Friday 02 November 2018
Well that didn't go very well - finished the survey instructions and then back to work so no time to sort out sending out the instructions and updated survey. Very tired in evenings especially since the clocks have gone back.
Problems with SUNET now appearing in Swedish overall except for my surveys but no good having to keep translating what the headings mean so I can work with my surveys...
Now having another health issue - twisted slightly when getting up from the settee at about 08.25 on Wed morning... eina, eina !! resulted in trying to work from home on Wednesday then throwing in the towel yesterday and today. Particularly sore yesterday despite painkillers - 400mcg ibuprofen + 200mg paracetamol + codeine... lovely cocktail and then to make matters worse could hardly move in bed as on rhs the pain was so intense giving me spasms each time I moved.
This morning also bad but dosed again and feeling a tad better - can also see the bruises coming out... so trying to stay on top of the pain...
So not much mileage again with my thesis...
:(:(:(
Friday, 2 November 2018
Saturday, 27 October 2018
next baby steps...
Saturday 27 October 2018
Time seems to be flying by and I am still playing catch up...
Along with bad shoulder osteoarthritis and too much sitting, not getting much done with the thesis.
Today am focusing on giving detailed instructions to completing the Phase 1 Survey (as I think I should have done when first sent out)!
Then can send to those libraries which kindly responded to my 'desperate' plea on LIS-MED and HLG-Members to complete a mini survey which asked for LKS managers to complete the survey and then I could send them the Phase 1 survey which they seemed to have missed.
All in all timing seems to be off when sent the first one round but I was trying to progress - lesson learned for now!
So off to reconnect with the survey instructions now.
Trying to get rid of the feeling of going round in circles and not looking forward to more shoulder pain later.... :(
Time seems to be flying by and I am still playing catch up...
Along with bad shoulder osteoarthritis and too much sitting, not getting much done with the thesis.
Today am focusing on giving detailed instructions to completing the Phase 1 Survey (as I think I should have done when first sent out)!
Then can send to those libraries which kindly responded to my 'desperate' plea on LIS-MED and HLG-Members to complete a mini survey which asked for LKS managers to complete the survey and then I could send them the Phase 1 survey which they seemed to have missed.
All in all timing seems to be off when sent the first one round but I was trying to progress - lesson learned for now!
So off to reconnect with the survey instructions now.
Trying to get rid of the feeling of going round in circles and not looking forward to more shoulder pain later.... :(
Mmmm... well that last post is almost a year old! but then falling and fracturing my right wrist (almost) didn't exactly help the cause.
Been back at work full time now since 1 April and still feel as though I am catching up...
Master's dissertation taking shape - 1st survey sent out last Friday with great trepidation!
For some reason this dissertation seems to me more like a systematic review but can't seem to engage with it as I had hoped to. Lots of ideas in my head and thoughts to write down but when I come to write them, they have fled the scene!!
Been back at work full time now since 1 April and still feel as though I am catching up...
Master's dissertation taking shape - 1st survey sent out last Friday with great trepidation!
For some reason this dissertation seems to me more like a systematic review but can't seem to engage with it as I had hoped to. Lots of ideas in my head and thoughts to write down but when I come to write them, they have fled the scene!!
Thursday, 28 September 2017
Tuesday, 13 June 2017
CILIP Professional Workshop - Tuesday 13 June 2017: Exeter University Campus
Attended the CILIP Certification workshop today which went very well - as was with Carol (Libary Manager) and Charlotte (part-time library assistant) I didn't experience any nerves at all! We sat at the back together.
Most of the content was very familiar to me as this was the 4th workshop I have attended over the years... I was struck though by how much was different from even 3 years' ago with the process and VLE appearing to be easier to understand and navigate.
After lunch we had a self-guided tour of the 'new' Forum Library - Carol guided us round. There are 3 floors all colour coded in Autumn Shades - bottom floor - orange, middle floor - yellow and top floor - green. Each floor has a similar layout of books, MFD, quiet study rooms, desks, tables etc. This gives the feeling of consistency and recognition to people using the studying facilities. Carol explained that they had no control over the colour choices but that the use of colour is very minimal compared to the original design which had whole walls of colour. She had been involved with the build of The Forum some 3 years' ago.
The Uni has RFID self-issue units compared to our barcode 2CQR self-issue unit - being a university there are of course, multiple units. As the students are now on vacation the Forum Library and building were much quieter which made it easier to move around.
Similarities with our service are that as an NHS library we are open 24/7, 365 days a year with access to a self-service machine and cluster PCs in a security protected zone.
Ebooks have shelf-markers with allocated QR codes for ease of access for patrons. As we share the same LMS - Innovative Millennium and therefore the OPAC, we also share good working practices.
Differences are the colour zones which are a good idea as the library is split over 3 floors whereas our library is on part of only one floor.
Ideas- the large plasma/TV display screen is an excellent idea which gives patrons up to the minute information about events and other general information.
Problems/Issues - space is an issue when all the students are back but they have a policy of not 'hogging' desk/PC space for too long thus giving everyone an opportunity to utilise the facilities.
Didn't like the 'self-guided' tour - instructions were confusing with no reference to the colour coded floors for ease of reference. The leaflet could have been better designed and look more professional.
Improvements - an app guide or recorded guide would have been preferable and would have given us more information. Perhaps water could be provided - water cooler with water bottles or water on tap from mains.
Most of the content was very familiar to me as this was the 4th workshop I have attended over the years... I was struck though by how much was different from even 3 years' ago with the process and VLE appearing to be easier to understand and navigate.
After lunch we had a self-guided tour of the 'new' Forum Library - Carol guided us round. There are 3 floors all colour coded in Autumn Shades - bottom floor - orange, middle floor - yellow and top floor - green. Each floor has a similar layout of books, MFD, quiet study rooms, desks, tables etc. This gives the feeling of consistency and recognition to people using the studying facilities. Carol explained that they had no control over the colour choices but that the use of colour is very minimal compared to the original design which had whole walls of colour. She had been involved with the build of The Forum some 3 years' ago.
The Uni has RFID self-issue units compared to our barcode 2CQR self-issue unit - being a university there are of course, multiple units. As the students are now on vacation the Forum Library and building were much quieter which made it easier to move around.
Similarities with our service are that as an NHS library we are open 24/7, 365 days a year with access to a self-service machine and cluster PCs in a security protected zone.
Ebooks have shelf-markers with allocated QR codes for ease of access for patrons. As we share the same LMS - Innovative Millennium and therefore the OPAC, we also share good working practices.
Differences are the colour zones which are a good idea as the library is split over 3 floors whereas our library is on part of only one floor.
Ideas- the large plasma/TV display screen is an excellent idea which gives patrons up to the minute information about events and other general information.
Problems/Issues - space is an issue when all the students are back but they have a policy of not 'hogging' desk/PC space for too long thus giving everyone an opportunity to utilise the facilities.
Didn't like the 'self-guided' tour - instructions were confusing with no reference to the colour coded floors for ease of reference. The leaflet could have been better designed and look more professional.
Improvements - an app guide or recorded guide would have been preferable and would have given us more information. Perhaps water could be provided - water cooler with water bottles or water on tap from mains.
Saturday, 10 June 2017
CILIP Chartership
Starting again!
The VLE has been considerably improved and I am finding the portal and process now rather inviting.
Certification event (3rd or 4th) on Tuesday 13 June 2017 and now have a new mentor so this should send everything in the right direction for a change!
Realising I am frequently in the analysis paralysis zone about new things although happy with my Masters in Digital Information & Library Services at Boras Uni, Sweden. 'Just' have one half module - Digital Tech 2 to complete and then THE DISSERTATION!!! Only downside is I have to go and do a viva in front of my tutors, professor and fellow students and answer any questions... At the same time I have to be able to think quickly on my feet and critique a fellow student...
The VLE has been considerably improved and I am finding the portal and process now rather inviting.
Certification event (3rd or 4th) on Tuesday 13 June 2017 and now have a new mentor so this should send everything in the right direction for a change!
Realising I am frequently in the analysis paralysis zone about new things although happy with my Masters in Digital Information & Library Services at Boras Uni, Sweden. 'Just' have one half module - Digital Tech 2 to complete and then THE DISSERTATION!!! Only downside is I have to go and do a viva in front of my tutors, professor and fellow students and answer any questions... At the same time I have to be able to think quickly on my feet and critique a fellow student...
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
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