I reviewed my blog posts from this Challenge, and it is difficult for me to pinpoint a specific discovery that was my biggest. There were so many "aha!" moments for me.
This whole experience has been invaluable to me, and I'm enjoying sharing it with our patrons so much! My recent "Electronic Resources Challenge in Action" post is just one example of the times I have introduced a patron to our "e-sources." This would not have been possible without my involvement in the Challenge. It has made me a better helper, and has boosted my confidence in fielding reference questions.
I will continue to use my new-found skills to help our patrons. And I know from experience that you can teach an old(er) dog (that's me) new tricks. So I will encourage our patrons who may not feel very e-savvy to try some of the databases. It was empowering for me, and can be for others, too.
Many, many thanks to Jane and Julie for all of your work in making this challenge possible. Thank you, Jane, for commenting so promptly on my posts and for always being positive, informative, and encouraging. This is my 38th post! Yikes! Does that make me high-maintenance?
I will continue to use my new-found skills to help our patrons. And I know from experience that you can teach an old(er) dog (that's me) new tricks. So I will encourage our patrons who may not feel very e-savvy to try some of the databases. It was empowering for me, and can be for others, too.
Many, many thanks to Jane and Julie for all of your work in making this challenge possible. Thank you, Jane, for commenting so promptly on my posts and for always being positive, informative, and encouraging. This is my 38th post! Yikes! Does that make me high-maintenance?
:) Not high maintenence at all, Gentle Reader! We love hearing from you ! We enjoy reading everyone's posts because we learn so much from all of you. We are glad to have you along on this Challenge and thrilled that you are able to put it to immediate use. CONGRATULATIONS on completing the Challenge!
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