The document discusses the next steps for Nebraska Learns 2.0, an initiative by the Nebraska Library Commission to promote technology innovation in libraries. It provides contact information for Michael Sauers and Christa Burns, the librarians leading the initiative, in case the reader wants to learn more or get involved in Nebraska Learns 2.0 activities going forward.
7. DON’T DROP THE BALL! http://www.flickr.com/photos/helico/404640681/
8. Contact us Michael Sauers Technology Innovation Librarian michael.sauers@nebraska.gov http://travelinlibrarian.info/ Christa Burns Special Projects Librarian christa.burns@nebraska.gov
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http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/netserv/learning2.0/February 11 - April 13, 20089 weeksParticipation voluntary – they were our guinea pigs. There were49 NLC staff25 started – 50% of staff9 completed – 36% of the 25 who startedSelf-reported, but checked by us.Every NLC staff member who completes all 23 things was entered into a drawing for three donated MP3 players Director of NLC purchased with his own $. (maybe Shannon, too?)April 15 - Library Worker Appreciation Day Finale – Party and drawing of prizes
Went statewide that Fall. Open to all Nebraska library staff, board members. October 6, 2008 - January 26, 2009Business cards handed out at NLA, etc.:23 Things - 16 Weeks15 CE Credits - 9 MP3 Playershttp://l2ne.blogspot.com/2008/09/home.htmlHad to complete ALL Things to earn 15 CE and chance to win prize.Nine 8GB Creative Zen MP3 Players – Prize $ to purchase MP3 players donated by ITART, NEMA and NLAblogs created by participants: 165blog posts by participants: 2383 (2406)comments left on the NEL2 blog: 2257e-mails sent amongst 4 NLC staff running the program: 345Participants who finished: 83 – 50% - High complete rate due to CE creditNCompass Live – February 11, 2009 – “Nebraska Learns 2.0 Wrap-up” – prizes drawn
Current ongoing program - http://nelearns.blogspot.com/2009/03/home.htmlAnnounced in April 2009. First Thing in May. Next month will be ONE YEAR!At the start (April-May)47 people set up blogs, told us they were going to do it18 from first program29 new people.As of June 2009 – 16 of those new 29 had completed new prerequisite.