Author Archives: Michael Stephens

About Michael Stephens

Dr. Michael Stephens is an Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University. His research focuses on use of emerging technologies in libraries and technology learning programs. He currently writes the monthly column “Office Hours” in Library Journal exploring issues, ideas and emerging trends in library and information science education. Stephens has spoken about emerging technologies, innovation, and libraries to audiences in over 26 states and in nine countries. He is fascinated by library buildings and virtual spaces that center around users, participation, creating content, and encouraging the heart. As a professional he worked 15 years in public libraries.

Assignment Chat This Weekend

Hey all – we will chat about the remaining assignments on Sunday:   October 1: 1pm PT Assignment Q & A Session for Innovation Strategy & Roadmap, Inspiration Report & Symposium.Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/86268823100?pwd=Zy9iTVIvaC8xTnFCeGFzTitIRUJvUT09 Password: 732601 ➡️➡️➡️ FLUID DUE DATES are in effect. Use assignment due dates as a guideline but […]

Another #hyperlib Job Description?

Take a look at this  job listing a colleague sent me a couple of years ago. Very interesting mix of duties and requirements. You’ll see some things here that you are doing in this class! 🙂 Bolding is mine. Announcement: The University of Texas at Arlington Library invites applications from highly motivated, innovative, forward thinking professionals […]

Fluid Dates

Hey all – I have heard from some of you that there’s just so much going on in personal life as well as in the world. (here too) I would like to propose we have FLUID DUE DATES for the rest of the semester. That means work on things as you can with out the […]

From Twitter – Idaho Libraries

From last spring — This fellow from ILA is amazing:   Everybody needs to check out @lancemcgrath, President of the Idaho Library Association, testifying against HB 139. Wait for the absolute clap back he gave Rep. Ehardt, at the end. pic.twitter.com/4g64ZeREwe — Socialistlyawkward (@socialistlyakwd) March 1, 2023

Michael Casey Recording

Thanks to the students who attended our chat. The questions and discussion were most engaging. Please watch if you can. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/k3bhg74fh6kcxssafnw30/Michael-Casey-Chat_default.mp4?rlkey=4hi5e3uq491doztizqon95px4&dl=0 I just moved the file as a Video Podcast to Dropbox. Does this work for everyone?

Debriefing Assignment X

Hey all – I am thrilled with all the AXs I have graded so far. If you have not submitted your URL to Canvas please do! I would be interested in any thoughts you had about the assignment: what could be changed, added, etc. For sure I am thinking about a sample list of potential […]