INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library | Michael Stephens | Activity http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/peers/michael/activity/ Activity feed for Michael Stephens. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:26:59 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a9bbf49d6767abaa31e0984b69e2d72d Michael Stephens posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy: Highly recommend Pluribus on Apple and the Beast in Me on Netflix. http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55502/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:07:16 -0800 Highly recommend Pluribus on Apple and the Beast in Me on Netflix.

]]> 0 1ccd6bb9336172c667852cee156c4dee Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55389/#acomment-55441 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:39:42 -0800 @jcrystalc So creepy!

In reply to - J. Crystal posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy Anyone watching “Welcome to Derry”? What a trip! ]]> ca2f6db4dd703a308e49acf84e6ac842 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55389/#acomment-55398 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:36:20 -0800 @jcrystalc Me! I am all caught up and now I have to wait for each episode when they drop. It is so good and creepy. 🤡🎈

In reply to - J. Crystal posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy Anyone watching “Welcome to Derry”? What a trip! ]]> 4f254ddc6dc1ad7e91c37ffda5a451b5 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55388/#acomment-55397 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:34:53 -0800 @jcrystalc that is very cool. The audiobook version is actually read by Sheryl Lee. It is so emotional, and sometimes very hard to listen to because she brings all of her skills to the reading.

In reply to - J. Crystal posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy @michael, I thought you would get a kick out of this. My 21-year-old daughter asked for “The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer”. Who says the youth is […] ]]> 3c07da418f4c9a91882c6e80f756c578 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/thegroundedlibrary/2025/11/28/module-9-reflection-building-a-thriving-community-ecosytems-analyzing-dutch-urban-community-public-art-installations/#comment-24 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 19:32:08 -0800 @gardenlib So glad you utilized IFLA Global Vision for this reflection. Your work via the platform sounds super interesting.

In reply to - Chelsea Jones wrote a new post on the site CJ's Grounded Library & Gallery Module 9 Reflection: Building a Thriving Community Ecosytems- Analyzing Dutch Urban Community & Public Art Installations   My travels […] ]]> 40bc6e68e50182d30f0843e1eaae33b6 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/ahyperlinktothepast/2025/11/13/the-power-of-stories-reflection/#comment-13 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:48:39 -0800 @nrstewart that is an excellent Doctor Who quote!

In reply to - Nicholas Stewart wrote a new post on the site A Hyperlink to the Past The Power of Stories Reflection This module was about the incredible power stories can have when it comes to our ability to understand and […] ]]> 394a449d37546f4ac90ee9187594ac78 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/krheid/2025/11/03/chatgpt-the-new-wikipedia-reflection-on-new-horizons/#comment-15 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:31:12 -0800 @krheid I so appreciate you touched on the fact that there is panic surrounding technology. Your citation to the article is perfect to support these ideas and I have often recognize this with things like Wikipedia, social media, and now generative artificial intelligence.

In reply to - Kelli wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinking the Librarian Future ChatGPT the New Wikipedia? – Reflection on New Horizons I remember when Wikipedia first came out, it was a big no-no to use it for anything. […] ]]> 0557fdccbb4c84697f5a0f0a5f52bc4c Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/readonly/2025/11/05/reflection-the-power-of-stories/#comment-54 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:50:33 -0800 @hharrisbrady I so enjoyed this. I I may have mentioned this already, but we attended the National Writer Series with John Bacon, focused on his new book, The Gale of November. It was so interesting, and I immediately got the book and enjoyed it immensely. It also was incredibly emotional, and the Gordon Lightfoot song has found a place in my…Read more

In reply to - Heather B wrote a new post on the site ReadOnlyMemory Reflection: The Power of Stories A librarian finds room on the shelf for everyone’s stories. Here in Michigan many people are thinking back to November 10, […] ]]> bbbb7bf419793eb0aa3dd632dfbd9422 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/bernadetteescamilla/2025/11/10/who-decides-what-stories-we-get-to-keep/#comment-13 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:34:41 -0800 @bescamilla I appreciate the questions you are asking regarding Hidara’s taking stories away from families and what is the nature of sharing stories in general. I’m reminded of the song catchers that used to go around in the south and collect songs on recording devices from the Appalachian people. I can’t figure out a way for someone like Hidara…Read more

In reply to - Bernadette Escamilla wrote a new post on the site The Distracted Librarian Who decides what stories we get to keep?I’ve been thinking of who decides what stories and books we get to keep since reading a new book a […] ]]> 1f754e1d7a3a1e73d32f1251e4c84203 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedspacelibrarian/2025/11/04/reflection-blog-3-broaden-your-horizon-is-the-future-virtual/#comment-27 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:30:27 -0800 @anitaagarza88 Your ” Is it a trend? ” paragraph has so many good ideas! I love the idea of a museum partnership …and potentially, libraries could partner with museums in other countries and make “across the pond” collections available for exploration.

In reply to - Anita Garza wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Space Librarian Reflection Blog #3 – Broaden your horizon, is the future virtual? Sara Kurig via UnSplash Funny fact about me, I don’t think ever experienced […] ]]> 1c1e4ad819cdd5af722bf1640684a8b0 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkclick/2025/11/04/comfortable-with-cooking-lets-try-it/#comment-21 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:24:21 -0800 @alexis1barra I appreciate the personal slant to use for this post. I’ve done the same thing. I wanted to really try a new recipe and then have it maybe not go over as well as I would like. I’m also learning about incorporating more healthy options. It’s such a good thing, and I really agree with you that the library can play a role in that e…Read more

In reply to - Alexis Ibarra wrote a new post on the site HyperLink Click Comfortable with Cooking (Let's try it!) Thinking about the library in different ways as they explore literacy beyond books I have always wanted to be […] ]]> 09c3523beb6d611a181c7e15d896e6f3 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/thelostlink/2025/10/31/the-power-of-stories/#comment-19 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:37:36 -0800 I will follow up on this and add it to the power of stories module. I saved a screenshot thank you so much.

In reply to - J. Crystal wrote a new post on the site The lost link The Power of StoriesRefernces BiblioLabs LLC. (2024). The Generations Project: LA County Community Histories. Biblioboard.com. […] ]]> 4ed738c08d4c2cfdb2792678c8bfcb52 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/thelostlink/2025/10/31/the-power-of-stories/#comment-18 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:36:38 -0800 @jcrystalc oh yes! I remember now. Very cool.

In reply to - J. Crystal wrote a new post on the site The lost link The Power of StoriesRefernces BiblioLabs LLC. (2024). The Generations Project: LA County Community Histories. Biblioboard.com. […] ]]> cdb2255680495b4d011400e577971d3a Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/thehyperlinkedmeg/2025/10/27/module-9-new-horizons-reflection/#comment-10 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:12:52 -0800 @meganteeling appreciate the strategy you layout for academic librarians to address what artificial intelligence is doing to academia. I think this teaching aspect of our jobs has always been increasing in academic librarianship but now even more so.

In reply to - Megan Teeling wrote a new post on the site The Hyperlinked Meg: INFO 287 Blog Reflection 3: New HorizonsThe continuous evolution of the digital landscape, especially in college-level research, requires academic […] ]]> 119ee66d288bb99c408ce866cebe526a Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/library0nline/2025/10/18/info-287-blog-module-6-reflection-hyperlinked-enviroments/#comment-7 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:04:23 -0800 @pbduarte I really appreciate the detail that Los Angeles Public library is doing a hybrid AI class so some young people could zoom in if that is easier for them. That’s just so thoughtful about reaching their team population. I really like the illustration that you did for this as well and it’s sort of like the other one of the reference desk…Read more

In reply to - Patricia Duarte wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Reflections INFO 287 Reflection Blog: Hyperlinked Environments Hyperlinked Environments: Mobile Libraries, AI, & the Human Library After reviewing the […] ]]> 552da095412e9639391c1065e6e586a2 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/library0nline/2025/10/27/info-287-reflection-blog-new-horizons/#comment-6 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:50:47 -0800 @pbduarte This: “I also want to mention the societal and cultural changes happening alongside it because they are just as important to trend spotting. ” OH YES! I am so glad you pointed this out because we really can’t trend spot technology without also looking at what’s happening in our communities and our cultures. I so appreciate appreciated.…Read more

In reply to - Patricia Duarte wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Reflections INFO 287 Reflection Blog: New Horizons Emerging Technologies and Everyday Librarianship Since the pandemic, libraries have gone through major […] ]]> 5cda8a19905dc0e75d07c4a76eb42b0f Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/ahyperlinktothepast/2025/10/23/hyperlinked-environments-reflection/#comment-11 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:48:57 -0800 @nrstewart wow, thanks for the link to Discovery Tours. This is new territory for me and I really like what they’re doing.

In reply to - Nicholas Stewart wrote a new post on the site A Hyperlink to the Past Hyperlinked Environments Reflection While I was browsing the student explorations in this module, I found the one talking about the Metaverse, […] ]]> 27f9b6ffe65d4e04f264c8894b0b3449 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/ahyperlinktothepast/2025/10/29/new-models-reflection/#comment-10 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:47:09 -0800 @nrstewart so glad you took a look at gaming as part of the new models module. I think what really hit home for me was when I started watching The Last of Us and then looked into what the game was like, which I didn’t know anything about. I did not realize how absolutely amazing the game was for storytelling, character development, and bringing in…Read more

In reply to - Nicholas Stewart wrote a new post on the site A Hyperlink to the Past New Models Reflection I was pleasantly surprised to see that one of the readings for this module was an article from the National Literacy Trust […] ]]> 12fa054d9019b16cf9a3075669cb70b1 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/adventuresinhyperlinkedland/2025/10/21/reflection-on-new-horizons/#comment-13 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:37:14 -0800 @migueleruiz29 this post really demonstrates how you can weave in multiple multiple citations. I appreciate this and this is something I want my info 200 students to master. Thanks for this exploration to the lens of 2025 of some of these important readings. I am glad they resonated.

In reply to - Miguel Ruiz wrote a new post on the site Adventures in Hyperlinked Land Reflection on New Horizons History Repeating and the Present Renovating Like in 2017, 2025 showcases several issues that revolve around the […] ]]> d0e903ea8ccf3d0b993c1d8e4426ec70 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/lisahach287/2025/10/22/hyperlinked-communities/#comment-6 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:35:09 -0800 @lisahach the strength you highlight is a good one and I believe it will serve you well in the information profession. Thanks for highlighting the positives and the negatives of the technologies of the day. The musk example is horrid and should hopefully inspire us to put in checks and balances for future versions of LLMs.

In reply to - Lisa Hach wrote a new post on the site Library Linked Lisa Reflection Blog: Hyperlinked Communities As I am new to the library profession and therefore lacking in experience, I believe my greatest strength is that […] ]]> 208ce997fbd6a83b55535f3abb0d6150 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/thehyperlinkedera/2025/10/24/the-next-chapter-of-librarianship-caring-for-the-whole-person-reflection-blog-post-3/#comment-28 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:28:19 -0800 @itschelsea I so appreciate these words. This means a lot to me.

In reply to - Chelsea wrote a new post on the site The Hyperlinked Era The Next Chapter of Librarianship: Caring for the Whole Person (Reflection Blog Post #3) Libraries today are living ecosystems, or places where stories, […] ]]> ba9a4068fe7798273ba69cd7fbcd5cac Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/openstacks/2025/10/12/reflection-blog-mobile-information-environments/#comment-38 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:53:13 -0800 @bevinclempson indeed! I love that view — “on their own terms.”

In reply to - Bevin Clempson wrote a new post on the site Open Stacks. Reflection Blog: Mobile Information Environments Library in Your Pocket Imagine carrying a library in your pocket. One that allows you to browse shelves, […] ]]> 3fa5fb0afbb0d6ac299e00c9f69dd3db Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/krheid/2025/10/16/ai-in-libraries-reflection-on-hyperlinked-environments/#comment-13 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:53:31 -0800 @krheid for sure – it is not going away. And having insights when folks may look to their librarians for guidance is such a compelling reason.

In reply to - Kelli wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinking the Librarian Future AI in Libraries – Reflection on Hyperlinked Environments There is a lot of animosity towards AI and the future. There is a lot of unknown when it […] ]]> 1a0055f1aff023beea298b119097ff5f Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/kristaholmquist/2025/10/19/hyperlinked-environments-public-libraries-reimagining-rebranding-and-revitalizing/#comment-8 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:16:12 -0800 Krista – this was a fun post. I really liked the two images of the tool library as a way to demonstrate how that service has changed over the years. I was just appointed by our township to the Elk Rapids District library board so now I’m thinking so much about buildings and services, etc., as our little library moves toward renovating an old…Read more

In reply to - Krista Holmquist wrote a new post on the site Now Entering Hyperspace Hyperlinked Environments- Public Libraries: Reimagining, Rebranding, and Revitalizing         Public libraries are adapting to the growing and […] ]]> 7962c633689fa1ed0e1c1c41f264bbdb Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/krheid/2025/10/16/ai-in-libraries-reflection-on-hyperlinked-environments/#comment-11 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:13:26 -0800 @krheid This: “As I’ve gone through the MLIS program, I have had the opportunity to explore using AI more.”

In my mind, this is exactly what our students should be doing, is exploring and trying different things with the various AI platforms because that knowledge will help us inform decisions in future professional positions as well as our o…Read more

In reply to - Kelli wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinking the Librarian Future AI in Libraries – Reflection on Hyperlinked Environments There is a lot of animosity towards AI and the future. There is a lot of unknown when it […] ]]> 40c20af4e4641be6f65eb524b95820a1 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/catalinking/2025/10/19/reflection-blog-1-libraries-as-digital-community-hubs/#comment-10 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:10:20 -0800 @catalinking I’m so glad you came back to this concept of digital care. It is so interesting to me. The examples you share demonstrate exactly what we could be doing in the digital space across our field to make sure that folks have access.

In reply to - Katelyn A. wrote a new post on the site catalinking Reflection Blog #1: Libraries as Digital Community Hubs As I work through this course I am continually drawn to the concept of librarians as Digital Care Workers […] ]]> 2796a946450bd007980e68163900374d Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/thelostlink/2025/10/31/the-power-of-stories/#comment-14 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:28:49 -0800 @jcrystalc What a lovely artifact focused on the power of stories. Love this: our stories are as unique as our fingerprints! Well said!

In reply to - J. Crystal wrote a new post on the site The lost link The Power of StoriesRefernces BiblioLabs LLC. (2024). The Generations Project: LA County Community Histories. Biblioboard.com. […] ]]> 0aeb6f136858c84e8096086f12a09f42 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/readonly/2025/10/28/reflection-modules-8-9/#comment-46 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:21:30 -0800 @hharrisbrady your last paragraph is spot on. We have to take care of ourselves first. That has become even more evident to me in the more recent times post pandemic when it seems like there’s a lot of bad stuff going on. I like your ideas for changing up the entrance to the library and helping people reset before they come into a calming space.

In reply to - Heather B wrote a new post on the site ReadOnlyMemory Reflection: Modules 8 & 9 These two modules are very interesting to me, especially in context of the immediate social environment. Everyone, including library […] ]]> eae67bb8966f122dbcc6c0a3c226bcf8 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/nerdyhyperlinkedlibrarian/2025/10/31/the-power-of-stories/#comment-35 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:18:36 -0800 @ctaher excellent examples here and I’m glad you got to investigate the story focused inspirations offered by libraries right now. Also, yay for emojis!

Here’s my trip to Washington: 🏔️🏔️🌲✨🎬👥❤️📺🌟🙌

In reply to - Camillia T wrote a new post on the site Nerdy Hyperlinked Librarian The Power of StoriesAfter watching the module ten lecture, I was intrigued by the ways in which libraries connect with the community through […] ]]> 9820715c1f8d216898100b49abb867ab Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/thehyperlinkedera/2025/10/24/the-next-chapter-of-librarianship-caring-for-the-whole-person-reflection-blog-post-3/#comment-24 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:14:19 -0800 @itschelsea I so appreciate this post. Yes. Yes. Yes. And this:”. I strive to be both a hyperlinked librarian and a humanistic one who leads with empathy and care. ” that is actually what I want for every student that graduates and goes into the profession to be that kind of librarian. Thank you for all the ❤️ you put into this post.

In reply to - Chelsea wrote a new post on the site The Hyperlinked Era The Next Chapter of Librarianship: Caring for the Whole Person (Reflection Blog Post #3) Libraries today are living ecosystems, or places where stories, […] ]]> 988939f4bae5ed9665eb6aa47bc9806d Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/nerdyhyperlinkedlibrarian/2025/10/17/hygge-library/#comment-34 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:05:49 -0800 @ctaher @ctaher, thrilled you covered this. It’s one of my favorite things, and I love seeing it come into play in library spaces. One thought about the adult story time is that our local library actually has its adult book club offsite at one of the breweries in town or sometimes also at the cider place, I think, so there are ways to get around…Read more

In reply to - Camillia T wrote a new post on the site Nerdy Hyperlinked Librarian Hygge Library  The concept that resonated with me the most from the ‘New Models’ lecture is the concept of hygge. Joe Pick […] ]]> b4b6362aef08039c632b95e47a00982e Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/openstacks/2025/10/12/reflection-blog-mobile-information-environments/#comment-33 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:27:22 -0800 @bevinclempson Your “library in your pocket” framing is such a smart way to think about mobile access and aligns beautifully with the hyperlinked library model. I especially appreciated how you touched on equity and access, and the idea that libraries meet users where they are — physically and digitally. You make a strong case for services “everywhere.”

In reply to - Bevin Clempson wrote a new post on the site Open Stacks. Reflection Blog: Mobile Information Environments Library in Your Pocket Imagine carrying a library in your pocket. One that allows you to browse shelves, […] ]]> 6c00b7b96d3105971db6f4c41a8b6472 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedspacelibrarian/2025/10/20/reflection-blog-1-hyperlinked-communities-wash-learn-an-ode-to-popups-and-bookmobiles/#comment-5 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:26:50 -0800 @anitaagarza88 you make a good case for outreach to folks in places such as the laundromat. Maybe we will see more of this going forward. I like the idea of library resources being available or easily connected to while one is doing their laundry.

Also, you took me back to when I was an undergrad and we did our laundry in the door, laundry…Read more

In reply to - Anita Garza wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Space Librarian Reflection Blog #1 Hyperlinked Communities – Wash & Learn, an ode to popups and bookmobiles youtube link “We should consider our users through a […] ]]> c6f8eef22ac3305aa4b0a456cb97abd9 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedspacelibrarian/2025/10/20/reflection-blog-2-world-of-information-in-our-hands/#comment-4 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:23:58 -0800 @anitaagarza88 I just deleted a spam comment that found its way to your blog. It was just some person trying to link to themselves. Apologies for that.

I’m so glad you took a look at this topic. And it reminded me of back in the day when the phone seemed so much more unique and not everybody had a smart phone and all those things and now as…Read more

In reply to - Anita Garza wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Space Librarian Reflection Blog #2 "World of information in our hands" 10 “Clueless” Storylines That Were Way Ahead Of Their Time by Kacie Lillejord Having a […] ]]> 660909f28067f64455c2537bed738e64 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkclick/2025/10/18/watch-the-librarians/#comment-18 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:21:28 -0800 @alexis1barra this was not a long spiel at all. That was a very insightful post that could be shared with librarians facing book challenges as encouragement, and as a means of sharing resources. I’m so glad you saw the film.

In reply to - Alexis Ibarra wrote a new post on the site HyperLink Click Watch "The Librarians"! Exploring censorship and book bans: Entering a five year battle The topic of book bans and censorship was initially never on my […] ]]> 80fd8e894b187351edbc4569c9f3bd51 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/openstacks/2025/10/05/reflection-blog-hyperlinked-communities/#comment-29 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:59:21 -0700 @bevinclempson 💯👍😄

In reply to - Bevin Clempson wrote a new post on the site Open Stacks. Reflection Blog: Hyperlinked Communities Reimagining Teen Services As discussed in Assignment X, traditional library services fall short when it comes to […] ]]> dc72ec9be9bb45a4687f719fc46a222b Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperbrainlinkedlibrarian/2025/10/03/hyperlinked-communities/#comment-26 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:31:43 -0700 @sue 100%!

In reply to - Sue Donnim wrote a new post on the site The Hyperbrain Librarian Thinking about Hyperlinked Communities “Somewhere along the line, we confused going to work with building a fort.” —David Weinberger, The Cluet […] ]]> a7577cef0aeb152ef114b14ac1b7e0d2 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperbrainlinkedlibrarian/2025/10/03/hyperlinked-communities/#comment-24 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:22 -0700 @suedonnim I agree. I would hope we would work through the concept of inconvenience to improve services.

In reply to - Sue Donnim wrote a new post on the site The Hyperbrain Librarian Thinking about Hyperlinked Communities “Somewhere along the line, we confused going to work with building a fort.” —David Weinberger, The Cluet […] ]]> 7c3f2549276fa1b20fba6e78f9066a9c Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/theplantlibrariansodyssey/2025/10/13/post-graduation-continued-learning-a-reflection/#comment-30 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:00:27 -0700 @missjennthelibrarian later on there is a module under infinite learning on professional development that you may enjoy.

In reply to - missjennthelibrarian wrote a new post on the site The Plant Librarian's Odyssey Post-Graduation Continued Learning: A Reflection As my time in the MLIS program and at SJSU comes to a close, I have begun to ponder […] ]]> 8888c6e0578da80b29dfb93496f8aaa0 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/thehyperlinkedera/2025/10/04/stacks-to-stars-exploring-the-librarys-expanding-universe-reflection-blog-1/#comment-22 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:27:40 -0700 @itschelsea 👍😄

In reply to - Chelsea wrote a new post on the site The Hyperlinked Era Stacks to Stars: Exploring the Library’s Expanding Universe (Reflection Blog #1) Today’s libraries serve to meet the needs of all members of their com […] ]]> fa7786cb28c30fdeffd0c42b1a16e94c Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/ahyperlinktothepast/2025/10/14/hyperlinked-communities-reflection/#comment-6 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:35:00 -0700 @nrstewart I appreciate this rumination. I also really appreciate this: “Despite being admittedly very shy and socially awkward myself, I still believe that we humans are stronger when we are working together.” I agree! Super shy here for most of my life…

In reply to - Nicholas Stewart wrote a new post on the site A Hyperlink to the Past Hyperlinked Communities Reflection After seeing the many different ways libraries have integrated into the hearts of their respective […] ]]> 05442640c4ea2275e2eebbdcfed0ee6c Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/thehyperlinkedmeg/2025/10/12/hyperlinked-environments-reflection/#comment-6 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:29:30 -0700 @meganteeling I really appreciate your focus on meeting students where they are—embedding library support into their daily lives rather than expecting them to come to the library on their own. That shift reflects the heart of user-centered librarianship and speaks to how we build meaningful connections that foster learning and growth.

In reply to - Megan Teeling wrote a new post on the site The Hyperlinked Meg: INFO 287 Blog Reflection 2: Hyperlinked EnvironmentsThe Hyperlinked Environments Module provided many great resources on the ever-changing landscape […] ]]> 3862965033c6c13377a36c7378af0833 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/centralstationlibrarian/2025/10/13/keep-calm-and-read-banned-books/#comment-8 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:27:16 -0700 @mperalejo I am glad you covered this topic and I remember vividly the stuff happening in Michigan over the last few years, especially as a relates to the book Gender Queer. Even if you do not go into public library and ship, you can certainly be an advocate for making sure that everyone’s story is available in the library. Perhaps if you were an…Read more

In reply to - Michelle Peralejo wrote a new post on the site all aboard! Keep Calm and Read Banned Books When I was growing up, parents and teachers often warned that once something is posted on the Internet, it would stay there […] ]]> 1eb5416d4e3e3c4e34b79f6852dfc121 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/northtothefuture/2025/10/13/reflection-blogging-hyperlinked-communities/#comment-9 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:54:33 -0700 @matthewsmith I’m so glad that the TEDx talk resonated. I appreciate being reminded of that point about the super connector. What a great way to think of it. I hope when you enter the field, you find a place to work. That is what you describe: not just focused on books, but on people and community.

In reply to - Matthew Smith wrote a new post on the site North to the Future Reflection Blogging – Hyperlinked Communities So far, there are a lot of ideas and threads that this course is pulling together to demonstrate what […] ]]> 7119907c18abc37c6f30b20d39e9919d Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/kristaholmquist/2025/10/13/hyperlinked-communities-dei-and-the-fight-against-censorship/#comment-4 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:52:36 -0700 Krista – your last paragraph is a call to action and a path forward for these times. I really appreciate your thinking around these ideas.

In reply to - Krista Holmquist wrote a new post on the site Now Entering Hyperspace Hyperlinked Communities: DEI and the Fight Against Censorship             Hyperlinked communities are an especially important part of libra […] ]]> 33ee32ebd5d55052acbf678165abe986 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/theplantlibrariansodyssey/2025/10/13/post-graduation-continued-learning-a-reflection/#comment-28 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:49:32 -0700 Also – the Infographic rocks!

In reply to - missjennthelibrarian wrote a new post on the site The Plant Librarian's Odyssey Post-Graduation Continued Learning: A Reflection As my time in the MLIS program and at SJSU comes to a close, I have begun to ponder […] ]]> a456df4743f1af16e648a3dc80f7ee2d Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/theplantlibrariansodyssey/2025/10/13/post-graduation-continued-learning-a-reflection/#comment-27 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:49:17 -0700 @missjennthelibrarian wow, I so appreciate this post and the fact that you brought the Roy Tennant quote into it. I forgotten how wonderful that quote is. I probably said in the module that I use that in my signature line in my email for years when I was at the public library. It just was so true and when I was doing staff training, I really…Read more

In reply to - missjennthelibrarian wrote a new post on the site The Plant Librarian's Odyssey Post-Graduation Continued Learning: A Reflection As my time in the MLIS program and at SJSU comes to a close, I have begun to ponder […] ]]> 303d284fa13a913a1e32e2f203a9358c Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/thehyperlinkedera/2025/10/13/the-library-reimagined-a-hyperlinked-environment-for-growth-and-discovery-reflection-blog-2/#comment-21 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:45:55 -0700 @itschelsea This is so good: “Whether you are a librarian, educator, or learner, we all have a role to play in building these networks of connection. ”

I like this idea and how you illustrate that each role is important for the formula of a successful library space to work. The four spaces model is like a blueprint for that.

In reply to - Chelsea wrote a new post on the site The Hyperlinked Era The Library Reimagined: A Hyperlinked Environment for Growth and Discovery (Reflection Blog #2) The modern library has undergone a profound transformation. […] ]]> 7f75f2467cde1b03e6a382c96112254b Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/thehyperlinkedmeg/2025/10/06/hyperlinked-communities-reflection/#comment-5 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:39:27 -0700 @meganteeling The pop up model could be so useful in so many places. Sites that come to mind from experience where I live: Farmer’s Market, craft brewery, non profit art focused group, Wednesday night street fair during the summer months, etc.

In reply to - Megan Teeling wrote a new post on the site The Hyperlinked Meg: INFO 287 Blog Reflection 1: Hyperlinked CommunitiesAll of the content from the Hyperlinked Communities module greatly interested me, but I found […] ]]> 8f3d587e3d6c83aa1ba3eb4c48943a03 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperbrainlinkedlibrarian/2025/10/03/hyperlinked-communities/#comment-22 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:32:34 -0700 @suedonnim I really appreciate how you were addressed folks that have needs that aren’t readily apparent. One thing I’ve suggested with libraries I’ve worked with is to really rethink the way they survey users instead of saying what do you love about the library or what kind of library do for you? I would suggest using questions such as what would…Read more

In reply to - Sue Donnim wrote a new post on the site The Hyperbrain Librarian Thinking about Hyperlinked Communities “Somewhere along the line, we confused going to work with building a fort.” —David Weinberger, The Cluet […] ]]>