Questions?

Use the comments feature to post your questions about the mechanics of the hcplc-Lib 2.0 training program. The questions will be added to this blog post - with answers - to become a participant-generated FAQ about the training.

#1 - Are there prizes for participants?
Answer - Yes, for those who follow the entire program, create a training blog and fully participate there will be a drawing in July to award prizes like an iPOD Shuffle! Cool, huh?

#2 - I will be on vacation twice during the run of this training. Should I work ahead before each vacation or catch up at the end?
Answer - The training is self-paced, so there is no set start/stop dates for each section. That said, it would probably be better to catch up when you get back from your leave so you will have the benefit of the training blog postings and comments.

#3 - When we create a blog for the Lib 2.0 training, do we have to use our full names?
Answer - Participation in this training is a work-related activity and must be done using your real name. If you are uncomfortable using your last name when creating or posting to a blog (since they are publicly available), you can use your first name and last initial as an identifyer. Please let your immediate supervisor know if you will be doing this to ensure that you will receive appropriate credit for your participation. We also need to know who to give the fabulous prizes to after the training is complete!

#4 - I just posted something! Should I tell you (the 2.0 training team) or someone?
Answer - No need to tell us when you participate, although you might want to keep your supervisor informed about participating. Once we get to the third section (about blogs), every participant will be creating a blog to use as a workbook for the remainder of the training. We will be watching your progress on that.

#5 -With the "#12 - Gaming in Libraries" part of the "hcplc=Lib 2.0 Workbook" we going to have "games" unblocked so we can look at these on work time. For Example : http://www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html Not Available: Why? --> The Websense category "Games" is filtered. and our Skills Practice says to: Go to Just for Kids: Games and play one of the education games that the library offers through it's Web site.

Answer - Yes, during the training periods these sites will not be blocked on staff computers. The sites mentioned will only be unblocked for the duration of that section of the workbook though.

#6 - Some of these sites & services that we are using in the training have cool downloads, toolbar "add-ons" or other widgets that require install on the PC. Can we do this? Does this violate county or library policy on the use of the computers?

Answer - While we will be able to fully participate in the training and use all of the sites & services mentioned, there may be some policy issues that arrise. County policy prohibits the download and install of programs, toolbar accessories, etc. to the PCs. You will still be able to use the service (let's say del.icio.us) but not with the quick toolbar feature. Sorry, we can't override BOCC or county policies to do this training.

#7 - If I already have a blog (for some other purpose), can I use that user name and password for my 2.0 training blog?

Answer - Yes, you do need to create a new blog for the training though. If you use Blogger, you will see all of the blogs you have access to under the same password on the Blogger dashboard.

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