"He is no fool who gives up that which he cannot keep, to gain that which he cannot lose." Jim Elliot

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Topical (Session 13 blog)

This week I worked hard to get the remaining projects completed so I can take this next week off for our spring vacation.  And where are we spending this magical week?  Somewhere where I am certain there will be  lots of walking and up and down climbing (rock climbing? nope) somewhere where there will be lots of sneezing and hay fever (from the tropical plants? nah..maybe from dust bunnies!)  We are spring cleaning our house!  Arghghghg.  Ok - so not so fun, but it's definitely long overdue.

This week's emphasis on security made me realize that there is much more at stake to lose in libraries than the books, cds and dvds.  There is a definite cost and inconvenience when one of those are stolen, but there is so much more at risk when one's identity or passwords or personal information is breached through the computer.  This is a new age, and we must prepare for a new kind of thief.  It is important that as we open our libraries up to new and wireless technology that we are conscious of the risks that it opens up.

Team Audrey-Joanna-Melanie had our final "tweak" session on Wimba, and in a few minutes will be recording our presentation for you.  I am blessed with such gifted and creative teammates, whom I appreciate so much!  Thank you Audrey and Joanna, for making this team project so enjoyable and easy for me!  You gals are great!

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