About 19 Things

What is 19ThingsTVW?

19ThingsTVW is a self directed online learning programme designed to introduce NHS library staff in Thames Valley and Wessex to web 2.0 technologies. The programme will run over 10-12 weeks starting in September 2013. The aim is for staff to spend a little time each week exploring online tools for communication, publicity and productivity. Each week new things are posted for participants to do. Each participant records their progress on their own blog. 

Is the programme open to all library staff?

All NHS library staff, in Thames Valley and Wessex, whether full or part time, are encouraged to take part in the programme. You will need to talk to your line manager/supervisor about the practicalities of taking part (time to complete the programme, timetabling and access to a PC). 

How much time is involved?

We expect that each week you will spend between 1 and 2 hours working on the programme. The amount of time will depend on previous experience. You may of course decide that you want to spend more time investigating some of the tools being introduced.  

How do I find out what to do and when?

Every Monday throughout the programme the Things for that week will be posted on the 19thingsTVW blog. During week one or two you will learn about RSS feeds and how to subscribe to the feed from this blog so that you are automatically updated when new content is added. There will also be links to each weeks post emailed to Lib-helix

What support and training will be offered?

This is a self-directed training programme,  The 19ThingsTVW team can be contacted via the blog. Many of the tools you will be introduced to during the programme help to build an online community among participants and we would encourage you to also look to your peers for support.  

I’m concerned about putting personal details online, may I participate anonymously?

You are welcome to use an alias on your blog (eg chocoholiclibrarian) and in other accounts that you create as part of the programme. You will however be required to use your own name when registering to take part but this will only be seen by staff running the programme. 

I already use a number of the tools/sites on the programme, does this matter?

Prior knowledge of some, or all, of the tools is not a barrier to participation. You can still participate by blogging about your use of them and you may want to take this opportunity to explore their functionality further.