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Thursday, 29th October 2009

Kudos to Michael and David: Library 101 is Now Live

Congrats to Community Organizer, Librarian and Web Junction guy, Michael Porter (aka Libraryman) and Librarian/Author David Lee King, on the launch of the Library 101 Project. The event took place at Internet Librarian this afternoon in Monterey, CA.

At the moment (the site will grow), you'll find a music video featuring the Library 101 song, the Library 101 (now you'll see where the 101 comes in), a link rich essay with the 101 Resources & Things to Know (RTK) as a working librarian.

From the Web Site:

We both believe that if library staff read this list and used some of the tips and resources it contains that libraries and library staff will be closer to making it through and succeeding during the social and technological change we are seeing today … and will see more of in the coming decades.

You'll also find essays about being a librarian during this time by many well-known info pros including:

+ Sarah Houghton-Jan
+ Helene Blowers
+ Kenley Neufeld
+ Stephen Abram
+ Roy Tennant
+ Maurice Coleman
+ Cindi Trainor
+ Rachel Vacek
+ Michael Sauers
+ Meredith Gorran Farkas
+ Loriene Roy
+ Susan Hildreth
+ Tony Tallent
+ Lauren Pressley
+ Beth Tribe
+ Brenda Hough & Cindi Hickey
+ and of course the site creators, Michael Porter and David Lee King

Library 101 is a great idea. This educational effort that should be required reading for all librarians. Yes, there is a lot to read and numerous resources to explore and learn about but keeping current is essential these days. In fact, helping people keep current and learn about new resources is also why Gary and Shirl spend time updating this very site just about seven days a week.

We hope to see a constant stream of new content on the site. That will get people to return on a regular basis and that's important.

Finally, look for Library 101 to become an essential resource in library and info science programs.

See Also: Learn More About the Project by Watching the Launch Video with Michael and David

See Also: The Library 101 Facebook Page


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