Well, now that the 23 Things is almost over, I am getting caught up with one or two that have given me a little bit of trouble.
I found that when I was working on the downloadables assignment for week 5, I had a little bit of difficulty using Overdrive. I needed to download the most reent edition of Overdrive, but was unable to due to the fact that I was on a library staff computer that does not all me to install software.
I ran into a similar issue when working on the Firefox add-ons in week 10's assignments. I was unable to download any of those add-ons for the exact same reason: I was on a library's computer that did not allow me to download.
I find that this type of issue is what stumps me and limits my being able to help customers. I can only get so far in the process before the library's computer limitations stop me dead in my tracks. Now, I know that I could call the eiNetwork and either a) request that they install it for me OR b) ask for admin privilages on the machine and then install it myself, but neither of these options is very practical when you are right in the middle of trying to show a customer how to do something. I guess I just wish that all of the newest versions of the software needed were automatically added to all of the library's computers when they come out, rather than having to do it by request.
Wishful thinking, I'm sure...
Monday, July 20, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Ruins at Paestum
This the photo I chose from my own Flickr account. It is from my trip to Italy almost 2 years ago. I can't wait to go back!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
New/Old Job
Well, this week I went back to being a librarian again. Or at least a librarian who actually deals with books and people, as opposed to computers and people. And so far I have found it to be extremely enjoyable. I had forgotten how fun being a real librarian actually was. I do not have regrets about my 9 year foray into the world of computer instruction because it taught me a lot about myself and improved my skills greatly. But I do remember from times past that I always took the greatest pleasure in my job as a reference librarian when I matched someone up with the right book. There is just such a measure of satisfaction in that. So here's to being a librarian again! Yeah!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
23 Things N @
Well, I guess it's time to restart this blog. Haven't used it for quite awhile.
I am excited and encouraged by the response to the 23 Things N @ by the librrians in Allegheny County. It will be interesting to see what everyone has to say. I hope we all end up having fun!
I am excited and encouraged by the response to the 23 Things N @ by the librrians in Allegheny County. It will be interesting to see what everyone has to say. I hope we all end up having fun!
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Computer Woes
I had been fighting it for years, but I knew the time would finally come when we got a computer at home.
I mean, my son is 7 now and will need it for school soon. My husband is starting his own business and needs it for various reasons related to that (or more accurately, I need it to be able to do that variety of stuff for him, since his computer skills are serverely limited - more on that some other time).
So when the tax refund came this year, we did what a lot of people do and bought a new home computer. It arrived last Saturday and I already hate it.
Because I work all day helping people with computers, the last thing I want to do when I get home is more of the same. But I do. See the users I live with above and you'll be able to surmise that's exactly what I end up doing. And then my mother calls last night and asks me to "jump online" for her to send off a "quick" email. Because the computer is new, we haven't had our DSL service started yet, so I'm using dial up. So, nothing is "jumped" on and certainly nothing is "quick".
Hopefully, the faster service coming meams I won't spend as much time at home doing what I do at work. We'll see...
I mean, my son is 7 now and will need it for school soon. My husband is starting his own business and needs it for various reasons related to that (or more accurately, I need it to be able to do that variety of stuff for him, since his computer skills are serverely limited - more on that some other time).
So when the tax refund came this year, we did what a lot of people do and bought a new home computer. It arrived last Saturday and I already hate it.
Because I work all day helping people with computers, the last thing I want to do when I get home is more of the same. But I do. See the users I live with above and you'll be able to surmise that's exactly what I end up doing. And then my mother calls last night and asks me to "jump online" for her to send off a "quick" email. Because the computer is new, we haven't had our DSL service started yet, so I'm using dial up. So, nothing is "jumped" on and certainly nothing is "quick".
Hopefully, the faster service coming meams I won't spend as much time at home doing what I do at work. We'll see...
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Thoughts for Today
I'm anxiously awaiting many things today.
I'm anticipating a trip to Italy in August. It's my first trip abroad, so I'm slightly nervous about that.
I'm also currently waiting for my passport for that trip to Italy. Oh, I hope it makes it here in time! (I know, I know, I have 12 weeks, but still. Until it's in my hand, I'll be concerned.)
And perhaps even more pressing for today, I am waiting to hear about a second interview for a new position I am very interested in. Here's to hoping and good thoughts...
I'm anticipating a trip to Italy in August. It's my first trip abroad, so I'm slightly nervous about that.
I'm also currently waiting for my passport for that trip to Italy. Oh, I hope it makes it here in time! (I know, I know, I have 12 weeks, but still. Until it's in my hand, I'll be concerned.)
And perhaps even more pressing for today, I am waiting to hear about a second interview for a new position I am very interested in. Here's to hoping and good thoughts...
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