So, this will pretty much finish up the NetTrek purpose of this blog. Do I feel I've learned a lot? Sure! Even stuff I was sorta familiar with, like wiki and social sites, I feel I have a better idea of how to use, modify for my own preferences, and enjoy.
And it all comes together in the new DBRL catalog. It's really nice looking, makes me think of Amazon's website, and I feel everyone will get to like it eventually. As it is, I've found some of the Help topics, but I seriously doubt I'm using it efficiently.
Several patrons have remarked to me that it is not user-friendly. I've got to explore it more so I can help them from across the desk. Until I know it better, I'm just sending them to the Info or Media desks. Maybe classes would be in order, especially for seniors.
I've got plans for lists to make. Stuff I Own, Stuff I've Borrowed from Other People, Pattern Books I've Actually Used, Books I Read Over and Over... you get the idea.
And rating books? Yes oh yes, I love to give my opinion. Now, maybe it'll do good beyond just the patron across the desk from me!
In conclusion, the new catalog may make us all feel some growing pains. Change isn't always easy, but it's necessary else we become stagnant. And that's something a library should never be!
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