Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Thing #2 (Week 1) Lifelong Learning Habits

The Seven and 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners tutorial* covers familiar ground. I think most librarians are lifelong learners by default - we almost have to be if we're to be effective in our jobs.
Although I strive to achieve each of the seven habits, I tend to struggle with number three: View problems as challenges. It's difficult to stay calm when things get hectic as they normally do in a school. I'll admit to an occasional panic attack.
By far the easiest habit for me is self-confidence in my ability to learn new things. It should come in handy throughout this course.

*Tutorial developed by the training specialists at the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County

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