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 [...]]]>

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 of recommendations to help libraries and museums embrace new possibilities for public engagement that are made possible by societal and technological change.

The deliberations identified “imperatives for the future” including accepting the notion of democratic access, placing a major emphasis on public value and impact, and embracing lifelong learning.

Building on the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) initiative The Future of Museums and Libraries as well as on past museum and library sessions convened by the Salzburg Global Seminar, this session brought together library and museum leaders, cultural and educational policymakers, cultural sector researchers, representatives of library and museum education programs, technology experts, sociologists, journalists, and library and museum associations.

The report captures rich perspectives about the changing roles and responsibilities of libraries and museums. The publication describes each of the five plenary sessions and the working group recommendations that resulted from them: culture and communities; learning transformed; building the skills of library and museum professionals; and demonstrating public value. It includes descriptions of innovative case studies from around the globe and a summary of the concluding keynote lecture given by Vishakha Desia, president and chief executive officer of the Asia Society.

Download the report.

A limited number of hard copies are available. Contact imlsinfo@imls.gov for more information.

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 [...]]]>

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 my undergrad experience. Thanks to all who attended. I was especially glad to meet some recent IU SLIS graduates.

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

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 [...]]]> 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 topics:

•  Help unveil the German/American Gaming Library/Museum/Archive League, which was developed in collaboration with Eli Neiburger and Christoph Deeg.
• Present on the topic of gaming in libraries and share my experiences with implementing video game programs and collections with German librarians.
• Participate in a workshop for librarians on how we can possibly  change the management structure of libraries in the future (for more information, please see these two posts: http://goo.gl/DI0cc and http://goo.gl/Cxpqv)
• And finally, of course, enjoying some video games with librarians from Europe!

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

Here are my slides:

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 [...]]]> 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 if you can.

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 library service? What does the evolution of library physical and virtual space look like? This presentation explores the hyperlinked library model through a lens of participatory service, transparency and emerging technologies.

The Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference will be held October 3-5, 2012. It will be an [...]]]> 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 entirely online conference spanning multiple time zones and languages. Global participation for both presenters and attendees is encouraged. Please keep in mind that keynote presenters do not have to speak English; they may present in their native language.

To make your nominations, please fill out and submit the online form. All nominations must be received by Thursday, April 12, 2012.  Self-nominations will also be accepted.

As you think about keynote nominees, you may also consider submitting your own presentation. This global conference presents a unique opportunity to showcase the excellent research and work that you do every day. Everyone is welcome to submit a talk proposal, and scheduling slots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Start preparing now, so you’ll be ready when the call for presentation proposals comes out on May 1.

The Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference presentations will cover six subject strands:

• STRAND 1: Libraries – Physical and Virtual Learning Spaces
• STRAND 2: Librarians & Information Professionals – Evolving Professional Roles in Today’s World
• STRAND 3: Content & Creation – Organizing and Creating Information
• STRAND 4: Changing Delivery Methods
• STRAND 5: User Centered Access
• STRAND 6: Mobile and Geo-Social Information Environments

To view examples of presentation topics for each subject strand, click here.

The Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference is free to attend and open to the public. To participate in the conference and receive news and updates, please join the Library 2.0 Ning Network by clicking “Sign up” located on the upper right side of the web page.

The San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science is a founding partner of the Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference. The nationally ranked school offers two fully online master’s degrees, a fully online certificate program, and a doctoral program: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA), Post-Master’s Certificate in Library and Information Science, and the San Jose Gateway PhD Program.

For more information about the Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference, please email us at SanJoseSLIS@gmail.com. Please share this announcement with colleagues and friends.

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 [...]]]> 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 library service? What does the evolution of library physical and virtual space look like? This presentation explores the hyperlinked library model through a lens of participatory service, transparency and emerging technologies.

I’m happy to chat with anyone about our programs and opportunities for learning.

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 [...]]]> 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 get-­together”] in Berlin in March 2010. Could this brief window of opportunity be maximized by adding a social, participatory component to museum ­exhibitions?

I couldn’t help but think that this is the same problem facing libraries. How can we grab the public’s interest despite the one-click availability of information? How can we compete with the seductive voice of Siri?

I revisited these questions and more at the Salzburg Global Seminar program “Libraries and Museums in an Era of Participatory Culture” (ow.ly/8GfJ4), held October 19–23, 2011, and cosponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Representatives from over 20 countries gathered for five intensive days of discussion and deliberations about the future of cultural institutions in a time of hyperconnected social ­participation.

Building collections and seeking ways to engage the public and promote curiosity challenge us all. The seminar gave me a newfound appreciation for the work of museum professionals and cultural institutions. The era of participatory culture demands that cultural and information professionals play an active, visible role in our communities. My takeaways were many….

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. [...]]]>  

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. The discussion and interaction was wonderful. AND a big shout out to the DUCA librarians who attended!

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

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 [...]]]> 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 conference sessions, more scope for networking, and improved facilities including robust wifi. Olympia is located within easy reach of the shops and restaurants of Kensington High Street, Knightsbridge and Notting Hill, and a wide range of museums and tourist destinations.

New conference Chairs help info pros ‘Re-imagine, Renew, Reboot’

We are also delighted to announce our three conference Programme Chairs for 2012 – Rurik Thomas Greenall, Donna Saxby and Dr. Michael Stephens. Together, the Programme Chairs bring a wealth of experience and expertise in academic, research, school, public and corporate libraries. Alongside the Conference Advisory Committee, the Programme Chairs will develop a conference programme that continues ILI’s focus on technology and innovation for information professionals with this year’s theme ‘Re-imagine, Renew, Reboot: Innovating for Success’.

Find out more about the conference chairs and the Advisory Committee below, and visit 
www.internet-librarian.com to discover more, or to make a speaking proposal.

Rurik Thomas Greenall, Norway

Rurik Thomas Greenall has worked with rich (meta) data applications and workflows within the public / private sectors since 2003 and from his last post as research librarian at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) since 2006. Rurik has worked on projects related to both public and academic / research libraries and publishes and speaks on library technology.

Openness is one of the major themes in Rurik’s work; he promotes use of linked open data as a common platform for bibliographic data by providing accessible information and help to use the data in a practice.

Rurik currently works for Statoil ASA as a semantic modeller for their integrated environmental monitoring operations.

Donna Saxby, The Netherlands

Donna Saxby has worked in both public and school libraries, been a coordinator for the UK’s Bookstart national reading programme, and dressed as Peter Rabbit for a community picnic in London’s Brompton Cemetery. You may also know her as sidekick to @realbatgirl, reading superhero.

As Upper School Librarian at the International School of Amsterdam she has created a library (online and offline) described as an “outstanding resource” for the school community.

“I think ILI is a very special conference because people come with very different backgrounds and experiences but are all focused on using technology to support their users and advocate for the library. I am absolutely thrilled to be a Chair this year.  My focus in this role will be to encourage as much active participation from delegates as possible, both the run-up and during the conference itself.”

Dr. Michael Stephens, USA

Michael Stephens is an  Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University . Previously he worked in public libraries for over 15 years. His research focuses on use of emerging technologies in libraries and technology learning programs.  He currently writes the monthly column “Office Hours” in Library Journal exploring issues, ideas and emerging trends in library and information science education. He has spoken about emerging technologies, innovation, and libraries to audiences in over 26 states and in eight countries. He is fascinated by library buildings and virtual spaces that centre around users, participation, creating content, and encouraging the heart.

“I am honoured to serve as one of the co-Chairs for Internet Librarian International. ILI has long been one of my favourite conferences because it brings together delegates from all over the world, intent on sharing and learning. I look forward to helping the organisers and co-Chairs create a truly useful and engaging conference experience.”

Supporting the track Chairs, ILI’s expert advisory panel has now been confirmed.

• Herve Basset, Information Manager, France
• Karen Blakeman, RBA Information Services, UK
• Ulla de Stricker, de Stricker Associates, Canada
• Dennie Heye, Shell International, The Netherlands
• Brian Kelly, UK Web Focus, UKOLN, UK
• Alison McNab, De Montfort University, UK
• Åke Nygren, Stockholm Public Library, Sweden
• Marydee Ojala, Editor ONLINE, USA
• Karen Marie Øvern, Gjøvik University College, Norway
• Dave Pattern, University of Huddersfield, UK
• Dave Puplett, London School of Economics, UK
• David Raitt, The Electronic Library, The Netherlands
• Bethan Ruddock, MIMAS, University of Manchester, UK
• Martie van Deventer, CSIR, South Africa

Your chance to get involved!

To collaborate with our inspirational track Chairs and Advisory Committee, we invite you to submit your ideas to present at Internet Librarian International 2012. The call for speakers is open until 12 April 2012. Please submit your ideas at www.internetlibrarian.com - we’re looking forward to hearing from you!

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/239835/HyperlinkedEvansville.pdf

I am about to present my keynote for the Handheld Librarian Conference. The slides are here:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/239835/HandheldLibStephens.pdf

Extra Links:

Pew Tablet & E-Book Reader Ownership: http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/E-readers-and-tablets.aspx

Why QR Codes Are Failing: http://www.imediaconnection.com/article_full.aspx?id=30267

Pongr: http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/162/pongr

As information professionals from all around the world digest the wealth of information shared during the inaugural Library 2.011 Worldwide Virtual Conference, a second round of inspiration is underway with the announcement of the Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference! 

Save the dates of October 3-5, [...]]]> From a press release about this year’s free, online Library 2.012 Conference:

As information professionals from all around the world digest the wealth of information shared during the inaugural Library 2.011 Worldwide Virtual Conference, a second round of inspiration is underway with the announcement of the Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference! 

Save the dates of October 3-5, 2012, for an inspiring global conversation about the future of libraries. The fully online Library 2.012 Conference will be held in multiple time zones, available in multiple languages, and feature multiple tracks. The conference is sure to be brimming with knowledge as information professionals worldwide meet online for this free forum. Sign up for conference news and updates at Library2012.com.

In the meantime, if you missed one of the 160 presentations given at the Library 2.011 Conference, don’t worry. We understand that you had to sleep at some point during the 24-hour, two-day conference! All the presentations were recorded and can be accessed on the Library 2.0 website.

The San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science is a founding partner of Library 2.011 and Library 2.012 conferences. The nationally-ranked school offers two fully online master’s degrees, a fully online certificate program, and a doctoral program: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA), Post-Master’s Certificate in Library and Information Science, and the San José Gateway PhD Program. Learn more at: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu

The deadline for submissions is 12 April 2012.

Internet Librarian International is the innovation and technology conference for information professionals. The conference attracts hundreds of library and information professionals from around the world.

Internet Librarian International [...]]]> ILI 2012 Call for Speakers Open!

Internet Librarian International is the innovation and technology conference for information professionals. The conference attracts hundreds of library and information professionals from around the world.

Internet Librarian International 2012 will take place at Olympia in London 30-31 October (with pre-event workshops scheduled for 29 October). We invite participation from a wide range of professionals – new and established – from all over the world to share their experiences of developing and delivering innovative information services. We seek dynamic speakers from all types of libraries – public, academic, government, national or commercial – as well as those working outside a ‘traditional’ library setting.

Share your success stories. Tell us what lessons you’ve learned if things didn’t turn out quite as expected. This is your chance to help others to rethink and recharge, and to benefit from the insights of others.

Re-imagine, Renew, Reboot: Innovating for Success

This year the conference will focus on how information and library professionals are successfully delivering innovative products and services to ever more demanding customers in a fast-changing technology landscape. Library patrons, users and customers now expect access to information wherever they are, on a variety of devices. Budgets remain under pressure. Access to information, data and knowledge is becoming more open and transparent, with partnerships and new social media contexts expanding knowledge sharing in new and surprising ways.

With all this going on, librarians need to stay at the leading edge of service provision. What innovative and imaginative solutions can make a real impact on our ability to serve our customers and our institutions? Share your experiences with your peers at Internet Librarian International.

Possible topics fall under the following headings.

• Meeting the ‘everything everywhere’ demands of customers
• New and innovative uses of technology
• Managing and maximising resources
• Redesigning services and products
• Using the internet for research and reference
• Marketing the service and reaching new audiences
• Educating and mentoring users
• Career opportunities – new skills and new roles
• Ideas for full or half day workshops

But don’t limit your imagination - click here to see more ideas.

How do I participate?

If you would like to be considered as a speaker, please submit your ideas here. The deadline for submissions is 12 April 2012.

The advisory committee will review all submissions and you will be notified in May 2012. If your proposal is selected, the primary speaker will receive a free registration to the full conference, which includes lunches and a drinks reception.

We’re looking forward to receiving your suggestions and ideas.

Val Skelton, Programme Director

Katherine Allen, Conference Director

Please note that the expenses of attending Internet Librarian International (including travel, accommodation, and any other expenses) will be the responsibility of the presenter. By submitting your proposal, you acknowledge that you accept this financial responsibility.

Possible topics include:

• 21st century collection management
• Big data initiatives; open data
• Content management
• Creating new products
• Demonstrating impact; influencing management; working with customers
• Development and rollout of library apps
• Digital libraries; digitisation projects; digital curation
• E-learning, information literacy; training skills
• E resources; ebooks; ejournals; creating digital collections; ebook policies; acquisition management; contract negotiation
• Financial challenges; new sources of funding; innovative ways to manage costs
• Future planning; service redesign; mashups; marketing the service; raising the profile, collaboration and partnering
• Gamification initiatives; location awareness
• Information legislation; copyright; data protection; managing digital rights
• Leading edge technologies
• Librarians as agents of social change; community development and cohesion
• New ways of skills development; developing unconferences; managing tweetups
• New roles for information professionals
• Mobile, multiplatform information provision; working with tablet devices
• New ways of creating content; crowdsourcing; user generated content
• Managing information flows
• Open access; open source
• Open data; linked data
• Outsourcing, offshoring, insourcing
• Publishing trends
• Redesigning websites; usability; optimisation
• Semantic web
• Supporting the mobile workforce
• Taxonomies; ontologies
• Using social media tools to maximum effect; podcasting; Twitter/YouTube techniques
• Using the internet for research; search tips and techniques; new search tools
• Web publishing; web technology; the cloud
• Web scale discovery
• Sector specific case studies – we are interested in case studies from a range of settings including academic libraries, public libraries, corporate settings, government libraries, health/medical libraries, law libraries, and non-traditional information settings

that improve society through knowledge exchange & social action

Lifelong learning in & out of formal educational settings These topics are equally applicable to librarians and museum professionals These topics must be contextualized

The following values permeate these topics: