Final Exercise

Overall, I think 23 Things was a valuable exercise.  Although I had learned about a lot of these applications in school or already knew about them through my own personal use, it was useful to work with them some more and to learn new tools as well.  I think there is value in looking at these applications with the thought “How can this be used to serve library customers” in mind.  I think this program certainly encouraged us to do that.  I think it’s unfortunate that more staff were not able to complete the program.  I found it challenging if not impossible to accomplish many of the things while at work, even while on phones, because there are always other things that need to be done or customers who need help.  I’m glad I took the time to complete the program, even if it meant doing it on my own time, because I think I gained a lot from it.  Also, I found the fabulous prizes so very difficult to pass up!  Thank you Innovations Team for putting this all together.  I’m sure a lot of time went into organizing this program!