Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Task # 9 Universal Class

Wow!!!!!   What a wonderful new resource!  I did option B, but I did register in case I wanted to take a class later.   I can see thousands of applications where this site could be invaluable for our patrons.  For example: Maybe you have trouble writing letters with the proper grammar - take the grammar class.  You want to do your own taxes or design your own budget - take an accounting class.  Want to brush up on your medical skills - take the medical course.  The list goes on and on.

I think that we should have a staff meeting to go over how the site works and discuss other possible uses, since I feel that it will become very popular.

I think that when a patron goes to our home page, there should be a scrolling pop up like the ones we currently have such as: Get the Library App, Consumer Reports, etc.  It could say something like:  New at all Mesa County Libraries:  Over 500 online courses to sharpen your skills.  Or something to that effect.  Anyway, its a great new site.  And what a coincidence.  As I am sitting here at the computer lab desk, I just had a patron want to sign up for one of the classes!

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