The biggest discovery for me was realizing the amount of information available to anyone with just a bit of initiative and some time to get on a computer and look around in the databases. All are there to help us improve who we are and where we want to go in our life. Education shapes who we become, makes us responsible and enterprising citizens, and helps us to achieve our goals. The databases we learned about this past 10 weeks can help do just that.
A variety of age levels can use them for fun as well as learning.
If any opportunity arises with a patron needing any of the information available I certainly will try to lead them to the appropriate application. Maybe one could be showcased on your libraries facebook page every month or so with a link to the State Library. I think we need to push getting a State Library card so the patron has easier access to the system. Making the hand-outs available might also be a way to introduce what is being offered. We need to tune-in to our patrons needs and get them on the track to discovery as we have.
Thank you Jane and Julie for all your work on this project.
Hi,Hopeless! You have obviously become HopeFUL. :) FYI, we do have a regular column in the State Library Library Development newsletter, Cornerstone (available on the State Library's website.) You are welcome to use it as a publicity tool. We appreciate how you look at the big picture and look forward to hearing more about how you are improving lives in your community! Thanks for joining us in this session of the State Library E-Resources Challenge. CONGRATULATIONS on completing it!!!! Now, take a bow!!!
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