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The managers in my library wanted to try out the courses to see what they were like, so I was able to be one of the 'experiments' when I did the PHP & APIs course. Some others did a management course which they didn't find nearly as good as I found mine. So I guess I was the lucky one to get a good instructor! -----Original Message----- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of davesgonechina Sent: Wednesday, 28 October 2015 12:55 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Juice - thoughts? 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. If you > have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by > return e-mail and delete or destroy the document. Confidential and > legal privilege are not waived or lost by reason of mistaken delivery > to you. The University of Notre Dame Australia is not responsible for > any changes made to a document other than those made by the > University. Before opening or using attachments please check them for > viruses and defects. Our liability is limited to re-supplying any affected attachments. > IMPORTANT: This e-mail and any attachments may be confidential. 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