It seems that just when you think you've caught up with technology, you've fallen behind again.
Change seems to come ever faster.
Remember when people came into the library asking for word processing and floppy disk capability? Now that we have that- and more, they ask for scanners and public fax service and Microsoft Publisher.
It's too easy to get complacent these days.
With more and more tech coming from web-based applications, this will be easier to keep up with. Just make sure your hardware doesn't become obsolete. 5.25" storage disks, anyone?
Easier said than done!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Library Trading Card Mashup at Flickr.
new trading card
Originally uploaded by eclecticlibrarian
How fun is this?
Easy to create, attention-grabbing. Make trading cards of your own. Pass them out at the branch to the kids. They'll think you're not such a fuddy-duddy after all. Maybe.
Flickr Landscape.
Rocky Pahoa Beach
Originally uploaded by Mellard
The power of landscape imagery is immense- you reflect inward at why it moves you so.
Lovely photo.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Lifelong Learning
You are a lifelong learner, whether you know it or not. It's much more engaging to realize you are doing it as a matter of habit!
Reading is a big key here. Something library employees can relate to very much :-)
The 7 ½ Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners
1. Begin with the end in mind
2. Accept responsibility for your own learning
3. View problems as challenges
4. Have confidence in yourself as a competent effective learner
5. Create your own learning toolbox
6. Use technology to your advantage
7. Teach/mentor others- it’s the best way to learn something
7 ½. Play!
I'd say the easiest of these for me is number 4, because anyone with natural curiosity is much of the way along the path to be a competent learner.
The hardest? Perhaps teaching or mentoring others. You have to be confident in what you know. That takes a little longer!
Reading is a big key here. Something library employees can relate to very much :-)
The 7 ½ Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners
1. Begin with the end in mind
2. Accept responsibility for your own learning
3. View problems as challenges
4. Have confidence in yourself as a competent effective learner
5. Create your own learning toolbox
6. Use technology to your advantage
7. Teach/mentor others- it’s the best way to learn something
7 ½. Play!
I'd say the easiest of these for me is number 4, because anyone with natural curiosity is much of the way along the path to be a competent learner.
The hardest? Perhaps teaching or mentoring others. You have to be confident in what you know. That takes a little longer!
First Post. Hello!
Time to Learn and Play at CML! This looks like a great way to pick up some useful skills. Good deal!
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