Wrap-up

In reflecting on the last weeks of participating in the electronic resources challenge, pretty much everything was a new discovery, except for World Cat.  I have only been working at the Hot Springs Public Library a little over one year.  I spend most of my time cataloging materials.  This leaves very little time for interaction with the patrons.  When I do, however, I feel I am better equipped now with resources in which to answer questions.  Probably the biggest discovery I made was with the availability of on-line practice tests available through Learning Express.  I have already made use of them in directing patrons with help on studying for the GED.  I have found these to be an excellent resource.  I now know that when patrons ask about their own history, it won't necessarily be found in hard copy form with access to Ancestry and Heritage Quest.  I plan on doing some Inservice work with our local schools to make them aware of such resources as World Book Online.  I will continue to use World Cat for ILL's and looking up call numbers when cataloging ciculation.  In closing, this has been a great learning experience, not only for me, but for all of our staff.  I look forward to continuing my library education in June.