I am Jenny Cook and recently began working as a Youth Services Library Assistant for Lawrence Public Library. Last May I graduated from Emporia State with my MLS degree. Overall I feel comfortable with technology, but think I have a lot of room to grow. I am looking forward to learning about many new tools through 23 Things.
I think that blogs can be a wonderful tool for sharing information. Blogs help level the playing field for those who have knowledge of technology and those who don’t (and between those who have money to pay for website creation and those who don’t). I like that blogs are user-friendly and can create online dialogues and communities. On the flipside, it can be overwhelming to search through blogs for useful, reliable information.
I think that blogs can be a wonderful tool for sharing information. Blogs help level the playing field for those who have knowledge of technology and those who don’t (and between those who have money to pay for website creation and those who don’t). I like that blogs are user-friendly and can create online dialogues and communities. On the flipside, it can be overwhelming to search through blogs for useful, reliable information.
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All of us have room to grow - that's the cool thing about a 23 Things program - everyone can learn something. Hope you have fun!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your comment "...it can be overwhelming to search through blogs for useful, reliable information." That is one reason why I am a big fan of outside links and providing webliographies to resources. I also find it important to connect with specific, known blogs if I am looking for reliable information. Mainly though, I enjoy connecting with all types of people in an open environment where discussion is encouraged.
ReplyDeleteHey Jenny!
ReplyDeleteNo, we decided not to use libguides and just moved our already-created subject guides online to our wiki. Thanks for your help though! :)
Hello Jenny,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your move to the Lawrence Public Library's Youth Services Department. I'm sure that 23 Things will come in handy working with today's ultra tech youth.
Welcome to the blogosphere, Jenny! Hope things are going well in Larryville.
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