Hello- I have worked in a library setting for almost 13 years, and am pleased to be finding out just how far the system is willing to go to make itself remain important in all areas. When I first came to work at the library, we only had access to amber-screened (dumb) terminals which was several steps backward for me and I was totally disappointed. The director was of the mindset that you only needed access to any machine that was relevant to your position, otherwise "stay off".
I didn't know if I could work at such a place, but 13 years later I am still here. I believe I did lose several skills to the "do not use" mentality and I suggested as often as possible and to anybody that would listen that computers and technology were our friend and if it could be done manually or on a typewriter it could certainly be done better and faster on a computer! And yes, I understand- budget, budget, budget.
In the last several years we have been able to rethink and acquire the much needed people and technology the system has so desperately needed. I have to say that I am amazed at all the various changes our library has undergone, it's been quite a transformation and it just keeps coming! Suddenly I find myself lagging behind and am grateful for this opportunity to "catch up" on a few things... maybe even 23.
Thing one done and gone.
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