Check, check, check. I'v checked out each and every one listed here so I guess that means I'm well on my way in the right direction. I'd just like to add a travel advisory to those who find the exits marked along this map daunting: You do not have to be an expert in any one thing marked for visiting or checking out. Just commit to experiencing them to whatever degree your comfort level allows. Expertise will be dependent on your commitment. The goal here is to be versed enough to speak knowledgeably and guide your school community along the way. Do not feel guilty for not having vast knowledge for not knowing all of them or even understanding them, but instead respect and celebrate that there are many among the sites listed who will GLADLY help you. It's not a race or even a contest, but about learning and staying relevant in today's schools where we compete daily with other connected tools (Internet and computer labs). Use the roadmap to learn and stay relevant.

Thank you for these!

I am a brand new librarian and I'm more than little overwhelmed by all the parts of my job and how to juggle and prioritize. It's exciting to be a part of this changing profession, but it's also easy to get discouraged by how much I need to learn. As a library student my classes only touched the surface of this entire debate. Instead, I am following my PLN on twitter and in the blogs..but there is just SO much!!!
So as a newbie getting started I am looking to the experienced wisdom of your leadership!
Thanks!

With 10 years experience, I'm not such a new librarian, but I'm feeling overwhelmed too. This list feels like a much-needed floatie in the rising tide of web 2.0 stuff. Thanks Joyce for the suggestions!

Like you, kelby, I also have 10 years experience but still find Web2.0 somewhat overwhelming. I think the best support/encouragement I've found is my PLN on Twitter. I learn more than talking to them then I have through all other means in the past 10 years. I'm very excited about the changing face of our profession!

Thank you for posting this list. For those who have felt so overwhelmed that they didn't know where to start, this roadmap is an excellent starting place.

And, speaking as one who is somewhat versed in the new tools, this roadmap will help me fill in the gaps in my haphazard journey.

I applaud you for not only standing firm in your resolve that media specialists MUST take responsibility for their professional development, but also for providing us with a doable list of tools with which to familiarize ourselves.

I just want to say THANK YOU!

Joyce,

Thanks for including my blog in your great list of resources.

Larry

Thanks so much for a great, accessible roadmap. Wondering if you might be able to present these tools in an article in SLJ itself. I remember a similar article you and Doug Johnson wrote a year or so ago about "staying in shape." I think lots of us would benefit from regular articles like these!
So helpful for the sometimes overwhelmed!
Thanks again.