As the weeks progress and we continue our exploration of the Hyperlinked library, I am continually reminded about the components that create what would be a library. That it goes beyond the building and the collections inside – it’s the community that it serves and the space that is curated to cultivated the culture and environment of the library itself. This week we explored Hyperlinked Environments and I took the time to explore what a hyperlinked environment could be. On the surface and within the name – one may assume that a hyperlinked environment is a space that contains that latest technology and the most sophisticated programming. But as I…

Through my exploration of this week’s topic, I think the part of this concept that resonated with me the most was how hyperlinks can be PEOPLE. Connected people create connected communities and connected communities create foundations for stronger and more resilient communities. I would first like to consider what is a Hyperlinked Community. What would a hyperlinked community be from a library perspective. From my understanding, hyperlinked communities are an integral part of understanding what a hyperlinked library is. This is because part of creating a hyperlinked library is through hyperlinked communities. This means that there is effort by the library to not only serve patrons but connect with them…