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I didn't take the entire series, but Robert Chavez was a good instructor for the SPARQL courses. I came in knowing most of the basics of SPARQL, but the SPARQL 2 course was extremely helpful for seeing what more could be done with SPARQL/linked data in general. I also found the PHP/APIs one with Caleb Tucker-Raymond quite useful, though I knew a good deal about PHP beforehand so I can't say how that course would be to those without that background. The course was what I needed to put together two things I was already pretty familiar with. -----Original Message----- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Andrew Weidner Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 10:18 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Juice - thoughts? I've taken a number of courses with Library Juice and had really good learning experiences. The series on XML and RDF based systems is excellent: http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/certificate-xml-rdf.php As are the courses on metadata design and implementation: http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/105-metadata-design.php http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/106-metadata-implementation.php The time commitment is substantial, but the instructors have been very flexible about turning in assignments after the deadlines. Andrew On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 9:38 PM, Patricia Farnan <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > 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. 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