This column is based on my contributions to our workshop at Next Library 2017. How do we “build a librarian” for 21st-century information work? It’s an ongoing discussion in libraries and LIS programs that has many sides and a range of opinion. Some argue that while library school offers the foundations, theories, and service concepts of the profession, on-the-job experience seasons the information professional for doing the work. I would argue it is a mix of all of these things and more. How do we insure the folks serving our varied constituents have the skill sets and attitudes required? Submitted […]
Monthly Archives: June 2017
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At Next Library 2017 in Aarhus, Denmark at the incredible Dokk1 library, I co-hosted a workshop with Mylee Joseph and Jan Holmquist. I also did an Ignite session called “The Heart of Librarianship.” Download the Ignite Session slides. (I planned the talk with a mind map style diagram to help keep me on track – download the slides too if interested.) The video above highlights that experience – I was absolutely honored to be interviewed. Thanks Next Library! Selected “Office Hours” columns cited: Seek a Challenge Talk About Compassion Dream. Explore. Experiment. Color Me Curious Library as Classroom Library Emoji Learning […]
Confession: I have neglected my duty as a library leader. With more than 10 years of experience working in three different types of libraries, and a multitude of specialized training under belt, I have neglected to strategically bring my library support staff into the conversation and up to speed on today’s public library services scene. I am running circulation similarly to that of a grocer: smile, scan, and say goodbye. As a supervisor I must find ways to open the conversation and empower my staff to be a part of the ever-changing library community. How much more empowering would it […]
Note from Michael: Here’s an example of student work from this past school year. This post got lost in TTW drafts – Sorry Red! 🙂 Megan Bergeron, or Red as she prefers to be called, currently works in retail and is working on her Master’s degree in Library Science at San José State University. She loves anything to do with technology, learning, and fandom and is currently trying to specialize in digital services and emerging technologies. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and two cats, Flynn and Archer.