The most important thing that I learned during the recent eReader training with JZ is that no one can know it all, even though our patrons may express that expectation. The eReader is like a newborn and we are like new first-time parents. We can take some classes, read a few books and blogs, talk to others in the same situation and go from there. We do the best we can at the time, with the knowledge that we have at that time.
The truth is that this industry is new, unstable and unpredictable. Publishers change rules and new and different devices are born every day. As this trend will probably continue, so will our learning about the e-Reader world and its accompanying issues.
On the positive side, we have been thoroughly introduced to this new world and well armed with tools like our notebooks and flow-charts that will help us get through these confusing yet exciting times. Yes, it is an incredibly awesome time to work in a library!
Thanks JZ!
Donna Orris
Ruth Enlow Library, Oakland
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