INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library | Rachel Leverenz | Activity http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/peers/rachelll/activity/ Activity feed for Rachel Leverenz. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:25:31 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 7bd8d186a7f907f1053893ced1b15da4 Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hyperlinkedtea/2026/06/20/assignment-x-if-the-user-is-the-sun-then-we-must-be-the-planets/#comment-4 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:37:43 -0700 Hi Ruby – I really enjoyed your post, especially the frank discussion regarding constraints that are sometimes placed on library staff. I have found myself getting excited about ideas presented in our readings, only to come back to reality with the thought that the leaders at my place of employment would never let me do that. It doesn’t always…Read more

In reply to - Ruby Zhu wrote a new post on the site Library Assistant by Day Assignment X: If the user is the sun, then we must be the planets! In 2006, Karen Schneider published a post titled “The User Is Not Broken: A meme m […] ]]> f0e37888574605079766c1c9dd1b3673 Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/pieceofmind/?p=9 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:16:01 -0700 Assignment X: The Library is Everywhere (So Meet Patrons Where They Are!) “Everywhere” by Joe Lencioni is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 One of the tenants of the Hyperlinked Library model is the idea that the […]

]]> 0 94b20ee3e28e1e03b3091d65a4b4125e Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hypeduplibraries/2026/06/17/assignment-x-digital-media-here-to-stay-at-what-cost/#comment-3 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:57:42 -0700 Hi Krystal – This is a great post! Thank you for sharing. I very much agree with you that we need a mix of digital and physical materials in our library collections, and that this tailoring needs to be done with our users in mind. We’ve been struggling with this in our video collection at the academic library I work at. Like you said, licensing…Read more

In reply to - Krystal T wrote a new post on the site Hyped Up Libraries Assignment X – Digital Media – Here to Stay? At What Cost? “What if Netflix, Pandora, iTunes, Hulu, and all the other media suppliers slowly morph into a […] ]]> b0fc377094048562d4235633289b095d Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/inspiration-library-outpost/#comment-5860 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:44:29 -0700 I worked at a library a few years ago that had a library vending machine located in the local YMCA. I rode along a few times on the van that serviced the machine, and the community members there were always really excited when new library materials were stocked.

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Inspiration: Library Outpost! Hey all – Please see: What is a Library Outpost? Our Library Outpost will be an easy-to-use, 2 […] ]]> d4e5285157d151b11fab7878d3eb2a0f Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/happyhelpfulhyperlinkedhopefullibrarian/2026/06/17/assignment-x-library-2-0-and-the-value-of-continuous-change/#comment-6 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:04:21 -0700 Libby is a great example of how technology can help libraries become more responsive to user needs! I purchase for my library’s Libby collection through Overdrive Marketplace, and that platform has many great features to show library staff what patrons actually want. I especially love the tag options that allow staff to see what patrons are m…Read more

In reply to - Aniella Fields wrote a new post on the site Happy Helpful Hyperlinked Hopeful Librarian Assignment X: Library 2.0 and the Value of Continuous Change Change is unavoidable, and for libraries, the evidence is the […] ]]> 44617873799c086fb9f7ef14c16d4a5d Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56485/#acomment-56500 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:42:23 -0700 Yes, I’m also getting these errors. As Anita said, the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (https://web.archive.org/) is the way to go. Here’s an example of a link that works with Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20150219160827/http://tametheweb.com/2007/12/15/a-road-map-to-transparency/

In reply to - Anita Chen posted an update in the group Course Site Help Is anyone else having trouble with the tametheweb.com links? The website was still working last week, but it seems to be down today. I’ve tried different […] ]]> 927bd31b721be1a6fb111c3f2b325290 Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/librarianodyssey/2026/06/08/hello-world/#comment-3 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:28:38 -0700 Hi Tara – That’s awesome that you’ve had the opportunity to work overseas so much! Also, thanks for sharing about your experience teaching ESL classes at the library. I work at a community college that recently welcomed English language learning classes to our campus after another campus closed down. It has been interesting to learn how to serve…Read more

In reply to - Tara Swindlehurst wrote a new post on the site Tara wants you to read her blog Tara's Intro Hello all! My name is Tara and I am originally from Seattle. After graduating from undergrad I started teaching […] ]]> 4244159d8320f77c15072009e3ae6d11 Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/bookwyrmsguidetothehyperlinks/2026/06/03/hello-everyone/#comment-3 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:31:39 -0700 Hi Sarah – Congrats on your wedding a few months ago! Also, thank you for sharing your experience working with children’s library services. I work in a community college library and have very little experience gearing services towards kids. However, we are trying to cater more to our students who are parents by creating a welcoming library env…Read more

In reply to - Sarah Morse wrote a new post on the site The BookWyrm's Guide to the Hyperlinks Hello Everyone! My name is Sarah Kumar. (I just got married in late December and am still working on the official name change […] ]]> 6302a51995219804a48259639b9b38fa Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/we-are-an-animal-crowd/#comment-5845 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:37:15 -0700 Hi Jenn – I lost my sweet little dog last August too. (Starting to tear up as I think about it now again.) She was always my go to picture for class introduction posts as well. Like you said, it has been hard the last few semester not to include her. I’m glad you still have your cat friend 🙂

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library We are an Animal Crowd! Hey all – I just finished commenting on all your intro posts. I loved reading your stories.  I am amazed at […] ]]> d50883186091d017c6eb2bdcb350779e Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/pieceofmind/2026/06/04/introductory-post/#comment-5 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:36:09 -0700 More people should know about Beaver Dam. It is a very cool name 🙂 That is too funny that you kind of knew someone in your class! What are the chances?! I am always glad to find people in the same time zone in my classes. It makes it so much easier if we ever have to do anything synchronously.

In reply to - Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind Introductory Post Hello everyone! My name is Rachel. I am located in rural Wisconsin. I live in a forest, and my nearest neighbors are cows. I work in a […] ]]> 38e0e1f77fec0db4c4308a2c6d0a6812 Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56382/#acomment-56410 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:25:23 -0700 Thanks for sharing this! I do something similar at work. I meet weekly with my manager. Most of that time is spent discussing problems and concerns, and it felt like we were only focusing on negative things. So, we added a portion of the meeting where she asks me to share something good that happened and is a reminder about why I still like to…Read more

In reply to - staciwright posted an update in the group Self Care & Mindfulness My favorite self-care ritual is actually one I do with my partner. At the end of every day, we will ask each other: “What’s something good that […] ]]> ac58dac865e62d6ba1513af82ba57d21 Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/bslickdirectconnections/2026/06/03/welcome/#comment-7 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:02:49 -0700 Hi Becca – Congrats on the new job! I also work at a small community college library. We are a staff of 2 (me + my manager). However, my manager also oversees Academic Support, so we don’t quite have 2 full-time staff dedicated to the library. I just wanted to chime in a say that community college work can be so rewarding. There is a big focus on…Read more

In reply to - Becca Slick wrote a new post on the site Becca Slick's Director Connections Welcome to My World! Hello! My name is Becca Slick and I am currently the full-time Library Assistant at Southwestern Community College. […] ]]> 2fd75e132aea982a3ac4303596eecbde Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56323/#acomment-56338 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:26:12 -0700 I absolutely love this! Thank you for sharing. I usually listen to compilations of classical music but find them almost too interesting to listen to, and they sometimes get distracting. This is just really great and soothing.

In reply to - staciwright posted an update in the group Connection Cafe' This group name/description immediately made me think of my current favorite background noise YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@coulou__?si=AkcZIzwzOFUQ […] ]]> 85f987e99302c8168eaeb7795c7205bb Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/linkinlibrary/2026/06/04/introduction/#comment-2 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:39:23 -0700 Hi Cassandra – Congratulations on nearing the end of this MLIS program! And thank you for sharing a picture of Essie. She is adorable! I really would like to scratch her belly. I was very impressed by your work experience. It is so great that you’ve had opportunities to work in different libraries and museums.

In reply to - Cassandra Belliston wrote a new post on the site Link in Bio, Link in Library Hi, I'm Cassandra. Hi, friends! My name is Cassandra. I currently work full-time in an academic library in Utah as the Art & Design […] ]]> 72044bd6241b14422c030805aba908b4 Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/pieceofmind/2026/06/04/introductory-post/#comment-3 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:57:22 -0700 Hi Jen – It is fun to meet a fellow Midwesterner! I haven’t come across many of us in this MLIS program. I am from Manitowoc County, which is about an hour northeast of Beaver Dam. The college I work at is in Cleveland, which is right on Lake Michigan. I haven’t been to Beaver Dam in a long time. I used to have a relative who lived there, but she…Read more

In reply to - Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind Introductory Post Hello everyone! My name is Rachel. I am located in rural Wisconsin. I live in a forest, and my nearest neighbors are cows. I work in a […] ]]> 215f060482e98d96abeb2f03b36aa55a Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56249/#acomment-56268 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:46:14 -0700 I could totally see how picking colors could be stressful! Lately, I have been coloring Scooby Doo characters. I know what colors these characters are supposed to be, and it is hard for me to deviate from that. You could try something like that. Glad you found the monochromatic coloring books. I didn’t even know that was a thing!

In reply to - Rachel Leverenz posted an update in the group Self Care & Mindfulness My library director is really big on coloring. We always print out fun themed coloring pages for students during finals week or around holidays […] ]]> 4dcb562ca16571cf8b9d53fa3e8bf63d Rachel Leverenz joined the group Connection Cafe' http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56250/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:55:50 -0700 0 f5fd52c03a374c93c912080dcfbf6f81 Rachel Leverenz posted an update in the group Self Care & Mindfulness: My library director is really big on coloring. We always […] http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56249/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:54:37 -0700 My library director is really big on coloring. We always print out fun themed coloring pages for students during finals week or around holidays and usually have a giant coloring poster taped to a white board. My boss also brings coloring supplies to our department staff meetings. I am not an artist at all but have found it to be a great way to…Read more

]]> 3 70006a7f1141a56b9be903d13fbdc887 Rachel Leverenz joined the group Hyperlinked Newsroom http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56247/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:48:02 -0700 0 4249ff4c02d32c4c506c5f6965c7e3a0 Rachel Leverenz joined the group Self Care & Mindfulness http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56246/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:47:05 -0700 0 d3e61758f782995d9e139d8e80cf1af4 Rachel Leverenz joined the group Course Site Help http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56245/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:46:22 -0700 0 a5e432e8fd7f406f7273d5e4c81b8a24 Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56210/#acomment-56239 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:47:59 -0700 Hi Dawn – I just put Vuong’s book Time is a Mother on a book display at work. I’m not usually one for poetry, but your glowing recommendation makes me want to read his work. That’s awesome that you get the chance to see him this summer! I hope that is a fun experience for you. Thanks for sharing!

In reply to - Dawn Khepri posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy I’ve been really enjoying all of Ocean Voung’s work lately. He’s a Vietnamese author and poet. I listen to his first book, “On Earth We’re […] ]]> 59039c601008b5ec1a9b89a63f3fb922 Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56156/#acomment-56169 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:40:12 -0700 @george Thank you for this explanation! I was missing the first step of navigating to the dashboard (instead of in the account settings). My two-factor authentication is now set up. Thanks again! I appreciate your help with this.

In reply to - Rachel Leverenz posted an update in the group Ask A Question! I am having trouble setting up the required two-factor authentication for my account. I tried to follow the instructions given but could not find the […] ]]> 17b14c353be433ea8cb1b7fe16481ad4 Rachel Leverenz posted an update in the group Ask A Question!: I am having trouble setting up the required two-factor […] http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56156/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:09:34 -0700 I am having trouble setting up the required two-factor authentication for my account. I tried to follow the instructions given but could not find the referenced login security link on my account. Does anyone else who has successfully set up two-factor authentication have any additional tips to share? Should I just contact tech support? Thanks in…Read more

]]> 2 0359e105dfbe8dd77640c9fb67237bc9 Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/hypercelerys/2026/06/06/%e2%9c%bf-howdy-yall-%e2%9c%bf/#comment-2 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:07:42 -0700 Hi Naikia – I just wanted to say that I am very impressed with the customizations you have done to your blog site here. It is fun to see people’s personalities reflected! I have yet to figure out how to do this for my site. Also, congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Very exciting! I myself am only half way through the program, taking the…Read more

In reply to - Naikia Felder wrote a new post on the site The Hyperlinked Celery Patch ✿ Howdy Y'all ✿ Hello, my Name is Naikia Felder, but my artist name is Celeste. I am a writer, illustrator, and designer currently loc […] ]]> 4004849240921cc42a876accb11249ca Rachel Leverenz joined the group Ask A Question! http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/56154/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:41:18 -0700 0 b68f8c0df733712b03d40a8e8ece94f7 Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55921/#acomment-56001 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:40:42 -0700 Glad to hear you are rediscovering Antiques Roadshow! I loved it as a kid, but my family too would groan about having to watch it. It must just take a special person to be a Roadshow fan 🙂

In reply to - Rachel Leverenz posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy Lately, I have been binge-watching old episodes of Antiques Roadshow. It’s on Netflix now! I have also been listening to a lot of Della Mae […] ]]> ed3f9d1738397897a52798072ddd514f Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/share-your-intro-post-here/#comment-5766 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:05:03 -0700

Introductory Post

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Action Item: Share Your Intro Post Here! Hey all – the OPML won’t be ready for a couple more days, so for now – please share the U […] ]]> b175a5ea5680ab7d7ef75bd9d01bb710 Rachel Leverenz wrote a new post on the site Piece of Mind https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/pieceofmind/?p=3 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:35:49 -0700 Introductory Post Hello everyone! My name is Rachel. I am located in rural Wisconsin. I live in a forest, and my nearest neighbors are cows. I work in a […]

]]> 5 6c3f29d205d04240329d39500873d26c Rachel Leverenz changed their profile picture http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55928/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:54:15 -0700 0 a328f0fb65a088164dc8ac7a2a5358a5 Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55799/#acomment-55927 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:51:38 -0700 This new Count of Monte Cristo is on my to be watched list as well. Glad to hear it is good! I usually love anything that PBS Masterpiece puts out. Other shows in the past Masterpiece line up that I have really enjoyed: Victoria and Miss Scarlet & The Duke.

In reply to - Isabel Nguyen posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy Hi everyone! My mom and I just binged the latest adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo from PBS Masterpiece. We thought it was very well […] ]]> f28950ff1fc3d0ae4357a75f150a9cd8 Rachel Leverenz posted a new activity comment https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/creating-an-opml-file-for-your-blogs/#comment-5751 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:44:29 -0700 https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/pieceofmind/

In reply to - Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 287 – The Hyperlinked Library Important: Creating an OPML File for Your Blogs Comments are now closed. OPML Shared. Greetings all – We will create an OPML* f […] ]]> 8777a6d7ad28bded3baeb870bcdcc806 Rachel Leverenz posted an update in the group Break the Ice: Binge-Worthy: Lately, I have been binge-watching old episodes of Antiques […] http://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/55921/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:35:46 -0700 Lately, I have been binge-watching old episodes of Antiques Roadshow. It’s on Netflix now! I have also been listening to a lot of Della Mae music. They are an all female bluegrass group. They have several albums, and I love all their music.

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