I am still feeling very frustrated with working effectively and efficiently with my computer. Something goes wrong with each product… couldn’t get word to do ANYTHING with my library design but save it and print it, my Webquest has queer markings on it and the pics were not loading when I did my demo. I took my computer back to the store to find out why ADOBE and Microsoft office word wouldn’t work and then when I went to pick it up the guy who fixed it was not there to tell what was wrong with it. I still don’t know if I could have done some trouble shooting myself. It took me a good chunk of time to find notepad on my computer to make the web page and this was after I attempted to load and use front page on CITRIX. Now I cannot remember how I found notepad. I can’t figure out why it just wouldn’t be listed under programs. I finally figured out how to get the Web page to show in my browser and that was gratifying. I like to portray competency when I am working with my students. A problem here and there is fine, kids love to help problem solve but I am very dissatisfied at this point. Right now I DO NOT want to wear the tech hat. I am an ideas person. I could think of lots of ways to use new tech. I really think the library association needs to promote a tech person SPECIALIST in every library and the librarian should not wear all the hats. The HOURS it would save to have a tech SPECIALIST could be well used for effective planning. I also believe the technology will get easier to use in the future so that is something to look forward to. I am not against learning but it seems like I spend hours to do some of the assignments because I am just not clicking on the right button or some odd glitch. I will try and reflect more on my research and learning in other areas my next post.