This practical guide is an invaluable resource for libraries looking to create or expand upon existing training programs. By prioritizing ongoing training, libraries can ensure that their staff members are empowered to adapt, learn, contribute, and grow. * Library Journal * This is a great resource for library administrators or managers of staff training who want to build a culture of learning in their libraries. I wish I'd had it when I was first building a library training team. * Tiffany Hayes, Education Design and Development Manager, South Carolina State Library, USA * A Complete Guide to Training Library Staff: From Onboarding to Offboarding is a valuable resource for library administrators, managers, trainers, and anyone involved in staff development. This book provides helpful advice with ample examples that can be tailored to fit any type of library. Emphasis on accessibility and EDI resources, a list of technology tools, and a dedicated chapter on assessment are value-added. With its practical approach, comprehensive coverage, granular details on implementing the activities, and emphasis on training as a lifecycle needed for continuous improvement, this hands-on guidebook will empower staff with the tools they need to build a skilled, motivated, and resilient workforce in the rapidly evolving landscape of libraries. * Mou Chakraborty, Salisbury University Libraries, Salisbury University, USA * A Complete Guide to Training Library Staff: From Onboarding to Offboarding truly lives up to its name. Its a comprehensive manual on the topic that covers just about every angle youd want to consider regarding library staff training. So many libraries are reactive in this area, and a book such as this can help change the dynamic to be proactive. The authors build a solid case based on evidence and research that quality staff training can make a very big difference in the effectiveness of any library. Topics covered run the gamut from onboarding new employees to cross training, working with partners, and assessing the quality of training overall. Every library has a wide variety of functions, and the authors have considered this throughout. They have also written their content with the understanding that there are many different types of libraries. Everything they share has a certain amount of flexibility. One could even use specific chapters in the book on their own, which is also a very nice feature. The appendix is rich with examples that any library administrator or training team could use to create their own training documents and materials for their library. I highly recommend this book for anyone in library administration or anyone involved in helping to develop a training program for their library. * Richard Moniz, Director of Library Services, Horry-Georgetown Technical College, USA *
