Thursday, September 22, 2011

Shadowing a Techy

I think I am in a little over my head with 3 classes in one semester but i am chugging ahead.
I plan to work on the questionaire for my fellow managers this weekend.
I have been ask to make this digital repository accessible only to managers in our region for now so I also have to learn about limited access.
I think my next course of action should be spending time with someone who has built a repository like this so I am going to see if our local library has a techy I can spend some time with.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

It's all in who you Poll!

I have been asking those who will use this library what they want to see in a digital repository. While we have many of our books already in hardcover form, it is important that they can be accessed via a digital resource,
I decided to devise a poll and add all of those who will have access.
Questions will include:
What websites do you frequently visit when searching for help in managing your business?
What resource have you found invaluable as you manage your team?
What one author do you reach for when working to improve your leadership skills?
If you could choose any resource for training what would it be?
I am learning in 705 that research is so important no matter what venture you are taking so I think this is a good place to start.

Saturday, September 3, 2011

What would you like to see

This week I started some research into what needs to be done to set up a digital repository that will benefit those who are managers or working toward management in the Engle region lia sophia group. One of the interesting things is that I also received some information about the same approach Thomas Nelson library is doing at USC, I would love to live close enough to be an intern on that project since I think the hands on experience would be invaluable. But, since VA is a little too far away I am going to rely on the written information I have found.
I have also decided to invite all those who will be using this repository to give me their input so I will be sending out an email asking for unput in the next week. Basically I want to know what those in other management positions would deem as information important to include in a repository and what they would like to see. I have to flesh these questions out but the thought process is there and growing.