This discussion *really* needs to move to the discuss list:
In a message dated: 28 Jan 2004 19:56:43 EST
Bruce Dawson said:
>> > I didn't understand that's what was needed of the "library project". For
>> > some reason, I got the impression that it needs some programming and
>> > presentations, ...=
>> Just CDs for the moment. It'd be nice to do talks too, and they'd
>> like that as well.
>
>OK. I can handle both of those - but maybe I should ask: what kind of
>talks?
>
>> > Oh. If that's what's needed, I can burn CDs (and possibly even DVD's,
>> > and I need an excuse to try that out). Count me in. (But not until
>> > March). I just need the ISO images...
>> The idea would be that you'd burn stuff you use, so you'd download
>> for your own use, and give the library a copy that you've tried out.
>
>I'm not clear why they want only stuff *I* use.
>
>If you can give me the URLs for the messages describing the project
>(before Friday), then I'll enter it into the Wiki. It could clear up a
>lot of confusion.
>
[...snip...]
>Again, this information would be useful in the Project Description.
>Putting it in the Wiki means *we* (not just one person) can fine-tune it
>as things change.
>
>> > For which library? And how are they being trained? Can you "release"
>> > your training materials for others to improve/use? Also, what about the
>> > sales pitch you are using? Can you share that?
>> Sigh. Again, these are details that I'd planned to share with the
>> contributors who were to have signed up. I didn't get any (but
>> it now looks as though you may sign up?)
>
>As I said, I'm interested, but I want to better know what I'm getting
>into.
>
[...description of project...[
>
>Ah Ha! The germ of the project. Just what I was looking for, but
>couldn't remember or find.
This exchange beautifully explains IMO, why there are no volunteers.
No one understands what's going on, there are no meetings ever
scheduled to provide information, and those who think they *might* be
interested never get confirmation because there's no follow-through.
Putting the onus on the those who we want to be volunteers to get
their information by pulling teeth is not an effectivee method.
--
Seeya,
Paul
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