I know Denise and I were busy, busy, busy in Nicaragua! Now that I’m back and have sort of caught my breath, I have some time to write a bit about the trip.
My primary goal while in Nicaragua was to show the workers at the library how to use LibraryThing.com and begin inputting the books in their collection. I got a good start on the book collection while I was experimenting to see what issues might come up.
I also created a PowerPoint to introduce the basic features of LibraryThing. This was used for a brief presentation at the ANIBIPA gathering which I was unable to attend. The PowerPoint will probably also be helpful as a reminder for the library workers as they continue. Another guide on ‘troubleshooting’ in LibraryThing would also be useful.
That may not sound like too much work, but it was plenty! Quite labor-intensive. Otherwise, I went on the mobile library a couple times, made a lot of great contacts, and even got to enjoy a bit of the laid back Nicaraguan lifestyle!