Monthly Archives: September 2011

What Makes a Good Study Group?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Lesley Looper

Some classmates and I have started talking about forming a study group, so I decided to google “What makes a good study group?” There are plenty of webpages and articles about the topic, so it’s been fun to read over them. … Continue reading →

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NCSLA’s Library School 2.0 Workshop

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Lesley Looper

Yesterday, I attended a workshop put on by the North Carolina Special Libraries Association, called Library School 2.0. It was a Friday afternoon workshop (which included a box lunch first) on the SAS campus in Cary, North Carolina. I’d never … Continue reading →

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Integrating “Things” (Thing 19, CPD23)

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Lesley Looper

How have I integrated the things I’ve explored through the 23 Things for Continued Professional Development blog? It’s been good to glance back over my CPD23 posts and see that I’ve done since it started! I’ve appreciated the direction and … Continue reading →

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Prezi (Thing 17, CPD23)

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Lesley Looper

Prezi and Slideshare are the focus of Thing 17 of CPD23. I’ve had a little more exposure to Prezi recently, so, in these busy times, I’ll zoom in on that for this post. So, what intrigued me about Prezi a … Continue reading →

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First Parking Ticket

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Lesley Looper

Argh! I got my first parking ticket on campus last night! 😦 I guess I need to either buy a parking pass or find another safe but free place to park. Despite the ticket, I enjoyed last night’s reference class, … Continue reading →

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Getting Involved: ALA Student Chapter Meeting #2

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Lesley Looper

I attended my second ALA Student Chapter meeting last night. It was nice to see people outside of class again. There was a bigger crowd, so we met in one of the classrooms instead of the lounge. I mentioned in my last … Continue reading →

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Screen Capture and Podcasts (Thing 18, CPD23)

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Lesley Looper

I enjoyed learning about ways to capture screen shots and other things on video for Thing 18 on the CPD23 blog. I can imaging using this for training later. I’m glad to see there’s a free online screen record, Screencast-O-Matic. … Continue reading →

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Advocacy, Speaking Up for the Profession, & Getting Published (Thing 16, CPD23)

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Lesley Looper

When I saw the topic for Thing 16 of the CPD23 blog, I smiled and remembered the YouTube video that Dr. Abdullahi showed our group at the end of Foundations (LIS 5000) class last Saturday. When Piers Cawley heard that … Continue reading →

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Professional Conferences (Thing 15, CPD23)

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Lesley Looper

Attending and presenting at conferences, workshops, seminars, and other professional training is the topic of Thing 15 on the CPD23 blog. The longer I’ve worked in libraries, the more I enjoy quality workshops and other training! I’ve enjoyed most of … Continue reading →

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Where Were You on 9/11?

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Lesley Looper

With all the talk leading up to today’s remembrance (anniversary seems too happy a word) of 9/11, I’ve been thinking lately about where I was when I heard about the horrific news that was unfolding in New York City, Washington, … Continue reading →

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