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RE: RE: RE: Brian Bannon, Branch Manager
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
You're right, there are concerns with budget in many libraries, including SPL. However, there are still ways to do effective programming with the public. Even in good budget times, it's important to set priorities. At SPL, we looked first at the basic computing needs of library users. We found that many needed basic computer sills (mouse, windows, etc.) and wanted to improve their software skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Before developing new classes, we first looked at our resources and determined we didn't have the staff to offer BOTH software training AND basic skills training. We looked into the Seattle community and found there are a number of community technology centers (CTCs) already offering free or reduced cost software classes... so rather than offering them ourselves, we decided to refer patrons to CTCs and focus our training efforts on basics skills and teaching library related applications (catalog, databases, etc.).
While most of our classes target new tech users (with titles like Computer Basics I or Internet basics II), every class teaches learning something about using the library and library resources. Even in our most basic classes, we practice mouse skills by entering text and searching for titles in the library catalog. We've found that by combining basics interests/needs with library skills attracts students. And they get a lot more than just 'basic skills' they also learn how the library information is organized, and how to access it--- information literacy. In the end, we found that setting clear objectives and priorities, we can offer high quality training when necessary.
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RE: Rachel Gussett-Williams, NPower
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Note: this message has been moved by an administrator. Originally posted by Rachel on May 12, 2003.
Greetings from the land of online Tech Planning! I am the online resources coordinator for TechAtlas and TechSurveyor, two web based tools developed by NPower to encourage and educate organizations to think strategically about technology. Part of my job is to make sure organizations don't 'cringe' when they hear the words technology plan so I am excited by the opportunity Web Junction has afforded me this week in talking with you about TechAtlas and TechSurveyor in the Technology Planning forum. I look forward to our discussion!
Cheers!
Rachel
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RE: Welcome Rachel!
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Note: this message has been moved by an administrator. Originally posted by howen on May 12, 2003.
Hi Rachel, it's great to have you with us! This should be a great discussion this week!
Helen
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RE: Wendell Gragg - Hardware Forum Moderator
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Note: this message has been moved by an administrator. Originally posted by wgragg on May 12, 2003.
Howdy! (Can you tell I live near TX A&M?)
I'm Wendell Gragg, the initial moderator for the Hardware Forum. I won't go into a lot of detail here as I have posted it in the welcome to the Hardware Forum and I am a bit on the lazy side! (It also is a way to get you to visit the Hardware Forum)
I love being here and look forward to great things from this venture!
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RE: RE: Welcome Wendell!
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Howdy Yerself!
I am so glad to have you with us, and I look forward to seeing the discussions take off in the Hardware forum.
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RE: Joe Sherwood, Director & Branch Manager
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Note: this message has been moved by an administrator. Originally posted by Joqpub4 on May 12, 2003.
Hello there everyone
I am excited to hear what lots of people have to say about their experiences and questions with Public Access Policies and Practices. In our world today how we encourage responsible use without placing unnecessarily restrictive barriers for people is an interesting and complex issue. I have been involved with Libraries for 14 years, working directly with special populations for 10 of those years. As I said, I'm really looking forward to, at least, the next three months. All Aboard <grin>!!!
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RE: Welcome Joe!
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
We are so happy to have you with us, Joe, and I look forward to seeing your discussions take off in the Policies and Practices forum.
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RE: Hello All, Chad Here
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Note: this message has been moved by an administrator. Originally posted by cceller on May 12, 2003.
I work for a two county, regional system, in North Carolina.
I am curious as to how dwindling budgets are impacting other libraries across the country.
Nice to be here.
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RE: Welcome Chad!
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Hello Chad, and welcome to WebJunction. It's great to have you aboard!
Budgets certainly are affecting nearly everyone in the library world. Check out Brian Bannon's introduction post, as he touches on this item, though he comes from a larger library system. In general, I think that you might find items in the Funding PAC forum on this topic, or you can start a new one!
Please let us know about your experiences with WebJunction or on All Aboard. You can post right here, or email [url mailto:community@webjunction.org ]community@webjunction.org[/url].
Thanks,
Chrystie
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RE: Helen Owen - welcome from the moderator
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Note: this message has been moved by an administrator. Originally posted by howen on May 12, 2003.
Welcome and hello everyone, it's great to see such a wide variety of talents and interests!
I'm Helen Owen, the moderator for this forum. I'll do my best to get you pointed in the right direction to get your questions answered and/or your issues discussed.
I'm currently a community center technology instructor for New Futures, a non-profit organization in Burien, Washington. I graduated last year from the University of Washington with degrees in Informatics and Communications.
I'm really excited to be a part of WebJunction; my passion is technology access for underserved populations and I think this resource will go a long way in providing help on this topic.
Let me know if there's something I can do to make your time spent on this site more productive and enjoyable!
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RE: RE: Helen Owen - welcome from the moderator
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Helen, thanks for your service to WebJunction as a moderator in the Getting Started forum from May - August 2003. We'll miss you as moderator but hope you won't be a stranger on All Aboard!
Best Wishes,
Chrystie
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RE: librarybob
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Note: this message was moved by an administrator. Originally posted by librarybob on June 16, 2003.
I want to say *Hi* to the community and wish it great success. I'm a public librarian (I run a suburban Chicago library when the staff lets me) with extensive web interests. I've been active online since '95 or '96 and have extensive experience as a moderator/community host. Outside libraryland, I'm a Rheingold Associate (http://www.rheingold.com/Associates) -- we specialize in community development.
A link from Chrystie Hill led me here.
Looks nice!
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RE: RE: Welcome!
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Welcome librarybob, and thanks for stopping by; it's good to have you aboard!
Please pass the word on to your staff and colleagues in the Chicago area. We're a brand new community, and will be continuously reshaped by the folks who spend their time here.
Thanks again and welcome...
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RE: Maria - Connecting with IT Moderator
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Note: this message has been moved by an administrator. Originally posted by Maria on May 16, 2003.
Hi Everybody,
I am happy to see webjuntion up and connecting libraries to information. I am the initial moderator of the "connecting with IT" board and look forward to helping along our discussions.
I've been working with the Gates Foundation for four years now and hope to see a real community grow with the great people I have had a chance to work with.
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RE: RE: Maria - Connecting with IT Moderator
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Note: this message has been moved by an administrator. Originally posted by howen on May 16, 2003.
Hi Maria,
Thanks for all your help on the IT board! It's great to see such a variety of talent and experience helping to make WebJunction a premium online source for information and technology help.
Helen
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RE: Chris Ely - Software Forum Moderator
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Note: this message has been moved by an administrator. Originally posted by Chris on May 20, 2003.
Whitewright is a rural town located about 60 miles of Dallas, Texas, with a population of 2,000. However, several area communities do not have a library, so we cover a large bi-county area.
I've been the library director for almost three and a half years now. Luckily the library was already automated when I began, but we're working on expanding and enhancing our technology.
I hope the forums will become a place where librarians can not only ask and answer questions, but share all those "neat tricks" they've learned over the years.
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RE: RE: Welcome Chris
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Note: this message has been moved by an administrator. Originally posted by howen on May 20, 2003.
Hi Chris,
Welcome to WebJunction and thanks for bringing your expertise to the Software forum. It looks like people will be enjoying some lively discussions on this board!
Helen
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RE: Marti - LIS Faculty
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Note: this message has been moved by an administrator. Originally posted by MartiSmith on May 27, 2003.
I'm Marti Smith, a faculty member at Drexel University's College of Information Science and Technology in Philadelphia.
One of my major responsibilities is to direct our online degree offerings for those who want to become librarians. Take a look at our websites: [url http://www.cis.drexel.edu ]http://www.cis.drexel.edu[/url]; or [url http://www.drexel.com/ist ]http://www.drexel.com/ist[/url];
My research area is information ethics. Take a look at the International Center for Information Ethics [url http://icie.zkm.de ]http://icie.zkm.de[/url]
Looking forward to being a part of this community.
Marti
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RE: RE: Marti - LIS Faculty
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
Marti,
Thanks for joining us on All Aboard. It's good to have you with us!
We look forward to your comments ~ I'm sure a variety of our topics will be of interest to you!
Please let us know about your experiences with WebJunction or All Aboard. You can post right here, or email [url mailto:community@webjunction.org ]community@webjunction.org[/url].
Thanks again and welcome aboard!!
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RE: RE: Introduction
3:02 PM EDT 6/20/04
as a reply to Chrystie Hill.
hmmmm, in re-reading your post it seems like all your job descriptions are in the past tense. Are you on to something new or still with ASCC?
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