Welcome to Mesa County Libraries Webolution 2011, an online self-discovery program that encourages the exploration of web tools, online resources, and Mesa County Libraries' e-resources. We first debuted Webolution in 2007 and asked staff to complete 23 tasks. Our awesome staff committed to the program with much gusto and discovered such tools as wikis, podcasts, downloadable audiobooks, cartoon creator tools, and much more. Webolution 3.0 picked up again in 2009 with more fun tasks. This year, we're simply calling it 'Webolution 2011' and will ask staff to complete 10 tasks...and then we'll do it all over again :)
The Origin of Webolution
This program was originally developed and launched for the staff at the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in August 2006 as Learning 2.0. Since the program's launch, the exercises here have helped many other library systems develop programs of their own. Many of the exercises contained within the project are being utilized and/or modified, with permission and credit to, the Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Library.
This program was originally developed and launched for the staff at the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in August 2006 as Learning 2.0. Since the program's launch, the exercises here have helped many other library systems develop programs of their own. Many of the exercises contained within the project are being utilized and/or modified, with permission and credit to, the Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Library.
About the Project
As information professionals, we are expected to keep up with rapidly changing technologies and information. Our customers expect us to be “experts” on a variety of topics. Many of the latest Web 2.0 tools provide new avenues for our customers and ourselves to access information, create new social networks, and enhance our learning in an online environment. Although we can’t know everything, after completing the Mesa County Libraries Webolution 2011 program, you will become more knowledgeable, better able to address customer inquiries, and, perhaps, become inspired to new, creative endeavors of your own.
The objectives of this program are to:
- encourage exploration of web tools and Mesa County Libraries online resources.
- provide staff with tools to better support our library's mission: "...[to] provide information and enrichment to our community, and connection to the world."
- reward staff for taking the initiative to complete 10 self-discovery exercises.
- promote professional development and self-guided learning.
Everyone is encouraged to participate. Remember, according to our Strategic Plan, those who fulfill a public service role within the library system are required to complete the program. But, don't groan! It's fun, and we'll also periodically give you chances to earn extra entries for the grand prize drawings. And what are the grand prizes, you ask?
We're offering 2 prizes this year: a Sony eReader or a $100 downtown Grand Junction gift card. Wow! You'll tell us in your first blog post which prize you're gunning for and we'll take note of it. Just remember that you have to complete ALL 10 tasks by
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the program work?
This 'season's' Webolution is a self-guided program with 10 tasks or discoveries that staff will complete for the purpose of enhancing our ability to serve our customers, increasing our own knowledge of technology and our workplace, and developing new skills.
How does the program work?
This 'season's' Webolution is a self-guided program with 10 tasks or discoveries that staff will complete for the purpose of enhancing our ability to serve our customers, increasing our own knowledge of technology and our workplace, and developing new skills.
Am I eligible to participate?
All Mesa County Libraries staff are welcome and encouraged to participate regardless of job position or full- or part-time status. Only Mesa County Libraries staff are eligible for entries for the grand prize drawings.
Can I work on this project on library time?
Yes! This project is intended to supplement your professional development and provide you with the tools to better serve our customers. If you have specific questions about time management, please contact your supervisor.
How long do I have to complete the project?
To be eligible for the grand prize drawing, you must have all tasks completed by end of business day (8pm) on
How do I track my progress?
As part of the project, you will create a blog to record the results of your activities. Each discovery task will ask you to write a blog post reflecting on your experience with each task.
Please title each blog post according to the task number and task at hand, e.g. "Task #1, eBooks", "Task #7, wiki" etc.
Shawna and/or Cari will review the blogs to ensure eligibility for the grand prizes.
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