SirsiDynix Institute Testimonials

"I think the SirsiDynix Institute is one of the most exciting things that SirsiDynix is doing to support customers, and not just SD customers, but all people in the library profession. SirsiDynix Institute really is one of the best professional development opportunities available to libraries because it's Web based and free. All of the sessions, whether they deal with library technology or other aspects of library planning, are professionally done by well-known people from across the country, and anybody can participate."

Jim Rosaschi
Sonoma County Public Library

"It is our first experience, we really appreciate being together in a room and listening to the presentation. This is a premier, there will be others!"

Ann Murchison
Champlain-St. Lawrence,
Quebec, Quebec

"I really like this format. Relaxed right from my desktop or broadcast in a group setting. Access to the PDF is wonderful."

Jill Rourke
Wyoming State Library

"These are great seminars! They are so timely and keep me thinking and refreshing my approaches to planning and leading."

Pam Bohmfalk
Hastings Public Library

"In 25 years of working with libraries across the country, this is the first program I've found that offers so many librarians and library staff a way to access my seminars for free. I am excited to work with the SirsiDynix Institute to conveniently make my training available to librarians with the accessibility that distance learning provides. As a presenter, this is the first time I have found distance learning to be enjoyable."

Pat Wagner
President,
Pattern Research

"I found the SirsiDynix Institute to be a great venue for delivering a presentation on a timely topic. The folks at SirsiDynix in no way influenced me to shape my talk around their products and services, giving me the freedom to do an honest and objective treatment of the issues. The Web-based presentation technology worked great; I look forward to future opportunities to be a presenter in the SirsiDynix Institute."

Marshall Breeding
Library consultant, author, and speaker; Editor
Library Technology Guides

"The seminars are convenient and very helpful. The use of technology is a nice example of how it can be done," said Alice Weber, Acquisitions Librarian at the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library at the University of Utah. "Also, making the archive available to those who cannot attend the live seminar, and allowing those of us who did to refresh, is very valuable."

Alice Weber
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library,
University of Utah

"I appreciate opportunities like this to gather information that helps me keep on top of things. We have a very small staff and too much work, so getting away for training is difficult."

Margaret Steger
Education Center Librarian,
Regina Public Schools

"I am impressed with the format and the presenters."

Cary Herzig
The Colony Public Library

"SirsiDynix Institute is like "The Center of lifelong learning" to learn skills one needs to plan and run a library. This institute is for all librarians- new to experienced. Learn new skills or polish the skills one needs in today's global job market."

Manish Khetarpal
Chinook Regional Library- Swift Current Branch

"Thank you, what a very nice service SirsiDynix is providing."

Dena Thomas Kinney
University of New Mexico

"Loved it! So much better than traveling to a meeting place."

Leila Blakley
Director,
Williamson County Public Library,
Cape Coral Florida

"Excellent points made - food for thought, a must for all staff!"

Leslie Smail
Director,
Bateman Library,
Langley, VA

"Fabulous means of attending a workshop without spending time in traffic."

Martha Ulate
System Administrator,
Upland, CA

"I like computer format. We come to work and can be trained right here. We are a rural library and are grateful for the professional development the institute offers."

Carla Morton
Delta County Public Library District,
Cederidge, CO