Well, this was incredibly easy! The 23 mobile things project came along for me just at the right time. I was about to register for a 1 credit mini course in library topics at MCTC. The spring course's topic was mobile applications in libraries. The day before I found out about 23 mobile things last week, I learned that the course at MCTC (Minneapolis Community and Technical College) was cancelled. I was really bummed so discovering this on the Great River Regional Library (GRRL) training intranet was really good timing.
I need to enhance my technical skills, particularly in mobile applications so I am really looking forward to completing all these things. I have used PCs at work and at home for many years. I am not a technical rookie. I am experienced with spreadsheets, database design and computer programming and web design. Nevertheless, its time for me to fully move into the 21st century. Some of my friends tease me constantly because I still own a plain old cell phone (POC). According to my current needs it serves me well so I never bothered upgrading. I still do not plan to jump up to smart phone, at least not right now. But I am interested in replacing my old laptop with a tablet or iPad of some sort so this will be a good way to learn how to use it.
I also plan to use this course as a job development project for my position as Library Aide at the Delano branch of the GRRL. I am hoping that this will enable me to better serve our patrons as they begin to explore the use of eBooks.
