This morning I’m reading over the 2017 San Jose State University Strategic Plan Vision 2017 document: http://www.sjsu.edu/president/strategicplanning/ Here’s a snippet: GUIDING PRINCIPLES A Strong and Unique Sense of Place – SJSU has a strong and unique sense of place, both physical and virtual, with modern learning spaces, gathering places and technology infrastructure. We create a welcoming, vibrant, and safe environment that fosters a sense of belonging and Spartan pride. Unbounded Learning – SJSU is an innovative, engaged learning community committed to preparing students with adaptive skills and knowledge for a global 21st century. Unbounded learning is facilitated by highly regarded faculty […]
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http://ischool.sjsu.edu/about/news/detail/dr-michael-stephens-awarded-grant-explore-efficacy-learning-20-program Congratulations to SJSU SLIS faculty member Dr. Michael Stephens, who recently received a $11,786 grant award from the university, which will allow him to conduct a preliminary study of the Learning 2.0 professional development program and its implementation at U.S. libraries. Since its debut five years ago, nearly 1,000 libraries worldwide have offered the Learning 2.0 professional development program to their staff. The self-paced, online program aims to educate library personnel about emerging technology, generate a willingness to explore and adapt to technological change, and gain new knowledge regarding how to use emerging technology to better serve their communities. In […]
http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/home/893005-264/library_science_without_the_library.html.csp Recent MLIS graduates are gravitating to different fields than their predecessors. According to theLibrary Journal survey, respondents are working at “software and Internet companies, practicing information architecture, user interface analysis and design, and software engineering…and in medical centers and pharmaceutical companies, law firms and corporations.” But the survey also states that graduates are accepting “lower salaries and part-time hours as retail clerks, baristas, and office assistants in order to pay the bills.” While my motives for entering library school may be anathema to many librarians, students with my background are becoming hard to ignore. It’s safe to say that library […]
My new column is up at Library Journal: http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/ljinprint/currentissue/892499-403/lessons_from_learning_2.0_.csp In their recent book, A New Culture of Learning (CreateSpace, 2011), Douglas Thomas and John Seely Brown explore similar concepts and the importance of continuous learning. The parallels to the original Learning 2.0 model are striking. The book is based on several assumptions about our new normal, for example, “The world is changing faster than ever and our skill sets have a shorter life,” and “Play is the basis for cultivating imagination and innovation.” Planning for ongoing organizational learning for staff may seem like just “one more thing” in our stressed environments, but […]
User experience (UX) thinking was born at information schools but hasn’t found a home in many libraries. Why not? The answer is simple. Many LIS programs haven’t integrated UX coursework into their curricula, and libraries suffer as a result. Granted, a few schools have incorporated UX elements to varying degrees. New York’s Pratt Institute SILS program, for example, offers a Cultural Informatics track with coursework devoted to “usability, human computer interaction, cultural heritage description and access and digital archives and libraries in global information environments.” Jen Waller, a grad of the iSchool at the University of Washington, reported via Twitter that […]
Thanks to Kyle Jones for sharing this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj58UEVRqYY Let the learning begin.
Online LIS Education—or Not | Office Hours My new column is up at LJ! I may have a bit of a bias, but I would much rather my students make the short trip to their desks and computers instead of commuting across town or farther. Time saved on travel could roll over into time spent on coursework or finding balance among school, work, and life. Money saved on gas and travel could transform into paying for classes or student loans. Other students may be drawn to the classroom, to in-person interaction with a professor and other classmates. I would argue, […]
As a companion to the article I have at InfoToday Europe, here’s a short list of some of the exemplary practice we’re pulling out of the Learning 2.0 research: (From Stephens, M., & Cheetham, W. (2011). The impact and effect of learning 2.0 programs in Australian academic libraries. New Review of Academic Librarianship, 17(1), 31-63. Allow staff time to work on the program and make it a firm commitment. Break down any barriers on the tools put in place by IT departments making sure access is possible from employee computers. Commit to an ongoing communication and learning strategy for staff […]
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.