Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Juice - thoughts?
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:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Andrew Weidner Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 10:18 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU 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 <patricia.far...@nd.edu.au> 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:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf > Of davesgonechina > Sent: Wednesday, 28 October 2015 12:55 PM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > 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 <dfo...@montevallo.edu> > 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: dfo...@montevallo.edu > > > > > > > > -Original Message----- > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf > > Of REESE-HORNSBY, TWYLA > > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1:47 PM > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > 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 > > twyla.reese-horn...@tccd.edu | www.tccd.edu > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf > > Of Patricia Farnan > > Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 9:40 PM > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Juice - thoughts? > > > > I recently did a course through Library Juice on PHP & APIs, and
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 <patricia.far...@nd.edu.au> 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:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of > davesgonechina > Sent: Wednesday, 28 October 2015 12:55 PM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > 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 <dfo...@montevallo.edu> > 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: dfo...@montevallo.edu > > > > > > > > -Original Message----- > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf > > Of REESE-HORNSBY, TWYLA > > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1:47 PM > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > 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 > > twyla.reese-horn...@tccd.edu | www.tccd.edu > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf > > Of Patricia Farnan > > Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 9:40 PM > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > 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:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf > > Of BWS Johnson > > Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2015 4:14 AM > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > 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. > >
Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Juice - thoughts?
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:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of davesgonechina Sent: Wednesday, 28 October 2015 12:55 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU 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 <dfo...@montevallo.edu> 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: dfo...@montevallo.edu > > > > -Original Message- > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf > Of REESE-HORNSBY, TWYLA > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1:47 PM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > 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 > twyla.reese-horn...@tccd.edu | www.tccd.edu > > -Original Message- > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf > Of Patricia Farnan > Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 9:40 PM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > 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:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf > Of BWS Johnson > Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2015 4:14 AM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > 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 h
Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Juice - thoughts?
I taught a course for Library Juice Academy last year. Definitely mind the four weeks, but they have some very strong instructors and the fella that runs it seems very committed to providing a good experience for students. I think it's a good outfit. Best regards, *Jason Bengtson, MLIS, MA* Innovation Architect *Houston Academy of MedicineThe Texas Medical Center Library* 1133 John Freeman Blvd Houston, TX 77030 http://library.tmc.edu/ www.jasonbengtson.com On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 5:47 AM, Jeremy Cope <j.c...@erambler.co.uk> wrote: > Might not be quite what you're after, but there's some free online training > at http://datalib.edina.ac.uk/mantra/ — a bit UK-focussed maybe but worth > a > look? > > Christine Borgman's book "Big Data, Little Data, No Data" > http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0262028565 is pretty good too, if you like to > learn that way. > > Jez > > On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 04:57 davesgonechina <davesgonech...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > 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 <dfo...@montevallo.edu> > > 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: dfo...@montevallo.edu > > > > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf > Of > > > REESE-HORNSBY, TWYLA > > > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1:47 PM > > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > > 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 > > > twyla.reese-horn...@tccd.edu | www.tccd.edu > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf > Of > > > Patricia Farnan > > > Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 9:40 PM > > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > > 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:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf > Of > > > BWS Johnson > > > Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2015 4:14 AM > > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.ED
Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Juice - thoughts?
I agree. I emailed him recently (after 5 pm) about taking a course of out sequence and was surprised to get a reply that same evening. He explained it was better to take the courses in order. He then offered to email me when the next sequence started.I plan to take a course in the near future now that I have a little less on my plate. 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 twyla.reese-horn...@tccd.edu | www.tccd.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Jason Bengtson Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 9:06 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Juice - thoughts? I taught a course for Library Juice Academy last year. Definitely mind the four weeks, but they have some very strong instructors and the fella that runs it seems very committed to providing a good experience for students. I think it's a good outfit. Best regards, *Jason Bengtson, MLIS, MA* Innovation Architect *Houston Academy of MedicineThe Texas Medical Center Library* 1133 John Freeman Blvd Houston, TX 77030 http://library.tmc.edu/ www.jasonbengtson.com On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 5:47 AM, Jeremy Cope <j.c...@erambler.co.uk> wrote: > Might not be quite what you're after, but there's some free online > training at http://datalib.edina.ac.uk/mantra/ — a bit UK-focussed > maybe but worth a look? > > Christine Borgman's book "Big Data, Little Data, No Data" > http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0262028565 is pretty good too, if you like > to learn that way. > > Jez > > On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 04:57 davesgonechina <davesgonech...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > 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 > > <dfo...@montevallo.edu> > > 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: dfo...@montevallo.edu > > > > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On > > > Behalf > Of > > > REESE-HORNSBY, TWYLA > > > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1:47 PM > > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > > 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 > > > twyla.reese-horn...@tccd.edu | www.tccd.edu > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On > > > Behalf > Of > > >
Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Juice - thoughts?
Might not be quite what you're after, but there's some free online training at http://datalib.edina.ac.uk/mantra/ — a bit UK-focussed maybe but worth a look? Christine Borgman's book "Big Data, Little Data, No Data" http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0262028565 is pretty good too, if you like to learn that way. Jez On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 at 04:57 davesgonechina <davesgonech...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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 <dfo...@montevallo.edu> > 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: dfo...@montevallo.edu > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of > > REESE-HORNSBY, TWYLA > > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1:47 PM > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > 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 > > twyla.reese-horn...@tccd.edu | www.tccd.edu > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of > > Patricia Farnan > > Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 9:40 PM > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > 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:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of > > BWS Johnson > > Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2015 4:14 AM > > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > > 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
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 twyla.reese-horn...@tccd.edu | www.tccd.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Patricia Farnan Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 9:40 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU 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:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of BWS Johnson Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2015 4:14 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU 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.
Re: [CODE4LIB] Library Juice - thoughts?
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: dfo...@montevallo.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of REESE-HORNSBY, TWYLA Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1:47 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU 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 twyla.reese-horn...@tccd.edu | www.tccd.edu -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Patricia Farnan Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 9:40 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU 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:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of BWS Johnson Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2015 4:14 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU 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.
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 <dfo...@montevallo.edu> 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: dfo...@montevallo.edu > > > > -Original Message- > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of > REESE-HORNSBY, TWYLA > Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1:47 PM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > 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 > twyla.reese-horn...@tccd.edu | www.tccd.edu > > -Original Message- > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of > Patricia Farnan > Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 9:40 PM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > 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:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of > BWS Johnson > Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2015 4:14 AM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > 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. >
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
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:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of BWS Johnson Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2015 4:14 AM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU 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.
