INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library | George Rothrock | Friends Activity http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/peers/george/activity/friends/ Activity feed for George Rothrock's friends. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:16:14 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 91c99722efcc6e03432c1c53eb8a82d6 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=22318 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:50:14 -0700
Boosting a Comment on Outreach

Hello all. Here is a comment from @jenfredrick on our chat with Michael Casey: “I just wanted to comment for the person who asked about going to laundromats. I work in my library’s outreach department. We have a p…

]]> 0 3e1d3e82d872846c530bc13a45ad970b Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=20259 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:40:12 -0700
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 lik…

]]> 1 f71b97e6ff2ff72c87236d65b9b68b29 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=1780 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:07:09 -0700
Welcome to Module 11: Infinite Learning CYOA

Greetings all – For this module, we will explore how learning is changing and the ways new literacies are impacting how information is shared. This is another “CYOA” that invites you to choose two of the three…

]]> 0 f0f50d87cd9b55ced0cda8507ca7b189 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/stories/#comment-5951 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:47:32 -0700 @nancylee2026 😂

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Welcome to Module 10: The Power of Stories Greetings all! This week we turn our attention to STORIES!  Stories and st […] ]]> 3ad3a4c04b61a59fbecfeccaea9e04e1 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hypeduplibraries/2026/07/06/hyperlinked-environments-become-immersed/#comment-10 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:10:00 -0700 @krystalt I’m glad that you explored what museums are doing with interactivity and engagement. I so enjoy a well presented museum exhibit especially those with immersive qualities. I also really appreciate any type of an exhibit that challenges, my thinking about the world. I have not done many audio tours in my experience. Perhaps I should give…Read more

In reply to - Krystal T wrote a new post on the site Hyped Up Libraries Hyperlinked Environments: Become Immersed As technology continues to take up space in users’ lives, it is a continuous battle for organizations to hold […] ]]> 3998f104d0f355348949ba8211caf803 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=21095 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:12:32 -0700
Notebook LM Makes a Podcast from Course Reading

Greetings all. There’s been a lot of discussion about artificial intelligence of late. Here is something that was shared in a recent faculty technology section.  Notebook LM from Google actually allows users to up…

]]> 0 40028f51f723aefd65df570a2424efd5 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/studyinthehyperlinked/2026/07/13/reflection-blog-hyperlinked-environments-and-privacy/#comment-10 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:22:03 -0700 @inasamuel I am so glad you focused on this for your reflection blog. It was a good reminder to think about privacy and it’s importance to library users. Now that I am on a library board. It is even more compelling now.

In reply to - Ina Samuel wrote a new post on the site A Study In the Hyperlinked Library Reflection Blog: Hyperlinked Environments and Privacy Technology has become more ingrained in our day-to-day lives. As Internet of Things […] ]]> cdbf04aebd80c223fc606a98245fca4a Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/57014/#acomment-57092 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:26:06 -0700 Also, I want to say to everyone in this thread. This is incredibly important and I’m so glad we’re having this discussion.

In reply to - Becca Slick posted an update in the group Self Care & Mindfulness This is more of a call for ideas on self care or mindfulness. I started my new role as library director last week and now I am doing the job of two […] ]]> 91b2dee459f76b34e8b06539579901db Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/57014/#acomment-57091 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:25:31 -0700 @ssolares all of these suggestions are right on target. ❤️❤️❤️

In reply to - Becca Slick posted an update in the group Self Care & Mindfulness This is more of a call for ideas on self care or mindfulness. I started my new role as library director last week and now I am doing the job of two […] ]]> 3ac656ebe45cf6733ae6a24f52427877 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/57014/#acomment-57090 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:24:30 -0700 @beccaslick I am so glad that you posted your thoughts here about burnout and your new job. A few thoughts: dog walks can be very restorative. Also solo walks in nature can provide similar. The last couple of school years have been very busy and taxing for me so I have experienced a bit of burnout as well. Here are some of the things that I’ve d…Read more

In reply to - Becca Slick posted an update in the group Self Care & Mindfulness This is more of a call for ideas on self care or mindfulness. I started my new role as library director last week and now I am doing the job of two […] ]]> 0b4e49c014836ea764cb06f55e41ab0a Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/hyperlinked-job-description-creativity/#comment-5949 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:17:44 -0700 @zoeparker I think it’s a pretty amazing job description.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Hyperlinked Job Description – Creativity! This one popped up  here in Michigan a few years ago. What do you think? (bolding mine) […] ]]> 8e2d1f1c5747cfad540a63a5531e9e7f Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lttf/2026/07/01/blog-2-hyperlinked-environments-a-peek-into-japans-public-libraries/#comment-9 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:54:44 -0700 Liz -I don’t think I’ve ever read a historical overview of Japanese libraries and how they evolved through the years. I really appreciate learning about this and the photos and examples that you shared are absolutely amazing. Save this blog reflection for your ePortfolio competency o it is an excellent artifact for that competency.

In reply to - Liz Pezzuto wrote a new post on the site Libraries to the Future Blog #2 – Hyperlinked Environments: A Peek into Japan's Public Libraries […] ]]> 59dd64f8c7cdbec1e6455f6f4739aa18 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/linkinlibrary/2026/07/09/reflection-blog-post-hyperlinked-environments/#comment-12 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:49:51 -0700 @cassandra It is very cool that your library cafe is the top spot on campus. For food service. I appreciate all the ideas you’ve shared about internal and external environments and how they might change.

In reply to - Cassandra Belliston wrote a new post on the site Link in Bio, Link in Library Reflection Blog Post: Hyperlinked Environments As an academic librarian, the hyperlinked environment I chose to explore was, you guessed […] ]]> 207b9768009c2776757597caf4919783 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56999/#acomment-57060 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:31 -0700 @lauraskor thank you for sharing this. I have been mulling it over for a while. I also shared it with some colleagues. Thanks for the gift article link. I thought it was really interesting to see how many factors could be at play: school stress, technology, family and caregiver mental health, broader social changes in the last 15 years. I…Read more

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski posted an update in the group Hyperlinked Newsroom What if It’s Not the Phones?: An evolutionary psychologist is challenging the popular understanding of kids and technology, by Kaitlyn Tiffany […] ]]> 1c6e871e7b574fa4f15c79f1a40a3894 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=20859 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:12:27 -0700
Michael Casey Recording

Thanks to everyone who attended the chat this afternoon. The recording is available on our Canvas site from page. Ask for What You Want column Extra Links from Michael Casey: A Favorite podcast: Intelligent…

]]> 1 2fa728b9e6f506b84ed44db43e722d51 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=15764 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:07:40 -0700
Hyperlinked Job Description - Creativity!

This one popped up  here in Michigan a few years ago. What do you think? (bolding mine) CLASSIFICATION: Librarian (ET. – 40 hours) POSITION TITLE: Creative Services Librarian REPORTS TO: Adult Services and Re…

]]> 2 9d8da6d73b23a9f31059337ea3cac159 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=1826 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:07:05 -0700
Welcome to Module 10: The Power of Stories

Greetings all! This week we turn our attention to STORIES!  Stories and storytelling can have a strong impact.  Stories are powerful. Please explore! Inspired by this week’s module? There is a Power of Stories opt…

]]> 2 d476b82a28e9373fd034f43c6afabd60 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/ask-michael-casey-a-question/#comment-5947 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:22:55 -0700 @inasamuel thank you. I have sent all the questions to Michael.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library SUNDAY: Ask Michael Casey a Question SUNDAY!  Michael Casey, author of one of our foundational texts and Director of Customer Exp […] ]]> a16ce36cc76cf49fdc78e1eb8090adf7 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/new-gwinnett-county-pl-branch/#comment-5946 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:15:49 -0700 @lauraskor updated with the only thing we could find: a PDF of just the article text.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Gwinnett County PL Branch! Michael Casey Chat Coming Soon Hey all – Michael Casey sent me this article about the grand o […] ]]> 9c58196349756b545cec5121596b99e6 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/anitayjc/2026/07/02/fears-about-ai/#comment-19 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:12:44 -0700 @anitayjc 😃👍

In reply to - Anita Chen wrote a new post on the site link, lián, library Hyperlinked Environments Reflection: Fears about AI Going through the Pew research and AI readings in the Hyperlinked Environments module, I kept […] ]]> 1504dc3c60472483c8c2bacba0415e60 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/ask-michael-casey-a-question/#comment-5944 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:20:18 -0700 @Amanda Thanks. – will share with Michael.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library SUNDAY: Ask Michael Casey a Question SUNDAY!  Michael Casey, author of one of our foundational texts and Director of Customer Exp […] ]]> b768b4022d4509408a8ef5b5adca921e Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=18814 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:47:46 -0700
Inspiration: Steal This Idea!
]]> 0 b2518653cf82d9d30c781666e6e30d8c Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/welcome-to-module-9-new-horizons-new-models/#comment-5942 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:30:22 -0700 @nancylee2026 you can cover the same topic on the various assignments. That is just fine. Especially if you found what you did in assignment X super interesting. It makes sense to do your roadmap on the same topic.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Welcome to Module 9: New Horizons Greetings all! Now, we turn our attention to some of the newest and inspiring things on the h […] ]]> c7528c95ea9381bfa5791ac351735bc9 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-nervous-about-asking/#comment-5940 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:57:09 -0700 @jenfredrick this is a good idea, and if it was somewhere where there were all sorts of choices for bookmarks that would make it even easier for someone to take the one they need.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Nervous About Asking… One thought about this: if we used more user focused shelving systems, would it be easier for fol […] ]]> c8171b59fdf2aaf6e3dd91e26d1af4a8 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-nervous-about-asking/#comment-5939 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:55:38 -0700 To everyone – – I so appreciate the conversation around this posting. It’s probably one of the most commented on things I’ve shared, and it says to me that you all are thinking very seriously about how we make sure we can get information to the people who need it.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Nervous About Asking… One thought about this: if we used more user focused shelving systems, would it be easier for fol […] ]]> 12dd6993c863e50d49c38274d0af7449 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-nervous-about-asking/#comment-5938 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:55:01 -0700 @anitayjc I love your idea of posting something similar in the in the restroom. I’ve seen examples of this in businesses that have like single use restrooms — one that I see a lot in Traverse City is one of those signs where you can pull the phone number off and for this one it is focused on offering help to someone who may feel unsafe in the…Read more

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Nervous About Asking… One thought about this: if we used more user focused shelving systems, would it be easier for fol […] ]]> 1a1fa79446b2c24a0c9d5349603e914b Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=12676 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:07:34 -0700
Welcome to Module 9: New Horizons

Greetings all! Now, we turn our attention to some of the newest and inspiring things on the horizon. The module is here.   Please spend time investigating all the links in “Things to Explore.” Note the Horiz…

]]> 2 d60f5e9978490f771098de33a1c6b02f Scot Peeples posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/futurabibliotecaria/2026/06/29/reflection-blog-hyperlinked-communities/#comment-8 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:39:05 -0700 @kavel I worked at Barnes and Noble and the Library space Pre-Covid/Post-Covid and the while #booktok existed prior to these times, it had little influence. During and after lockdown, socials went nuts for specific authors (many not understanding exactly how they became so widely popularized all of a sudden) and #booktok became a main selling tool…Read more

In reply to - Karla Velazquez wrote a new post on the site Futura Bibliotecaria Reflection Blog: Hyperlinked CommunitiesHealing power of books Social media apps like Instagram and TikTok have popularized hashtags like […] ]]> f9a107a2fffebb638fe4f24a67deaca9 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/new-gwinnett-county-pl-branch/#comment-5933 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:18:17 -0700 @lauraskor Oh no! They must have pulled it behind the paywall. I am asking MC if he has a copy.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Gwinnett County PL Branch! Michael Casey Chat Coming Soon Hey all – Michael Casey sent me this article about the grand o […] ]]> 170f8510cf6fd67655cbb3b28931c6f4 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-nervous-about-asking/#comment-5931 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:33:16 -0700 @beccaslick good point about a small library. I don’t know how you could get around that. I guess maybe if there weren’t many people in the library, someone may feel comfortable enough to go to the section they’re interested in, grab a couple of books, and check them out before other people come into the small space.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Nervous About Asking… One thought about this: if we used more user focused shelving systems, would it be easier for fol […] ]]> 96f8b1a23e042500d782a4775bbd65c0 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/blogging-off-to-an-excellent-start/#comment-5930 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:30:12 -0700 @patricia Thanks for the heads up! Just read and commented.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Blogging Off to an Excellent Start! Hello! I have read all the blog posts in my Feedly! Thanks for all of your insights and candor i […] ]]> 0d2794e10e9d272dcc2171d0bfd9a96e Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/ppham/2026/07/01/reflections-on-hyperlinked-communities/#comment-5 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:29:43 -0700 @patricia I really appreciate all the humanist and human-focused examples you pulled out of the module to highlight. The through line that you present is that we should be available to everyone and we should make things easy for everyone. For example, it should be easy to grab a book or two for traveling or getting information at the public…Read more

In reply to - Patricia Pham wrote a new post on the site Between the Hyperlinks Reflections on Hyperlinked CommunitiesAs we dig further into how libraries are hyperlinked communities, I feel more inspiration from all the […] ]]> f43f7bf58603cef2a2a5e3db4a6ed3b1 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/blogging-off-to-an-excellent-start/#comment-5929 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:23:10 -0700 @lauraskor apologies for that. I just read both posts and commented. Thank you for this note.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Blogging Off to an Excellent Start! Hello! I have read all the blog posts in my Feedly! Thanks for all of your insights and candor i […] ]]> 0310c3982a9bfd736546da7b702f2333 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/06/30/reflection-blogging-hyperlinked-communities-connections-through-conversation/#comment-7 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:22:38 -0700 @lauraskor I absolutely love the idea of the book club in partnership with the police department. This is brilliant. And what a turnout you had. I I would agree that there should be more partnerships and focus on books for the community, just like this example that you shared.

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections Reflection Blogging: Hyperlinked Communities—Connections Through Conversation There was a lot of meaty material in our Hyperlinked Communities m […] ]]> 828202fd9ccff281cb20c51c64151e1b Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lauraskor/2026/07/07/reflection-blogging-hyperlinked-environments-intentional-spaces/#comment-6 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:18:26 -0700 @lauraskor First, thank you for including your at username at the top of your blog. Very helpful. I am so glad you linked to Rasmussen and Larson and their article from 2026. I think we need to add this to the course. It is so interesting to see that overlay of democratic potentials on the model of the four spaces. Thank you so much for sharing.

In reply to - Laura Skorczeski wrote a new post on the site Weaving Connections Reflection Blogging: Hyperlinked Environments—Intentional Spaces One of the things that stands out to me in our readings about hyperlinked e […] ]]> 574b5b7c32ff08c9a4e44fd8f17bba84 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=13679 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:03:50 -0700
SUNDAY: Ask Michael Casey a Question

SUNDAY!  Michael Casey, author of one of our foundational texts and Director of Customer Experience for the Gwinnett County Public Library in metropolitan Atlanta, will join us at 1pmPT. We’ll talk a bit about…

]]> 4 e3e9b5bfd34f889d8ab3184c3cfb70b7 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lotboss/2026/07/05/expanding-the-librarys-signal/#comment-5 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:14:06 -0700 @heyrobbiej interesting reflection and all the details about the Springtown Community Park and Disc golf course and everything happening in that area. Your thought about those spaces becoming nodes, like the library outpost example, really resonates with me. Your final paragraph is right there at the center of everything this class is about.

In reply to - Robbie Jones wrote a new post on the site A HyperLink to the Past Expanding the Library’s Signal Working in a public library will quickly demonstrate to the observer how basic a need the internet is in our modern h […] ]]> 48fe00ce8e1e1eb10cd7c96ec1a4fa43 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-nervous-about-asking/#comment-5922 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:08:38 -0700 @lauraskor I am thinking some patrons might be pretty comfortable with maybe just standing there and reading it and maybe remembering that very specific area they wanted to visit but I could also see using the catalog would work as well perhaps but for browsing I find this to be pretty impressive. And I absolutely appreciate your follow-up…Read more

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Nervous About Asking… One thought about this: if we used more user focused shelving systems, would it be easier for fol […] ]]> 3f2039c2b5fada4f0fc82b4f28452991 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/welcome-to-module-8-new-models/#comment-5921 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:06:15 -0700 Hello @nancylee2026 – Only if the comment is a reply to me. I will clarify above.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Welcome to Module 8: New Models Greetings! Now we turn our attention to new models of service, new ways of doing things. This m […] ]]> a8f6c5473c9510edd1494f3159a1a9c3 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/bslickdirectconnections/2026/07/03/hyperlinked-environments-how-are-you-curious/#comment-18 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:59:51 -0700 Becca – I enjoyed this exploration of academic libraries and your responses to some of the course resources. I also appreciate the comments here as well. I am all about making sure that students have food available and I would argue that the library might be a good place to house a community closet type situation. I also have been a long time…Read more

In reply to - Becca Slick wrote a new post on the site Becca Slick's Director Connections Hyperlinked Environments: How Are You Curious? This question brought up a lot of interesting thoughts for me as I pondered it in the […] ]]> 3c13602a649e54c3cdb34975952b86e7 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedbookworm/2026/07/05/hyperlinked-environments-reflection-blog-hyperlinked-academic-libraries/#comment-11 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:37:54 -0700 @Amanda I’m glad you took a look at academic library specifically for this reflection post. I like your ideas and how they connect to your own history with academic libraries as well as our resources. I appreciate your use of the exploration article as well.

In reply to - Amanda So wrote a new post on the site The Hyperlinked Bookworm Hyperlinked Environments Reflection Blog: Hyperlinked Academic Libraries In this reflection blog, I wanted to take a deep dive into academic libraries […] ]]> f3bcce023a3ec6436ff75fee77eb3bf3 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/anitayjc/2026/07/02/fears-about-ai/#comment-16 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:32:57 -0700 @anitayjc You present a strong and grounded exploration of current issues with AI here. I would venture to say that libraries, especially public libraries, are still finding their way into how to effectively educate the public. I’m very impressed with what Toronto Public Library is doing as one example with various learning opportunities for AI as…Read more

In reply to - Anita Chen wrote a new post on the site link, lián, library Hyperlinked Environments Reflection: Fears about AI Going through the Pew research and AI readings in the Hyperlinked Environments module, I kept […] ]]> a178dd0ffdda3de847458dfbd54e76d8 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/frominktohyperlinked/2026/07/04/reflection-blog-hyperlinked-environments/#comment-8 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:23:50 -0700 @alexandrajy I’m so glad you pulled out the detail about all the movable furniture at the DOKK1 library. In the work that we’re doing in Elk Rapids, I’ve told the story many times about the flexible, movable furniture and much of what we put into the new library will be of that type.

In reply to - Alexandra Juarez-Young wrote a new post on the site From Ink to Hyperlinked Reflection Blog: Hyperlinked Environments For this post, I wanted to focus on international libraries. I think we can learn a lot from […] ]]> 5129ccb0a22fd03df2c4f520013cd07b Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/jfeltis/2026/07/07/hyperlinked-environments-innovation-data/#comment-5 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:35:01 -0700 @jfeltis first, thank you so much for putting your username at the bottom of your post. So cool.

This resonated: “It is innovative without chasing every trend, technologically advanced without losing sight of its purpose, and guided by evidence rather than assumptions. The technology will continue to change, but the goal remains the same: T…Read more

In reply to - Jana wrote a new post on the site A Hyperlink in Time Hyperlinked Environments: Innovation & Data With the hyperlinked environment readings this week being a “choose-your-own-adventure experience”, I, of cou […] ]]> 95f0feba909e5cee72d9ac720baecb26 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/bookmarked/2026/07/05/reflection-blog-post-hyperlinked-environments/#comment-7 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:31:59 -0700 Iris – i’m glad you explored this topic. Those numbers of the ratio of teacher librarians to students are troubling although you do pull out some positive aspects of the current state of things in California.

In reply to - Iris wrote a new post on the site Bookmarked Reflection Blog Post: Hyperlinked Environments For the “Choose Your Own Adventure” theme, I gravitated toward the readings about Hyperlinked School Libraries. Let me sta […] ]]> 25e5b00c3660c380c174d97f6b728533 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/olddognewtricks/2026/07/06/hygge-and-the-hyperlinked-community/#comment-12 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:29:01 -0700 @colin117 Another resonating statement: In this way, hygge can become a public value rather than a lifestyle trend. It reminds us that comfort is not frivolous; comfort can be a form of care. Belonging is not extra; it is foundational to learning,

I like this idea and it’s good to think about as we move into the next phase of building the new l…Read more

In reply to - Colin Shirek wrote a new post on the site It is possible to teach an old dog new tricks; Never stop learning. Hygge and the Hyperlinked community…Hygge in the Library: A Warm Welcome for Everyone Hygge, the […] ]]> 60378a15ab11f414a945206ea5446829 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/bravenewhyperlinkedworld/2026/07/05/reflection-blogging-2-hyperlinked-environments-and-issues/#comment-10 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:25:31 -0700 @cocoatthelibrary I so appreciate all of these examples you shared. The photos are very striking, and the services offered at these libraries are amazing. Be sure to save this post for your portfolio competency O. 😀

In reply to - Coco Yu wrote a new post on the site Brave New Hyperlinked World Reflection Blogging 2: Hyperlinked Environments and Issues In my previous blog, I touched upon the growing loneliness epidemic among immigrants. In […] ]]> 4cca4d5c10198b0ab4808caf74632c40 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/abbiesdigitalspine/2026/07/06/hyperlinked-communities-reflection-blog-programming-as-outreach/#comment-10 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:23:47 -0700 Abbie – I like your ideas for promoting the high school position for a student to come and work with the staff at the library. One thought: could it somehow be framed as a way to do service for the community for those that might be doing college applications or building up a résumé? I also appreciate your thought about board games… I wonder if the…Read more

In reply to - Abbie wrote a new post on the site Abbie's Digital Spine Hyperlinked Communities Reflection Blog: Programming as Outreach“Connect Around Purpose, People, or Possibility.” -(Stephens, 2026) This module’s […] ]]> 279dc7a71f805cf863326fca6f215d7e Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=21126 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:02:02 -0700
Inspiration: Nervous About Asking…

One thought about this: if we used more user focused shelving systems, would it be easier for folks to find things they don’t want to ask for? This is making the rounds on social media.

]]> 14 d0ede2af64d9d7c47d538cfaf20c1bfd Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/theborrowedbookmark/2026/06/29/hyperlinked-communities-reflection-blog/#comment-10 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:59:32 -0700 😀😀😀😀

In reply to - Victoria Prieto wrote a new post on the site The Borrowed Bookmark Hyperlinked Communities Reflection Blog: Belonging, Wellness, and the Hyperlinked Library Libraries today are more than repositories of books, they […] ]]>