Sep 16 2008
Developments in my new job
Well, it has been quite a while since I last posted. First of all, I had a month’s holiday in the “Summer” – I have not had such a long time off for ten years at least! Then, I have been settling into my new job – this is a continuing process, of course.
So, interesting times for me. I feel that I am back to doing a lot of “traditional” library work again. My present library will be re-furbished next summer, so in the meantime I am sorting out a really dated book-tock. These are the things that I have been doing:
- stock-taking
- weeding
- re-cataloguing
- cleaning
- re-labelling
- making new guiding and signage
When that is finished – which will take months – then I will be able to start buying some new stuff. At the same time as all this, I am trying to get to know the staff and pupils – making those all-important relationships that will stand me in good stead as I develop the library.
So, where does that leave all of the new Web2.0 stuff that I was beginning to develop in my last job? Well, as the resources of the library cannot adequately support the curriculum of the school, I have been working on the Library website – see previous post. The new Library Online is developing nicely and the school are really pleased with it. I am planning to spend more time on it over half term, when I can really get on with thinking about how I want to use it.
Soon, I will do a presentation to the entire school in Assembly and show everyone the site.
Do have a look and let me know what you think:
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Hello Anne
Wow that is very impressive. It looks very user friendly and there are a fantastic range of links.
I really need to get my head around all this technology as I’m hoping to do a web page here at Harlington but it may take me some time to get up to your standard. I liked the events calendar and the day-to-day progress it’s a good way to let everyone know what’s going on.
How long did it take you? I need to plan the development for this year! (Or next!)
Well done
Jenny
Thanks for the kind comment, Jenny. The new site took me quite a while – mainly the planning. I had to think about what I would use to create and maintain the site. Why not set yourself up on a free blog to start with, then branch out when you are more confident. The advantage of using blogging software is that it only takes minutes to update and if you find a mistake, you can easily correct it.
Best wishes
Librain
Thanks for the advice – I plan to start something at half term (I hope) I will keep you posted
Jenny