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I learned the basics when I was a cataloger. It went something like this: Use SQL to query catalog database to identify some bit of bad data. Fix data manually. Use SQL to query as above. Decide there's gotta be an easier way to fix, identify a tool and learn enough to fix with a script. Use SQL to query, use script to fix, decide we need a regular report to identify new records with the bad data, learn about cron to automate, logging, email reports. Etc. I find it much more motivating to learn by fixing an existing problem or make an existing workflow more efficient and hands-off. Once you start thinking about problems in that way, the specific tools/languages/etc should be whatever makes sense. Eventually you build up a pool of experience that makes every next project a little easier than the last one. ------- Mark Sandford Systems Librarian Assistant Professor in the Libraries Colgate University Libraries On Wed, Oct 17, 2018 at 10:31 AM Athina Livanos-Propst < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm new to the list serv and am trying to build up my knowledge base for > learning more coding skills that I can apply to my library and my work. I'd > love to hear your best recommendations for teaching myself new tech skills, > where to learn said skills, and which skill sets you've found most useful. > > For reference, I have a cataloging background and am just dipping my toes > into the wacky world of SQL queries, and I'm kinda loving it and want to > play more. > > Thanks in advance! > Athina > > Athina Livanos-Propst > Digital Librarian & Editorial Services, Manager | PBS LearningMedia > O: 703-739-5485 | [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> >