Module 15 - Blog Post 10

If I could pick just one idea from this course and as a part of this module, which I would take forward with me, it would be that technology is where we, as librarians, must shine.  I cannot reference only one source here, but most all that we have read and seen this semester.  The second thing I would choose to take forward, which is just about as important as the first, is that we, again, as librarians, must get in there and advocate for ourselves.  We must become technology whizzes and make ourselves indispensible.  As I move through my new profession, I take with me all the new technologies that I have been exposed to this year.  I have discovered so many new things to share with my administrators, teachers, parents, and students.  Some of these amazing new programs and tools I am sure I will never use as there is not enough time, but they are still in my toolbox.  I absolutely love Pearltress and the curation tools we have used.  At least we can find and share new things, even if we cannot employ them all.  I will use the curation tools extensively.  In fact, I already am.  Social media is a thing that is slow coming to my district.  However, I will read blogs by prominent librarians about what they are doing in their schools and libraries.  Of course, the ALA and the SCLA will be my go to places for trends in librarianship.  As a whole, I have learned a great deal from my peers and the content from this course and am sure I will be a better librarian for it.  Thank you to all and to Dr. Green for a fabulous learning experience.