October 7, 2011 – Keynote, Southern Chapter of the Medical Library Association Conference, Augusta, Georgia. October 12, 2011 – White Pine Library Cooperative Annual Meeting, Saginaw, Michigan. TTW Goes to Europe: October 19 – 23, 2011 – Panelist, Communication & Technologies, and Resource Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services/Salzburg Global Seminar “Libraries and Museums in an Era of Participatory Culture,” Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg, Austria. October 24, 2011 – Information Environments & Technologies for a Hyperlinked World, presentation for Information Services & Information Management school at the University of Applied Sciences, The Hague, Netherlands. October 27 & 28, 2011 – Internet Librarian International, London, England. November 2 & 3, […]
Yearly Archives: 2011
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I am honored to be presenting a talk at the Information Services & Information Management school at the University of Applied Sciences in The Hague in three weeks. If you are attending, please say hello. Here is the abstract: Information Environments & Technologies for a Hyperlinked World As mobile device and ubiquitous computing become the norm, access to information is available practically anytime and anyplace. What does it mean to have the world of information in the palm of your hand? How do we navigate social information space successfully? What does the future hold? From hyperlocal collections to hyper-connected social networks, Dr. Michael […]
Last week I took part in a SJSU SLISConnect event designed to introduce faculty to our students. I spoke about my career in libraries, my research and my classes. The slides are here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/239835/SLIS/StephensSLISConnect.pdf I really appreciated this chance to interact with our students.
I have an article up at InfoToday Europe on the CAVAL Australian research: http://www.infotoday.eu/Articles/Editorial/Featured-Articles/Exploring-the-impact-of-Learning-2.0-78002.aspx Results of the research project have been presented at conferences in Australia and the United States as well as in published articles. Here is a breakdown of some of the major findings of the research: Better awareness of new technologies and inclusivity is a result of the programme. Aligning with one of the most popular category responses of the national survey, the case study findings at CityLibraries also reflect a general feeling that the programme creates better awareness of emerging technologies and offers a chance for […]
http://www.followalibrary.blogspot.com/ Just like last year there will be a #followalibrary day on October First :-). This year we added a subject: #myfavoritebook. Libraries give access to many great books that people love to read and we want to know what your favorite one is. What do I have to do on October first? Make a tweet about your favorite book and add the hashtag #followalibrary. For instance: Share your greatest book inspirations with the rest of the world on October 1st 2011 on Twitter
Deadline: November 15, 2011 The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) seeks applicants for the position of editor or co-editors of Reference & User Services Quarterly (RUSQ). The term is for three years, with the possibility of renewal for a second term. The editor may not serve longer than six consecutive years. Scope of RUSQ: RUSQ, the official publication of RUSA, has been published for fifty years. RUSQ publishes a blend of practical and empirically based articles on issues that widely impact reference and public services librarians. Beginning with the Fall 2011 issue (volume 51, number 1), RUSQ will be […]
Working Like A Patron, originally uploaded by herzogbr. Don’t miss this: http://www.swissarmylibrarian.net/2011/09/27/work-like-a-patron-day-2011/
Thanks to all the librarians at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City for inviting me to visit the campus library for a tour and lunch on Front Street a few weeks ago. We had a great conversation – including a discussion about the library’s “graffiti wall” – seen above. Each month, a statement goes up that students can answer on sticky notes. The above is an answer to “This semester I will…” Thanks to Stephanie DeLano Davis, Librarian at NMC, for organizing the visit. Below is a shot of us after lunch:
The Hyperlinked Library: Emerging Trends, Emerging Tech Based on the Library 2.0 participatory service philosophy and enhanced by the writings of Buckland, Lankes et al, Weinberger and more, this class explores the Hyperlinked Library model and answers these questions: What emerging trends are changing library services? What does a connected world of continuous computing mean for 21st Century libraries? This class provides a roadmap toward becoming the Hyperlinked Library – transparent, participatory, playful, user-centered and human – while still grounded in our foundations and values. Upon completion of this class, students will be able to: Utilize models of user-centered service […]
This is the new class I’m designing for spring 2012 at SJSU SLIS: Transformative Learning and Technology Literacies All information professionals will most probably be called upon to create or present some form of instruction within the scope of their jobs. Within information environments, this class explores models such as Mezirow?s concept of transformative learning and the Learning 2.0/23 Things program as well as developing concepts such as transliteracy. Coursework answers thesequestions: How can we promote transformative learning via technology? What are exemplary practices for library staff and user learning programs? What emergent technologies are enhancing the way we learn? How can Personal Learning […]