This past Wednesday members of the Smith Libraries digital services team did a great job leading a workshop on Web 2.0 technologies and ways we can use these technologies (such as blogs!) in our work here at Smith. I am glad that the team has created this continuing education program and that many library staff members participated. It’s exciting to have so many new ways to reach our users, whether they be in the Libraries or Records Services or both.
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about a blyberg.net post that I first learned about through librarian.net:
Some people also just don’t like to step out of their comfort zone. They don’t want to absorb new things. I was on a top technology trends panel at OLA last January when someone asked, “what if we don’t want to learn about all these new technologies?” (paraphrase). I don’t think I was in the mood for hand-holding because my answer was, “it’s your job.” Really. I don’t believe libraries are life support systems for staff. We need to work for our bread. That means that we have so stop bunting and try to knock it out of the park every single time. That takes passion, and too many people in every industry, including libraries, lack it.
Here at Smith I am glad to see people with a passion for the work that they do and for learning new ways to help the students, staff, and faculty members in the College community.
