I know it sounds ridiculous, but for me the biggest discovery was that all these resources were available to our patrons. As a new librarian, I have been steadily working to learn all that I need to know to fulfill my job responsibilities. The previous librarian either wasn't really technologically savvy or she didn't see the possibilities for patrons. I have spent some time in the past few months making resources accessible to our patrons (we didn't even have an online catalogue) so it was great news that these databases were available! I very much appreciate the opportunity to learn what these databases contain and how to use them so I can then transmit information to our patrons.
As I have worked through this class I have printed out the information sheets provided by the State Library. I made a binder at the library that is labeled "Online databases" and put these info sheets in the binder and placed it on our computer table along with a sign. I have also made an effort to tell people who I think might be interested in using them like students, college students, and community members who do research. I intend to launch a media campaign shortly to inform the community of all the new happenings at our library - new hours, databases, weekly story time, book club, and ebooks coming in the summer.
You go, still learning! And keep your patrons learning, too! Thanks for being with us here at the SD State Library E-Resources Challenge. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Take a bow! and now, back to work.... :)
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