Comments on: Making things happen!

By: Ann Handley

Ann Handley — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:09:59 +0000

Meredith — This is not only a great program for libraries, it’s a great model for other industries looking to embrace social media tools. Well done!

By: Berthamae Walker

Berthamae Walker — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:54:28 +0000

Meredith, I’m responding from miles away in the Bahamas. I’ve been trying to think of ways to bring our academic library into the 21 century and not leave our patrons (especially faculty) behind. You’ve given me a great idea for trying something differnt to get our faculty involved in the life of the library. Thanks!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:28:20 +0000

Great job, Meredith.

You are not only helping the participants — I feel like I’ve learned quite a bit too!

By: Sarah Clark

Sarah Clark — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:43:09 +0000

Ditto! I haven’t had the opportunity to peruse the 5 weeks stuff very deeply yet, but I’m impressed with what I’ve seen. It’s inspiring me not only to keep working on growing our own efforts, but also to think about ways I can contribute to the wider community.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:09:20 +0000

You people rock–all of you. I’ve poked around the site a bit and just watched the introductory screencast and–wow. Just wow.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:30:00 +0000

Thank you, Meredith, and all the other hard working folks who have made this happen. And, thank you for showing me “the hope.”

There are some absolutely amazing things going on in our profession! I, and maybe some others, need to remember that.

Thank you.

By: walt crawford

walt crawford — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 20:16:49 +0000

I just love upbeat posts [no emoticon, no irony, telling the truth].

“That this course even exists is a testament to what a wonderfully open profession we are a part of and what a great leveler the online world is.”

That sounds exactly right on both counts. I’ve had evidence of the former in the past: even without the facilitation that web software provides, it’s possible for an unknown (and even uncredentialed) person to make a difference with a good idea and some energy.

These days, it’s maybe a little easier and definitely has the potential for broader reach. You still need good ideas, the energy to make them work, and the intelligence to do them right. You and the Five Weeks crew seem to have all of that covered nicely.