We’re looking to start fresh in 2013 by breaking old habits and having a new outlook on our jobs and mission. We hereby make the following resolutions:

Stay current. We plan to read as much as possible to stay current on news and issues in e-learning and technology. This is the only way we can remain competitive and relevant as a unit. We encourage our students, faculty and colleagues to do the same.

Stay conscious. We plan to expand and improve our knowledge-base regarding the various operating systems, gadgets, software, application and social media that being used in our Library, our community, and our personal lives. We’ve picked sides in the Apple vs. Android vs. PC vs. the world debate. (For the record, 1 out of our 3  unit members prefers the MAC environment.)

Be more approachable. The Library users we serve have lots of questions about every subject – from the Technology Design Studio to how to save an image. We plan to make it easier for them to ask the questions and be more receptive to causal, informal discussion. Technology doesn’t have to be stuffy; e-learning is more than just a digital interface and literacy.

Up the “fun” quotient. It’s easy for us to enjoy what we do – we’re techies and librarians. We want to spend more time doing what we enjoy and less time letting the stresses of life and work overtake us. We think demonstrating how much we love our jobs will also lend nicely to our approachability resolution.

While 2012 was a great year for the E-Learning Technologies unit and the Woodruff Library, we’re glad to have it wrapped up and be moving on. See you in 2013!