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I agree. I emailed him recently (after 5 pm) about taking a course of out sequence and was surprised to get a reply that same evening. He explained it was better to take the courses in order. He then offered to email me when the next sequence started. I plan to take a course in the near future now that I have a little less on my plate. Best, Twyla Reese-Hornsby Public Service Librarian | J. Ardis Bell Library Tarrant County College Northeast Campus | Office: NLIB 2127A 828 W. Harwood Rd. |Hurst, TX 76054 817-515-6365 | Fax: 817-515-6275 [log in to unmask] | www.tccd.edu -----Original Message----- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jason Bengtson Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 9:06 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Juice - thoughts? I taught a course for Library Juice Academy last year. Definitely mind the four weeks, but they have some very strong instructors and the fella that runs it seems very committed to providing a good experience for students. I think it's a good outfit. Best regards, *Jason Bengtson, MLIS, MA* Innovation Architect *Houston Academy of MedicineThe Texas Medical Center Library* 1133 John Freeman Blvd Houston, TX 77030 http://library.tmc.edu/ www.jasonbengtson.com On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 5:47 AM, Jeremy Cope <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Might not be quite what you're after, but there's some free online > training at http://datalib.edina.ac.uk/mantra/ — a bit UK-focussed > maybe but worth a look? > > Christine Borgman's book "Big Data, Little Data, No Data" > http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0262028565 is pretty good too, if you like > to learn that way. > > Jez > > On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 04:57 davesgonechina <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > > > I've not taken any classes on LibraryJuice mainly because I find > > their course descriptions too thin. The Data Management course has a > > better description than most, but perhaps I've been spoiled by > > Coursera where I can see a syllabus, schedule, and materials before > > deciding to pay any fees. I'm wondering, those of you who have taken > > a LibraryJuice course, what attracted you to it and how did the > > experience match or differ from your expectations? > > > > Dave > > > > On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 2:58 AM, Folds, Dusty > > <[log in to unmask]> > > wrote: > > > > > Yes, I concur with these comments. Just be aware of the time > > > commitment that will be involved. That's where I ran into problems, too. > > > > > > Dusty > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Dusty Folds, MLIS > > > Information Literacy and Digital Learning Librarian Assistant > > > Professor University of Montevallo Carmichael Library Station 6108 > > > Montevallo, AL 35115 > > > P: 205-665-6108 > > > F: 205-665-6112 > > > E: [log in to unmask] > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On > > > Behalf > Of > > > REESE-HORNSBY, TWYLA > > > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1:47 PM > > > To: [log in to unmask] > > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Juice - thoughts? > > > > > > I started a course (Introduction to XML) through Library Juice a > > > year ago. I wasn't able to finish it due to some personal > > > challenges but I still have access to the archived class which is > > > great. Like > Patricia, I > > > found the content very useful but underestimated how much time I > > > needed > > to > > > read and study the material. Four weeks goes fast! The instructor > > > also scheduled times to meet online for questions. > > > > > > I did have trouble getting used to the Moodle platform but I think > > > it > has > > > since been upgraded to be more user friendly. > > > > > > I am seriously considering taking another course in the near future. > > > > > > Best, > > > > > > Twyla Reese-Hornsby > > > Public Service Librarian | J. Ardis Bell Library Tarrant County > > > College Northeast Campus | Office: NLIB 2127A > > > 828 W. Harwood Rd. |Hurst, TX 76054 > > > 817-515-6365 | Fax: 817-515-6275 > > > [log in to unmask] | www.tccd.edu > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On > > > Behalf > Of > > > Patricia Farnan > > > Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 9:40 PM > > > To: [log in to unmask] > > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Juice - thoughts? > > > > > > I recently did a course through Library Juice on PHP & APIs, and I > found > > > it really useful and easy to follow (well, easy for my poor brain > > > to follow. I still had to re-read my notes and re-listen to > > > certain parts > of > > > each video, to really let things sink in). The instructor was very > > > good > > at > > > staying in touch with students and interacting. > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On > > > Behalf > Of > > > BWS Johnson > > > Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2015 4:14 AM > > > To: [log in to unmask] > > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Juice - thoughts? > > > > > > Salvete! > > > > > > I'm going to be exceedingly naughty in replying to this. I > > > used to teach a course on Koha for Rory, so obviously I'm heavily biased. > > > > > > I taught twice, and as a fringe perq, he let instructors take > > certain > > > courses gratis. > > > > > > I would say overall that you're in for a treat. When it first > > started > > > it was a small experimental thing. A lot of the students' > > > experiences varied widely by how much they participated and which > > > instructor they selected. Rory has gone out of his way over the > > > years to solidify the lineup so that you get a good instructor. > > > Compared to my University, > they > > > are WAY cheaper. They weren't as comprehensive as my University, > > > but > hey, > > > that would be a really high bar. Also, they're designed with > > > someone > > that's > > > working full time in mind. > > > > > > > > > As far as I know, they're still using Moodle, so if you're > familiar > > > with that platform, you'll be right at home. > > > > > > The time commitment will vary by course, as well. I bet that > > > Rory would give you your instructor's email in advance to feel > > > things out > and > > > see how heavy the workload might be. > > > > > > So yeah, go for it! > > > > > > Hope this helped, > > > Brooke > > > IMPORTANT: This e-mail and any attachments may be confidential. 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