Re: [CODE4LIB] Circulation clerk learning to code.

Hey Patrick, I was exactly in this position a few years ago. I worked for about 5 years as a paraprofessional mostly in circulation in academic libraries. After becoming more and more interested in library technology, I started teaching myself web development, starting with freeCodeCamp and then

Re: [CODE4LIB] Circulation clerk learning to code.

Hi, Fun topic. I got into programming about 35 years ago because I wanted to solve specific problems (in music) -- so I was drawn in not by programming itself, but by a sustaining passion. I believe that a focused hunger is needed to get through the thousands of hours of frustration that

Re: [CODE4LIB] [EXT] [CODE4LIB] Circulation clerk learning to code.

Patrick - congratulations on going down this path and learning to code. It's nice that you enjoy working in libraries, but you may find it a bit early to decide where to move forward. There is a very old book, "Do what you want, the money will follow", that got me thinking more about what I

Re: [CODE4LIB] Circulation clerk learning to code.

Hi Patrick, I would suggest: -1- Yes, stay in libraries! We always need more technically skilled people. -2- Find some librarians who are in positions that appeal to you with whom you can do informational interviews. Ask them what their work is like and how they ended up there. -3- Collect

Re: [CODE4LIB] Circulation clerk learning to code.

Chiming in. Erich's advice and perspective are spot on from where I stand. For my part (though I'm in a different part of my career) developing code (or being a sysadmin, or being a metadata person, or...) in an academic setting, specifically in libraries, is super rewarding professionally

Re: [CODE4LIB] Circulation clerk learning to code.

I will second Peter's mention of having a passion. Some programmers are passionate about coding itself. It doesn't really matter what field you're in in that case. Other programmers, like me, are passionate about building solutions with programming just being a means to an end. I would also

Re: [CODE4LIB] Circulation clerk learning to code.

Patrick, I commend you on expanding your knowledge and skill. Creating, modifying or even just understanding computer code can be very satisfying. While in some sense it doesn't really matter what kind of code you learn as a beginner, you may want to start thinking about what direction you

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Re: [CODE4LIB] Circulation clerk learning to code.

Hi Patrick, Welcome to the right place! I am a Web Designer/Developer and for our University's Libraries. I am not a librarian, I have worked as a Web Designer in other fields and I say if you like libraries, STAY in libraries. I feel lucky to have landed here for many of the reasons stated by

Re: [CODE4LIB] Circulation clerk learning to code.

> > On Dec 15, 2022, at 6:14 PM, Patrick Pletcher > <00e4f601e659-dmarc-requ...@lists..clir.org> wrote: > > Hi, this is my first time posting to a list like this. I am a circulation > clerk who is learning to code at freecodecamp.org. Right now I am studying > html and css, but I plan on

Re: [CODE4LIB] batch download

> On Dec 15, 2022, at 10:00 PM, CODE4LIB automatic digest system > wrote: > > Is there someway I can get the Web browser(s) to download all of the files? Hi Eric, You might want to check out a Firefox plugin, appropriately called “Open Multiple Urls”:

Re: [CODE4LIB] Circulation clerk learning to code.

Hi Patrick, Clearly, folks here have some strong feelings on this topic. My advice is that you inventory your basic skills, set your goals, and create a plan. Clearly, unless you can come up with a unique and essential product, or claw your way to the top of a vendor organization, you are not

[CODE4LIB] BitCurator Forum 2023: Preliminary Program Now Available

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