Author Archives: Michael Stephens

About Michael Stephens

Dr. Michael Stephens is an Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University. 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. Stephens has spoken about emerging technologies, innovation, and libraries to audiences in over 26 states and in nine countries. He is fascinated by library buildings and virtual spaces that center around users, participation, creating content, and encouraging the heart. As a professional he worked 15 years in public libraries.

Blogging! Stories!

Hey all! I have been reading all your reflection blogging this weekend. Well done! I am knocked out by the high quality of your writing and media enhancements. And many of you focused on the Power of Stories in so many different and personal ways. My ❤️ is full. I so appreciate all the humanist […]

Daytripping to Chicagoland

Hey all – I want to check in and see how everyone is doing. Also, I want to let you know I feel a bit behind this week because of some issues with my back. I am in PT a couple times a week and have gotten serious about yoga and stretching. 🙆🧘 Tomorrow I […]

Digital Life Librarian Job Description

Here is a job description from CityLibraries Townsville in Queensland, Australia from 2019. My colleague Warren Cheetham is Coordinator, Planning and Business Development there. I visited Warren while in Australia in 2018. Take look at this bit and then grab the PDF to see the full job. Note the nuances of Australian library work. Townsville.Position Information_Digital […]

Oodi in Helsinki

Hey all – a colleague in LIS George Needham was in Helsinki and paid a visit to the central library Oodi (I believe it is pronounced “ode”) Here are some of his pictures. This library might be a choice for a globally themed inspiration report!

Checking In

Hey all – I just want to do a general check in with everyone and see how you are doing. Remember we are operating under fluid dates for assignments but also I just want make sure everybody’s doing OK. It feels like there is a lot of churn in the world right now, so please […]