71/2 Lifelong Learning Habits

I would think that a tutorial on lifelong learning should be narrated by someone able to pronounce the word learning. Everytime I heard the narrator say,"learnin'", I was pulled away from the content of the tutorial. Apart from that issue, the easiest challenge for me is to accept responsibility for my own learning. I enjoy exploring new subjects and new technologies, and I don't require instructions or directions before venturing into these areas. Viewing problems as challenges is somewhat more difficult. In theory, I think this concept has merit, but in practise, each new problem is more likely to be seen as additional stress, requiring additional time, rather than as a positive challenge. Overall, lifelong learning has always been a core value of libraries, and creating opportunities for library staff to acquire new skills is always valuable.