LIS768 Today, originally uploaded by mstephens7. As the semester ends, a big shout out to my class up north – the folks who joined me for three weekends in St. Paul to explore Library 2.0, to ponder the writings of Michael Buckland, Howard Rheingold, Jess Shera and many, many Bibliobloggers/librarian authors, and consider how libraries are evolving. Also a note to the authors of our textbook Michael Casey and Laura Savastinuk: The book was well-received and quoted often in the papers and projects. In fact, I just heard Library 2.0: A Guide to Participatory Service is into its second printing […]
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GSLIS Faculty and Dominican Librarians, originally uploaded by mstephens7. Our University librarian Inez Ringland is retiring after 23 years of service. Yesterday, after the last faculty meeting of the semester, we gathered for a toast and a photo opp. Cheers to Inez! Photo by Sharon Tobin
Library 2.0 Summit at MSU |Originally uploaded by mstephens7 http://library.msstate.edu/mslibrarysummit/ I spoke at the first summit last year. The folks at Mississippi really know how to put on a great program. This year Sarah Houghton-Jan is keynoting. Checkout the blog for more.
I just updated my Upcoming Presentations Page and I’m happy to say I’ve purposefully kept the summer clear of talks and travel. Since June 2004 when I started the doctoral program at UNT, I’ve been going non-stop. I am not teaching this summer as well. I have big plans: time at the lake, a mountain of books to devour, a hammock, and a chance to reconnect with family and friends. I’ll see many folks at ALA for sure..and may pick up a couple of talks, but I am ready for a needed break. Just three more weeks of grading…grading…grading.
What are those Michaels up to? | Originally uploaded by cindiann A personal shout out to my writing partner at LJ Mr. Michael Casey. We never get to see each other in person, so hanging out at CIL was pretty darn cool. Thanks to Cindi of the incredible photography skills as well for capturing this pic. It’s a little more artistic than the only other photo I have of Michael and I together: Seriously, a big shout out to my friend for inspiring me and getting me to think so much about organizational culture, libraries and tech.
Tom Ipri Originally uploaded by cindiann Cindi Trainor captures the faces of CIL like no other! WOW: http://www.flickr.com/photos/trucolorsfly/tags/cil2008/ I heart the snap she got of me. 🙂
Welcome to CIL! | Cherry Blossoms in DC | Originally uploaded by Michael Casey Don’t miss all the pics from CIL: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/cil2008/
I’m recovering from a great weekend finishing up LIS768 in Minnesota – more projects will be posted soon — but now I am heading to the airport and to Computers in Libraries. I can already tell from the Flickring etc that Gaming and Gadgets was the place to be last night…sorry I missed. Must be my devious plan to avoid the DDR pad… I have two left feet! If you are attending my talk with Michael Casey, please say hi.
I’ll be at CIL just less than 24 hours but I am looking forward to participating in the Innovation and Change Track, moderated by Helene Blowers. Please say Hi! Track E – Innovation & Change President’s Quarters (3rd Floor) Purposeful change and innovation are core to keeping current with the changing world. This series of sessions focuses on strategies and insights for dealing with innovation and change in your organization. Moderator: Helene Blowers, Director, Digital Strategy, Columbus Metropolitan Library Coffee Break — A Chance to Visit the Exhibits 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM Session E201 – Innovation Starts with “I” […]
Ouch! http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080321/NEWS01/803210340 SOUTH BEND — Indiana’s new property tax reform law may mean the elimination of Saturday hours at all St. Joseph County Public Library locations, library Director Donald Napoli said. As a result of the new law, the county library is looking at a possible loss of $790,000 in tax revenue in 2009 and a loss of $1.6 million in 2010, plus elimination of $750,000 in the library’s capital projects fund, Napoli said. “We’ll probably close on Saturdays come this summer,” he said. “We need to deal with it right now. We can’t wait until next year.” Reduced funding […]