Amy 23 things intro
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The library must keep up with rapid changes in how people use the internet to ensure patrons can access information in a timely manner. Librarians are tasked with learning how to best assist patrons with their internet-related needs. Staff are asked to identify any online topics they wish to learn more about to better help patrons and feel more confident answering internet-related questions.
Amy 23 things intro
- 1. The internet is not going away. And how we use the internet changes often and rapidly! It can seem overwhelming to keep up. You might not have even considered trying to because of that. But as a public library, we must keep up, and even lead the way. It is our directive to ensure that patrons are able to get the information they need, in the format they need, in a way that saves them time. Also, the library is a growing organism. These are the laws of library science that all librarians learn.<br />So, you all have index cards, and maybe you¡¯ve written some questions down on them? We want you to write something else down on them as well. <br />What is one thing on the internet you wish you knew how to use better? Or at all? Maybe something like Facebook? Maybe your friends use it and you¡¯d like to be able to use it too. Or maybe it¡¯s something you feel like if you did know, you¡¯d be able to help patrons better. Do your patrons ever have questions about things online that you don¡¯t feel totally confident to answer? Things you¡¯ve never heard of or are only vaguely familiar with? Write that thing down.<br />Now, what if there was a way you could learn about that thing in a supportive, friendly environment? If you could learn about the internet through playing and with the support of your peers here at work, would you be interested? <br /> <br />