Hello all! I was absolutely honored as a member of the Elk Rapids District Library Board to attend our groundbreaking last Tuesday and also say a few words about what the new library will offer to our community. I thought I would share my remarks. I went off script a couple of times, as I … Continue reading “Groundbreaking for ERDL”
Written by Michael Stephens
Hello! I have read all the blog posts in my Feedly! Thanks for all of your insights and candor in your reflections! I commented on everyone’s work except one group of tabs I had open that disappeared when we lost power two nights ago. If you did not get a comment from me, please comment … Continue reading “Blogging Off to an Excellent Start!”
Written by Michael Stephens
Greetings everyone. Period. I did it. I just did what I’m posting about for you all. I am using a new voice to type application on my desktop Macintosh. It’s called Type Whisper. And one of the things that I have struggled with is making the jump from the usual dictation on Apple devices to … Continue reading “Reading & Commenting on Your Blogging”
Written by Michael Stephens
Updating and boosting this post. I am working through commenting on your blog posts this week. And for some of the blogs, I’m having a difficult time figuring out who the author is! If you wouldn’t mind please add your at username in your tagline or at the end of your post. That would make … Continue reading “Pro Tip: Adding Your @username to Your Blog or Posts”
Written by Michael Stephens
What a wonderful article! https://programminglibrarian.org/articles/there-joy-all-tips-joyous-library-programming I love acquiring new knowledge that the programs I create provide. Even if the program is on a serious topic, it can be a joyful experience because I have intentionally created a welcoming, safe environment for people. This intentionality is all a part of the program-planning process which can be … Continue reading “Inspiration: Library Joy”
Written by Michael Stephens
Greetings all! For this module we will focus on planning for emerging technologies, participatory services of all kinds and the future. This is where we start to get very practical and focused on what’s happening with trends and technology in libraries and information centers. This is also the time to start thinking about the technologies, … Continue reading “Welcome to Module 7: Planning for Participatory Services”
Written by Michael Stephens
Hey all – just an FYI. An “Office Hours” column from 2016 at Library Journal may be of interest. It’s all about the questions we ask in interviews. Also see the response from SJSU School of Info grad Jessica Gilbert Redman. It’s in Wholehearted on page 65.
Written by Michael Stephens
David Daghita at McKinney PL shared these presentations about new tech innovations with me via former #hyperlib student Nick. One covers the implementation of the mobile roaming in the library and the other is on using ROBOTS as book carts! Take a look if you have time. Mckinney Mobility Make like a Robot Presentation
Written by Michael Stephens
Good morning. You will find our assignment question and answer recording on the front page of our Canvas site. Thanks to all who attended! Full assignment grading rubrics linked here ➡️➡️➡️ FLUID DUE DATES are in effect. Use the original due dates as a guideline, but take the time you need to create meaningful and … Continue reading “Assignment Q & A Recording”
Written by Michael Stephens
Greetings everyone! It’s time to choose your own adventure with Hyperlinked Environments. It’s a shorter video lecture to give you more time to explore.