The document discusses training approaches for library systems. It describes past training methods like onsite and distance training. Both methods had advantages and disadvantages. The document then proposes a blended learning approach that combines online multimedia lessons, onsite instructor-led classes, distance classes, and custom sessions. It introduces a learning management system to facilitate blended training and provide reporting. Finally, it demonstrates the learning management system and its features for managers and trainees.

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Everyone Needs a Mentor--
Sometimes
Ken Bonney
SirsiDynix

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Please Set Your Cell Phones To “Stun”!

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Training Programs Of The Past
• Onsite Training –
The Only Way!
• Distance Training –
The Only Way!

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Customer Feedback: Onsite Training
• Customized for your library
• Builds a relationship
• I’ve got to learn all of that in one week?
• I don’t have a training room.
• I can’t schedule everyone at the same time.

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Customer Feedback: Distance Training
• I can take the classes over and over again.
• I can find a class that meets my schedule.
• It’s lecture style.
• A lot of Classes to take, but I don’t know which
ones are critical.

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BLENDED-LEARNING APPROACH
• Recorded sessions
• Interactive multimedia
• Onsite instructor-led courses
• Distance instructor-led courses
• Custom sessions to address special needs
• Online resources and data shares

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INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA (ON DEMAND)
• Simulate the
software
• Include
assessment
• Flash movie
format
• Available on
demand

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ONSITE INSTRUCTOR-LED CLASSES
• Follow our instructional
design model
• Provide hands-on training
• Provide feedback
• Draw course content from
standard training
database

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DISTANCE INSTRUCTOR-LED
CLASSES
• Follow our instructional
design model
• Provide hands-on training
• Draw course content from
standard training database

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CUSTOM TRAINING SESSIONS
• Are customized training, and
therefore require additional
planning and scheduling.
• May address specific
schedules.
• Can cover specific content or
workflows.
• Are flexible and expandable
for both distance and onsite.

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Future Plans: Where Are We Going
• How can we incorporate the best of past training
models?
• How do we ensure customer readiness on go-
live?

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New Training Tool: Learning
Management System (LMS)
“A learning management system (LMS) is a
software application for the administration,
documentation, tracking, and reporting of
training programs, classroom and online events,
e-learning programs, and training content.”
–wikipedia.org

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WELCOME SCREEN

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TO DO LIST

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TO DO – CONTD.

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MANAGER MODE

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MANAGER MODE - DETAIL

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MANAGER MODE - DOWNLOAD

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REPORT MANAGER

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DEVELOPMENT PLANS
• Manager Builds
• Mixture of Learning Activities

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What can I do over the next 60
days?
Log in and use Mentor demonstration.

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Questions
Ken Bonney
ken.bonney@sirsidynix.com

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