My apologies to anyone, possibly all two of you, that have been kind enough to read my blog. After August, the busiest part of the semester hit and lasted for several months, and I couldn’t find time to keep up with reading and news, much less blogging. I was also struggling with whether or not to even continue this blog. It does take a lot of time and energy, but I felt I had a good vision for what it could be. So, I’ve been pondering the direction of where to go with it.

My original intent of the blog was to provide how-to’s and tips related to technologies we are using in libraries to educate users and provide access – with a little related tech news thrown in. I realized I wasn’t doing this as well as I wanted. However, I think I now have more clarity about what I want to do. I am also still working to find my voice with blogging, so I feel I shouldn’t stop now.

So, here’s where I think I should go. I want to do reviews of browser tools and add-ons, social networking tools, educational technology tools, etc. For example, I recently downloaded this great Firefox extension called Read it Later, and I want to tell people about it because I think it would make life easier. I also am pondering a project to create subject guides using NetVibes or PageFlakes, but I am still thinking about how to organize those. I also want to do database tips – search tips, fun features, etc. – in library databases. This blog would actually be a bit Georgia-centric, but my intent is to include things that are – or could be – used in many libraries. I’m setting a goal of one or two postings a week – I mean, we all need goals in life, right? – at least I do to push myself a bit.

Well, what do y’all – or maybe singular you? – think? If anyone is actually still reading, please comment or send me an email at learninglibtech@gmail.com. I’d like to hear any ideas and feedback.

I graduate May 10th (YAY!) with a Master of Science in Information Sciences from The University of Tennessee.

So, what does a new IS grad with an interest in technology do as soon as she isn’t drowning in schoolwork? Attempt to blog. Yep, this is my foray into the blogosphere. We’ll see how it goes.

I am fortunate to have a job that allows me the chance to learn about technology and how we are using it to “create a more educated Georgia,” and I wanted a place to share what I am learning on my own and through my job. So, here we are.

But, I need a little help from my friends. I know there are many media specialists, public librarians, academic librarians, special librarians, and non-traditional librarians (and forgive me if I’ve left you out!) out there courageously facing this new world of tech. Many of you have learned a great deal “out in the trenches,” and I want to provide a place to share your experiences as well.

So, if you want to share a great technology resource or technology tip related to education or libraries, or to discuss a technology-related issue, or brag about a technology project, please send me an email at learninglibtech@gmail.com, and I will post so everyone can learn from your experience.

And off I go, “carrying on through blind courageous ignorance” as one of my UT SIS colleagues has called it.

Learning LibTech