryland. His job is to help staff leverage new and existing tools and technologies in an innovative library system to provide superlative customer service. He also delivers group and individual training in a variety of areas to library … [READ MORE]
Mary Beth Faccioli, MLIS has worked in libraries since the mid-90s. Before that, she was a bookseller and manager, and before that, a research psychologist. In libraries, Mary Beth has worked in public services (reference and library instruction), in administration (library director) and in various web, graphic, multimedia and instructional design capacities. She is currently the Instructional Design and Technology Senior Consultant for the Colorado State Library, where she develops web sites, learning content and other services and resources that can be effectively delivered online. … [READ MORE]
Betha Gutsche, a virtual librarian since receiving her MLIS from the University of Washington Information School began her library career at WebJunction as the Community Associate where she facilitated discussion forums, hosted live online events, and published stories about the library community. Now, as a Program Manager for e-learning initiatives, she is involved in needs assessment, e-learning design, webinars, and all things connected to social learning in the online world. Betha is the editor-in-chief of the recently published Competency Index for the Library Field. She is also interested in … [READ MORE]
Buffy Hamilton is the founding librarian of “The Unquiet Library” at Creekview High School n Canton, Georgia. Hamilton, who earned her Ed.S. in Instructional Technology and School Library Media at the University of Georgia in 2005, taught high school English courses and served as an educational technology specialist for the Cherokee County School District before deciding she wanted to be a librarian when she grew up. She is passionate about creating library experiences for her students that will encourage them to be lifelong learners and advocating for the power of the library … [READ MORE]
Sarah Houghton-Jan is the Assistant Director for the San Rafael Public Library and the author of the award-winning blog about all kinds of library technology, LibrarianInBlack.net. Sarah was named a 2009 Library Journal Mover & Shaker as a Trendspotter. She is a consultant, speaker, and author. Her first book, Technology Training in Libraries, was published in 2010.
Marianne Lenox holds a degree in Communications and a background in theater which helped her bluff her way through a varied list of jobs that included retail management and outside sales. In the mid 90’s she decided to learn about the Internet and computers instead of watching soap operas while she changed diapers and volunteered at her local library branch of the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library in Alabama. After becoming a library … [READ MORE]
Bobbi Newman is the Digital Branch Manager for the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries, a multi-county system in Georgia. In addition to transforming the Web site into a digital branch she is charged with creating a culture of innovation and learning within the library. She is dedicated to helping libraries find their place in the digital age and has traveled far and wide to share and exchange information … [READ MORE]
Russell Palmer is the Supervisor of Professional Development at LYRASIS. He has been with LYRASIS (formerly SOLINET) since May 2006 and works as the Supervisor of Professional Development. He writes and teaches classes on OCLC services, resource sharing, information literacy, and reference. Russell has spoken at various conferences, including the Georgia Conference on Information Literacy, Reference Renaissance, LOEX, and LOEX of the West . His interests include information literacy, reference librarianship, resource sharing, collection development and analysis, electronic resources and social media.
Lauren Pressley is the Instructional Design Librarian at Wake Forest University. In this role she works with librarians and faculty to improve the design of their teaching and to share information about integrating appropriate educational technology. She offers regular training to library staff, faculty, and students on issues related to … [READ MORE]
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 more than 600 employees. Lori’s passions are performance consulting, learning strategies, and … [READ MORE]
Paul Signorelli has more than 20 years of experience as a writer, trainer, and consultant for libraries, nonprofit organizations, and educational organizations in the United States and abroad. He served as Director of Volunteer Services and Staff Training for the San Francisco Public Library system; has written for a variety of newspapers and magazines, including the e-Learning Guild’s Learning Solutions Magazine and American Libraries; writes online courses for … [READ MORE]
Jay Turner, Training Manager at Gwinnett County Public Library in Georgia, is responsible for all aspects of learning and development for a staff of 300+ employees. He considers himself a lifelong student, and delights in sharing his passion for learning with anyone willing to listen (much to their chagrin!) He is a library lifer, who began working in libraries as a teen and has worn almost every conceivable … [READ MORE]
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