Online library learning

I found a very nice resource for online learning for librarians and library staff. The site is called LibraryU. LibraryU webpage

It is created with the efforts of the Illinois Library Systems and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. I incorporated an online learning initiative as a part of my FY08 PERS and have found this resource to be very beneficial. A series of instructional lessons are offered on a variety of library-based topics and most lessons take 45 minutes or so to complete. As you go through - you answer a small number of review questions and upon successful completion of the course then you can print a certificate to verify completion.

The program is free and even tracks the courses you have registered for as well as completed. I hope to explore additional online learning options soon too. It is hard to beat the convenience of this option and some are quite good.

Continuation

I completed the "23 Things" project and enjoyed the learning path it involved. My goal was to do one or two things each week but to not rush the process - to explore while learning. The one insight that has truly stayed with me is that it is possible to find time to learn new skills each week - even each day if we are lucky. To be excited about work and find creative sparks through networks such as blogs.

In talking with Maurice the other week - I realized that I felt the project was finished but I came to understand this was incorrect and very limiting for me to think this way. So, I will work at continuing to post thoughts and observations with a focus towards my work and ongoing personal learning in libraries.

The MP3 player is very nice and I hope to use it soon with daily walks. A nice incentive to finish but I would have enjoyed the program without it - but - I am grateful for receiving such a nice gift. Maybe the posts will be read - maybe not - but I want to take time to learn, explore, share and have a dialogue. I am happy to begin once again.