Welcome to the Prospect Heights Public Library's 23 Things
The PHPL 23 Things is a training tool for staff to learn and refresh their technology skills. Completing these 23 exercises will allow you the time and opportunity to explore the Library's website and databases, watch videocasts, take an online training class and more.
This program was created in 2009 by Shannon Scanlan, the Technology Resources Librarian at the Prospect Heights Public Library.
The 23 Things training program is based on The Learning 2.0 program developed by Helene Blowers at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
How it works:
The learning process is up to you. By starting at week 1 and working your way through week 12, you will complete 23 exercises. These 23 Things have been identified as basic core competencies and job skills for working at the Library. Some of the exercises are as easy as visiting a website or watching a video. Using the Internet as a training tool allows you to decide when to learn and the depth of your learning.
Getting Started:
To begin, under the Navigator section to the right, click on the folder named The 23 Things. After selecting the folder and clicking to open, chose the document 23 Things List for staff. This list can be printed out and used to track your progress of the training program. Once you've printed the list you can begin the program by watching the Powerpoint presentation and printing out the bookmark located in The 23 Things folder.
**Videocasts, movies and documents will be uploaded to this page by the Monday of the appropriate week.
Week 2:
Here is thelinkto take a 2007 Office System Training Course. I suggest beginning with the audio courses for either Outlook 2007 or Word 2007. These short audio courses also contain visual images of the software.
Week 3:
The videocast on Drives, Files, Folders and Removable Storage is located in 2 locations. The video is in the 23 Things folder on this website and also on the S Drive in the All Staff Folder, 23 Things Folder. If you are watching the video from within the library I recommend you access the video on the S drive in the All Staff folder, 23 Things folder. Double click on the file titled Files and Storage and the video will open and play in Windows Media Player. The videocast does have narration.
Week 4:
The videocast on using your Web Browser and Google is located in 2 locations. You can watch the video on this web site by accessing it through The 23 things folder or you can watch the video on the S drive in the All Staff folder, 23 Things folder.If you are watching the video from within the library I recommend you access the video on the S drive in the All Staff folder, 23 Things folder.The video will open and play in Windows Media Player and does have narration.
Watch a short videocast on using Microsoft Outlook Email.You can watch the video titled Basic Outlook Email on this web site by accessing it through The 23 things folder or you can watch the video on the S drive in the All Staff folder, 23 Things folder.If you are watching the video from within the library I recommend you access the video on the S drive in the All Staff folder, 23 Things folder.The video will open and play in Windows Media Player and does have narration, I suggest that you turn the volume up or use headphones.
Week 6:
The videocast for Microsoft Outlook Calendar is located in 2 locations. You can watch the video titled Outlook Calendar on this web site by accessing it through The 23 things folder or you can watch the video on the S drive in the All Staff folder, 23 Things folder.If you are watching the video from within the library I recommend you access the video on the S drive in the All Staff folder, 23 Things folder.The video will open and play in Windows Media Player and does have narration. As with the previous videocasts, you might want to use headphones or turn the volume up.
Week 7:
There are 2 documents with tips on using Word 2007. The document Word 2007 Quick Reference can be found in The 23 Things folder on this web site and on the S drive, All Staff folder, 23 Things folder. The document Word 2007 Introduction was put on the staff page after Betty Shubeck's Word demonstration at staff in-service day. You can also find the document in the 23 Things folder on this web site and in the S drive, All Staff folder, 23 Things folder. Both documents will be handy ready reference when we make the switch from Word 2003 to Word 2007.
Week 8:
Watch a short videocast on the Library's online services. The video Online Services can be found in The 23 Things folder on this website and in the S drive, All Staff folder, 23 Things folder. If you are in the Library I recommend you watch the video on the S drive. The video will open in Windows Media Player, you will want to turn the volume up or use headphones.
Search the Library's database Medline Plus for medical information.
Search the Library's database Reference USA for a local business or your own residential information.
Sign up for 1 or more of the Library's e-newsletters.
Week 9:
Watch a short videocast on Events. The video Events can be found in The 23 Things folder on this website and in the S drive, All Staff folder, 23 Things folder. If you are in the library I recommend you watch the video on the S drive and turn the volume up or use headphones. After watching the videocast check out the Library's events by accessing the Events calendar on the Library's webpage.
Week 10:
Watch a short video on using the Windows Mode in Workflows. You can view the video by clicking on this link:
Fun fact: These were the first 2 videos I ever created, they date from 2008 when we were first using the new Workflows. At the end of the Searching Workflows video I mention a 3rd video but there are only 2.
Week 11:
Watch a short videocast on using the staff page. The video Staff Internet can be found in The 23 Things folder on this website and in the S drive, All Staff folder, 23 Things folder. If you are in the library I recommend you watch the video on the S drive and turn the volume up or use headphones.
This was the 3rd video I ever created back in 2008. The second video L22 on the features of the L2 calendar can be be found in The 23 Things folder on this website and in the S drive, All Staff folder, 23 Things folder.
After watching the videos, write an entry on the staff only blog and leave a comment on another staff member's blog entry.
Week 12:
CONGRATULATIONS, you have completed The 23 Things! Please keep this website bookmarked. The links and videos will remain here permanently to allow you to re-watch them or share them. If you need any further training or have questions, "You can find me in the back of the library, thanks for watching!".
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