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Salzburg Report Released – Libraries and Museums in an Era of Participatory Culture

 

http://www.imls.gov/new_report_explores_roles_of_libraries_and_museums_in_an_era_of_participatory_culture.aspx

The Salzburg Global Seminar and the Institute of Museum and Library Services announce the publication of “Libraries and Museums in an Era of Participatory Culture.” The report details the events of the October, 2011 convening of fifty-eight library, museum, and cultural heritage leaders from thirty-one countries. Together, the participants developed a set [...]

Thanks IU Libraries

This morning I presented at the IU Libraries staff institute day. It was very cool to visit the IU Campus in Bloomington after being away for so long. The talk was in the Whittenberger Auditorium, the same location where Union Board Films showed movies in the 80s. I served with the film group throughout [...]

Zukunftwerkstatt invites TTW Contributor Justin Hoenke to Bibliothekartag

Great news! In partnership with the Zukunftwerkstatt, TTW Contributor Justin Hoenke will be speaking at the 2012 Bibliothekartag!

http://justinthelibrarian.com/2012/05/01/bibliothekartag-in-hamburg-germany-may-20-25-2012/

You can find more information about the conference here:http://www.bibliothekartag2012.de/

I will be in Hamburg from May 21th to the 25th to attend and present at the conference.  During my time there, I will be presenting on the following [...]

Indiana Library Federation District 6 Presentations

I’m excited to be presenting a keynote and breakout session at the Indiana Library Federation District 6 conference this week. This will be my first presentation for ILF since 2005! Also on the docket is Jessamyn West – I am excited to meet up with her in person.

http://www.ilfonline.org/events/2012/04/13/district/ilf-district-6-conference/

Here are my slides:

 

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SJSU SLIS Presentation at PLA

Today and tomorrow I’m doing a mini-presentation at our SJSU SLIS Booth in the exhibit hall. It’s based on trends talks I do as well as my class “The Hyperlinked Library.”

The slides are here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/239835/StephensTrendsTech2012PLA.pdf

I’m happy to chat with anyone about our programs and opportunities for learning. Please stop by the booth and say hi [...]

Nominate Keynote Speakers for the Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference

Have you heard a great presentation lately? Do you know someone who would inspire a global audience? As we gear up for the highly anticipated Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference, we invite you to nominate your choice of keynote presenters.

The Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference will be held October 3-5, 2012. It will be an [...]

See You at PLA! Presentation at SJSU SLIS Exhibit Space

If you’re attending PLA next week, please look for me at the SJSU SLIS Exhibit Space at Booth 2100. I’m doing a short presentation:

Dr. Michael Stephens Thursday, March 15 3:00 pm–3:30 pm  & Friday, March 16 11:30 am–12:00 pm

Hyperlinked Libraries: Emerging Tech & Emerging Trends: What trends and technologies are impacting public [...]

Office Hours: The Age of Participation

My February column is up at Library Journal:

http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/02/opinion/michael-stephens/the-age-of-participation-office-hours/

IT’S THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR’S conundrum. She has six brief seconds to grab the visitor’s attention as they walk past each exhibit. Once they pass the exhibit, they’re gone for good. That thought went through my mind as I stood talking with a museum administrator at a stammtisch [“regular [...]

Thanks Dominican of California!

 

 

Greetings from California! I’m out for SJSU SLIS Faculty Retreat  next week but today found me on the lovely campus of Dominican University of California. I spoke today at a faculty workshop, presenting an updated and expanded version of “The Hyperlinked Campus” with an emphasis on emerging technologies for teaching and learning. [...]

ILI 2012: New conference Programme Chairs, new venue

We’re excited to share news about the latest developments for this year’s Internet Librarian International conference.

New larger venue – Olympia Conference Centre

Following the success of last year’s standing-room only event, we are thrilled to be moving to London’s Olympia Conference Centre for the 2012 event. This purpose-built conference venue will give us more space for [...]