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
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> >
> >
> >
> > -----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
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> >
> > -----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
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