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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. If you > > are > > > not the intended recipient you should not disclose, copy, disseminate > or > > > otherwise use the information contained in it. 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